With Android Pay's arrival, battlefield lines have been drawn

by Michelle Evans — Head of Digital Consumer Research, Euromonitor

Google is back in the game with another mobile payments product, but how does it stack up against Apple Pay and Samsung Pay? Michelle Evans, senior consumer…

Bricks and orders: re-inventing the store

Blogger Bryan Pearson discusses how Birchbox, Amazon, Rent the Runway are re-inventing the store.

Uber, Nordstrom, Macy's take arms, and Armanis

by Bryan Pearson — President, LoyaltyOne

Living mannequins have their place, but few events translate to pure retail progress like a pair of Louboutins arriving by Uber, writes RCE blogger Bryan…

Is your promotional process a positive customer experience?

A robust promotional strategy has become an integral element of nearly every organization’s marketing mix. However, promotions without the right structure…

Will Facebook and Twitter accelerate retail m-commerce?

by Alex Hum — Chief Architect, IT Consultant

The power of social media could shape retail digital transformation, according to Alex Hum in his latest blog post.

Consistency and avoiding Whac-A-Mole

by Doug Fleener — President and Managing Partner, Dynamic Experiences Group, LLC

An important attribute of a leader is consistency. Without it, employees are left to wonder what is and isn't acceptable. This also takes focus and energy away…

3 myths keeping customers away from online shopping

Dan Leberman, vice president North American online small and medium business unit for PayPal, debunks the myths that inhibit e-commerce.

What lane are you in?

There are some retailers that focus on customer service. Blogger Cindy Pass takes a look at why these companies are worthy of recognition, and why a "confused…

Health care solutions developed with the patient in mind

by Kisha Wilson — Marketing Manager, SlabbKiosks

It can be argued that the underlying premise of patient management is to provide answers and implement solutions to the question – "How can a patient's…

Retailers enhancing customer experience with interactivity

by Casey Dubbs — Marketing Manager, Horizon Display

A look at why adding interactive digital signage could give retailers a seamless customer experience.

Taking a closer look at AmEx's land of Plenti

by Bryan Pearson — President, LoyaltyOne

Once again, one of the latest trends in U.S. retail is following that of Europe, and even the world. Like shifting hemlines and boot heights, the launch of the…

The future of customer service is now

by Shep Hyken — CAO, Shepard Presentations

The 'customer service experience' encompasses every interaction, or touchpoint, that a customer has with your company; deliver value, and the customers will…

The ultimate retail disruptors: Shoppers are the new POS

by Chris Petersen — Owner, IMS

Why do retail stores still have "cash registers"?

How retailers can win by making things easier

by Pat Bakey — General Manager Consumer Industries, SAP

The world is becoming more complicated, and technology is to blame. Here's a look at how technology can make things simpler again.

A customer service journey map can lead to instant gratification

by Shep Hyken — CAO, Shepard Presentations

Customer experience expert outlines how a customer journey map can lead to instant gratification and avoid 'instant misery' for customers.

Hitting the bull's-eye will require more than moms in minivans

by Chris Petersen — Owner, IMS

Can a retailer really target a customer segment and create loyalty in today's omnichannel retail marketplace?

How to turn angry customers into customer evangelists

by Shep Hyken — CAO, Shepard Presentations

Like most brilliant ideas, the premise is simple, but the results are excellent. It not only resolves the customer's complaint and restores confidence in the…

Retail of the future: Five insights from SXSW Interactive

by Jeannie Walters — Chief Customer Experience Investigator, 360Connext

In the case of retail tech, the biggest question wasn’t around the technology itself, but how to use it.

Making a 'lovemark': How Coke and Burberry derive devotion digitally

by Bryan Pearson — President, LoyaltyOne

If colas and coats can claim one thing in common it is this: Two of the best-known makers of each are trying to transform the historic into meteoric through…

Your employees are your brand

by Ron Zamir — President and CEO, Allen Communication

There is a direct tie to loyalty and retention between how companies treat their employees and how they treat their customers.