2016 in review: Top retail customer experience stories

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

The year 2016 was one of technology, big changes and big steps by retailers aiming to boost and hone the customer experience. Here's a look back at the big…

Retailers striving to beat Amazon must perfect the customer experience

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

To avoid losing more market share to Amazon, competing e-commerce and brick-and-mortar retailers must perfect the customer experience from the moment a…

Is your CX language up to par? If not, it may be hurting the customer experience

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

There are many aspects to customer experience and a big one not often mentioned is language. As one consultancy's report reveals, poor language is translating…

Jewelry etailer reaping big rewards with price negotiation tool

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

Consumers love a bargain and, as one online jewelry retailer is learning, consumers love to negotiate on price.

Digital gift cards proving popular with shoppers this holiday season

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

A First Data study reveals e-gift card usage is on the climb, driven by those ages 18 to 34. The biggest card buyers are those ages 35 to 54. The main reason…

Despite stress and strife, presidential election not hurting retail

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

By all accounts, this year’s presidential election will go down in history for many reasons, most notably for being one of the most unsettling. The good news…

Ashley Furniture taps VR, AR to deliver an innovative customer experience

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

The national brand is rolling out a consumer augmented reality app and an in-store virtual reality experience come 2017.

Branded mobile pay bodes big promise for retailers

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

Check out a webinar presentation featuring an IBM expert that offers up terrific insight and knowledge regarding the branded mobile payment solution now…

Live webinar: How merchant-branded payment boosts brand, loyalty and customer satisfaction

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

Mobile pay is an increasing want for consumers and now there’s a new opportunity for retailers wanting to provide more than just mobile device payment…

Colleagues pay homage to editor James Bickers

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

James Bickers, founding editor of Digital Signage Today and Retail Customer Experience, is remembered as creative, passionate, enthusiastic, talented, but…

Umpqua Bank reimagines the customer experience

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

At last week's Bank Customer Experience Summit in Chicago, Brian Read explained how his bank integrates itself into the surrounding community.

Free Webinar: How retailers can discover the key to seamless cross-channel

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

Boosting customer loyalty and brand advocacy takes strategy, resources and commitment as the quest to get a single view of the customer across multiple…

Tips, insight on how to boost customer interaction

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

Chris Poelma, president and general manager of NCR Small Business, offers up insight and tips on improving customer interaction in the retail environment.

[Webinar] How to create the seamless cross-channel connection

by Retail Customer Experience

Today's shoppers browse online while checking out shelves and racks in brick-and-mortar retailers, so building loyalty and brand advocacy is challenging.

[Free webinar] How Express.com boosted site search conversions by over 18%

by Retail Customer Experience

Express.com offers up insight on how it boosted its site search conversion rate.

How Express.com improved search conversions by 18%

Apparel retailer Express.com provides insight on how helping shoppers find relevant products faster and easier led to a rewarding customer experience and…

United Airlines, Freebirds World Burrito share insight on location-based marketing

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

There is a well-worn philosophy when it comes to the real estate industry: Location is everything. The same is true for the retail segment when it comes to…

Beyond the smartphone: Restaurants and retailers challenged to reach consumers everywhere

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

At the recent CONNECT Mobile Innovation Summit, executives discussed how providing the best omnichannel experience should be a top priority.

Tips for turning a browsing shopper into a buying shopper

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

Mobile technology strategy, whether it's launching an app or initiating a coupon program, is a bit trickier for some retailers due to regulatory oversight. Yet…

Dunkin' Donuts, Pita Pit share tips for driving mobile app adoption, use

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

Digital gurus at Dunkin' Donuts and Pita Pit offer up real-life insight on mobile app strategy.