From beacons to mobile payments to the Internet of Things, there’s no shortage of new technologies in the retail market today. But making technology investments is a huge expense for retailers—one that goes far beyond simply buying new equipment or software.
March is National Nutrition Month, an annual celebration of healthy eating created by the American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Their slogan for 2016 is “Savor the Flavor,” emphasizing that nutritious foods can taste great, too.
The “typical” household grocery shopper is changing. Ten years ago, she was a woman, likely a mother, who visited the store once or twice a week and believed brand names meant better quality.
A few years ago, gluten-free foods were often difficult to find. But with the increasing recognition of celiac disease and the popularity of “paleo” and other low-carb diets, gluten-free has become a major, mainstream category—valued at over $8 billion, according to market research firm Mintel. This has led to a major shift in the marketplace, […]
SAS Retail Services has gone through several evolutions throughout its 30 year history. With each advancement, the company has aimed to improve its services, technologies and opportunities not only for retailers, but also for its associates. One of the best examples of this can be seen in the company’s recent launch of a dedicated in-store […]
By Kristen Baird, Senior Director of Insights & Analytics, Interactions One of our biggest strengths at Interactions is the access we have to robust information, thanks to the strong partnerships we have with our retailer and brand clients, as well as the resources and global perspective of our parent company Daymon Worldwide. But to turn […]
The Internet of Things (IoT) refers to everyday objects that are connected to the Internet and can send and receive data. These objects can become “smart” by learning about our preferences and usage. Think of a coffee maker that turns itself on when your alarm goes off every morning and adds coffee to your shopping […]
Timeless lessons: The power of the brand story and experience A significant part of the retail industry today is technology. Just as we see the recommendations and reviews throughout this publication this month, we know that quite often around every corner there is another new technology and method to reach shoppers. However, while technology is […]
Welcome to another information-packed issue of Retail News Insider. This month, our team is covering everything from retail technology trends to guidelines for healthy eating. That’s quite the range, but our goal is to highlight the many issues retailers and brands, and their partners and associates need to be aware of. On the technology front […]
