Rethinking customer retention: From churn prevention to value creation

by Luke Smith — Principal Consultant, Optima Partners

Retention can no longer be treated as a narrow, model-driven function focused on preventing churn. Instead, it should be reframed as a strategic capability…

The importance of ambient light for large-format displays

by Digital Signage Today

Ambient light and wall geometry, rather than budget, should determine the technology chosen for installations above 100 inches.

Where retail technology investments impact margins the most

by Sathananthan S — PM, Ciklum

The retailers that pull ahead in the next few years will be the ones disciplined enough to spend where the P&L actually moves, to fix the data and platform…

How Estée Lauder turned a training problem into a 62% engagement rate

by Janina Moza — Chief Marketing Officer, Flipsnack

A prestige beauty brand rebuilt how field teams accessed seasonal training. What they didn’t expect was that the same format would become one of their most…

Fast brands, slow systems: Why retail's biggest players are running out of time

by Glebs Vrevsky — Co-founder and Executive Board Member, scandiweb

The biggest cost of legacy systems is not the technology itself – it's how people are used within the organization.

Using AI to modernize CX in retail

by Erol Ayvaz — CEO, Serve First

Retailers that embrace AI-powered customer experience management today are putting themselves on the front foot to be best-placed to thrive tomorrow.

How fragmented retail data is quietly driving lost sales

by Grant Smith — General Manager, Fintech - SBT Division

As retailers look for ways to improve margins without compromising customer experience, operational data collaboration is becoming a critical competitive…

In the hesitation economy, brand loyalty is no longer guaranteed

by Jaysen Gillespie — VP of Global Product Commercialization, RTB House

The U.S. economy has shown some resilience but consumer confidence has not kept pace. Shoppers are still spending, but they are spending differently: more…

The hidden price of retail tech failures

by Shash Anand — SVP of Product Strategy, SOTI

Ultimately, the cost of unreliable technology in retail is not defined by isolated failures, but by the cumulative effect of small, recurring disruptions that…

Driving grocery customer loyalty with logistics automation

by Adam Gurga — Director of Sales, Cimcorp North America

Retailers that invest in modern fulfillment solutions are building the foundations for stronger supply chain networks and stronger relationships with customers.

Outdoor display failures start at the spec sheet

by Digital Signage Today

The gap between a screen that lasts and one that washes out, overheats or breaches a brightness limit comes down to getting the specification and the approvals…

In retail, automation isn’t the problem. Untested customer journeys are.

by Mark Rohan — Co-founder and COO, Klearcom

In retail, trust is built during the full customer journey, not during just the AI interaction. That’s why monitoring needs to become as central to contact…

The invisible engine: Why the best AI is the one your customers never see

by Benjamin Spiegel — Chief Digital Officer, POLYWOOD

As the dust settles on the initial Generative AI gold rush, a truth is emerging: the most successful brands aren’t the ones forcing AI onto their customers…

Why AI is failing retail customer service (and how to fix it)

by David Karandish — Founder & CEO, Capacity

Done right, agentic AI and automation can fundamentally change how retail CX operates. However, most retailers struggle to implement AI effectively.

At the Watercooler with Yevgeni Tsirulnik, SVP, grocery, general merchandising and innovation for Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions

by Retail Customer Experience

Yevgeni Tsirulnik, SVP, grocery, general merchandising and innovation for Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, discusses his career path, industry trends and…

Presented by Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, Inc.

How AI is helping fix retail’s $1.7T inventory problem

by Nicola Bond — Co-Founder and CEO, Merchmix

When retailers get inventory right, the impact goes beyond reducing waste. They free up margin to invest in better experiences, build resilience into their…

Attention is the new currency: Why traditional museums are losing audiences and how immersive experiences can save them

by Anton Tertyshnyk — Creative Director, Lumotion Studio

Today, cultural spaces are forced to compete not merely with one another, but with the endless, rapid-fire stream of short-form digital content.

Customer loyalty that goes beyond the transaction

by Andrew Stern — CEO, Quilt Software

Customer loyalty is more elusive than ever. Competing on cost, experiences, product assortment and more, retailers want to create relationships that last. Too…

Retailers under pressure: Why risk management may matter more than revenue

by Julie Roseland — Head of Commercial Liability & Property Claims, ERGO NEXT Insurance

Small retailers often see a large spike in revenue around major holidays but the same surge in traffic that drives sales can also create more opportunities for…

The now and next steps retailers should take in the agentic commerce era

by Nicole Jass — Senior Vice President, Enterprise Strategy, Signifyd

The projected promise and perils of agentic commerce seem to change almost daily, and that can be disconcerting. A thoughtful approach now will put merchants…