Is the physical store dead in retail? Absolutely not. However, it is safe to say that the future of brick and mortar retailing will look very different as the physical store undergoes an incredible metamorphosis. The ongoing consumarization of digital services and experiences is poised to take over the in-store experience for retailers. According to Retail Systems […]
Posts Tagged ‘omni-channel’
NRF: 5 Things Every Retail CIO Needs to Know
We know it’s a new year when the NRF Big Show kicks off in January. Each year we migrate to New York City to see the best and brightest of retail for the next year. This year is no exception – and like the holiday shopping season just passed, we go looking for the new […]
Retail Trends 2014: #7 – The API Economy
Cloud, social, mobile. If these three technologies are in orbit around each other, then APIs are the forces of gravity making it possible. APIs (application programming interfaces) are the glue technology making cloud, social, and mobile possible, and are gaining traction as the fast-track channel for retailing. APIs, specifically web APIs, are simple, lightweight software […]
Retail Trends 2014: #6 – Mobility Convergence
Mobility Convergence Mobile continues to transform retailing as digital technology not only alters the way in which the Connected Consumer shops but who controls the relationship. From social interactions and marketing to commerce and in-store experiences, mobile technology will be the bridge that connects digital and physical shopping experiences for retailers as they strive to […]
Retail Trends 2014: #5 – A “Fulfilling” Experience (Faster Fulfillment)
I promise not to talk about drones (well, maybe just a little.) In 1860, with 120 riders, 184 stations, 400 horses and several hundred personnel, the Pony Express reduced the time for messages to travel across the United States to 10 days. It was a successful innovation, but still not fast enough, and after 18 […]
Retail Trends 2014: #1 – Social Commerce & Marketing Take Center Stage
What better way to start off our retail technology blog than by doing a run down of our predictions for the top 10 retail technology trends for 2014! Be sure to bookmark our blog as we unveil and discuss each of these prevalent trends heading into next year to help your organization prepare for the […]
Perficient Launches Retail Blog in Time for Peak Shopping Season!
What better time to launch Perficient’s Retail Technology blog than during the biggest shopping season of the year! We look forward to sharing information on the latest trends in retail technology, strategy and shopper behaviors that are critical to success in the industry. Our diverse team of technology professionals, strategists, writers and thought leaders possess […]
5 Spooktacular Fintech Trends for October
Trying to stay ahead of the curve when it comes to IT issues is a challenging task. Emerging technology forces in the financial services industry are already impacting business. The convergence of these forces does present challenges; however, it also provides a window of opportunity for financial institutions to elevate business performance and gain a […]
Perficient Unveils Payments Toolkit as Money2020 Primer
Perficient is pleased to announce the arrival of our much anticipated “Emerging Payments Toolkit” just in time for Money2020 this week. Get the payments tools, knowledge and strategies you need to engage customers with a leading mobile banking experience or make omni-channel retailing a reality for today’s digital consumer. Register online to download this one-stop […]
Featured “Future of Payments” Panelist – Jim Marous
Perficient is pleased to have bank marketing thought leader and blogger, Jim Marous (@JimMarous), as a panelist in our upcoming “Future of Payments” Hangout. Jim is the author of Bank Marketing Strategy, a Readers’ and Editors’ Choice blog as voted on by Financial Brand readers. Jim is an industry leading direct marketing strategist and business developer at New […]
PYMNTS.com: Perficient Prepares FIs for Omnichannel Shift
This piece originally featured on PYMNTS.com as part of their Briefing Room podcast series featuring Mike Panzarella, director of financial services at Perficient. “Perficient Prepares FIs for Omnichannel Shift” Story by Pete Risso, Financial Writer Omnichannel is fast becoming one of the hottest buzzwords in the payments industry, and for good reason: Recent data suggests […]
Systems of Engagement are Key Enablers for Omnibanking
Omni-channel is probably one of the hottest buzzwords in the retail industry and we’re starting to see it spill over into other industries like financial services. Omni-channel opens up the doors for organizations to attract and satisfy customers by engaging with them on a whole new level as they become more tech savvy and engage […]