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ICX Summit: CX leaders offer up retail customer experience predictions
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
Top retail and brand leaders will share executive predictions when it comes to improving the customer experience at the upcoming ICX Summit happening Sept.
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Inflation frustration drives consumer discount, coupon use
August 8, 2024
Frustrated with high inflation and high interest rates, 3 in 5 U.S. consumers are looking to use promotional, discount or coupon codes when shopping online.
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Using AI to draw Gen Y, Gen Z talent into the retail workforce
by Yaron Benjamin — CEO, Aionic Digital
Embracing AI is not just about keeping up with technology; it's about realizing its potential to bring fresh ideas and energy that drive the company forward.
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Human moments can play big role in loyalty behavior
August 7, 2024
Human moments of interaction in the retail experience can have a significant impact on consumer loyalty behavior and brands that pull back loyalty earnings and…
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Etsy prepping Etsy Insider membership program
August 7, 2024
Etsy is gearing up to launch its first-ever membership program.
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Retailers mostly in the dark when it comes to visitors
August 6, 2024
Retailers only know 15% to 27% of their visitors, on average, which means 85% of potential customers are flying under the radar.
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3 tips for hiring high-quality retail associates
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
Retail store associates and leaders are brand ambassadors today and that doesn’t make hiring easy. Sibyl McCarley, SVP of people success at HireVue, shares…
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Utah grocery chain deploying Instacart AI smart carts
August 6, 2024
Davis Food & Drug will be replacing most of its traditional shopping carts with Instacart's AI-powered smart carts at its three locations in Utah.
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Balancing supply and demand to optimize thrift store inventory management
by Kyle Payton — General Manager, ThriftCart
To manage a successful thrift store, owners must optimize the customer experience with a multifaceted approach that integrates optimized inventory management…
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Family Dollar partners with First Insight on merchandise strategy refinement
August 5, 2024
Family Dollar is partnering with First Insight, a voice of the customer retail solution, to refine the retailer's merchandise assortment strategy by leveraging…
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Stinker Stores taps NCR Voyix to elevate customer experience
August 5, 2024
Stinker Stores has deployed NCR Voyix's Commerce Platform via Edge infrastructure, featuring a virtualized point of sale system, and the technology has boosted…
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The 10 essential strengths of front-line retail employees
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
Any retailer can harness the power of engagement. It all boils down to how employees relate to customers.
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Providing value beyond products
by Shawn Nelson — CEO and Founder, LOVESAC
To achieve lasting success, retailers must go beyond offering products to provide true value and purpose. Whether it's a dedication to sustainability…
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New York Macy’s mall home to Wetzel’s Pretzels location
August 2, 2024
The Macy's Queen Center Mall, in New York, will soon be the home of a Wetzel's Pretzels location.
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Making The Right Investment: Wired Vs. Wireless Barcode Scanners
Discover the pros vs. cons of 1D/2D wired and wireless barcode scanners to elevate your operations with expert guidance from Star Micronics.
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Weis Markets taps SymphonyAI for customer engagement, growth
August 1, 2024
Weis Markets, a Mid-Atlantic food retailer, is deploying SymphonyAI's Cinde AI to develop insights that uncover opportunities and for customer engagement.
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Spirit Airlines revamps business seating
August 1, 2024
Spirit Airlines is gearing up to offer new business class seating that includes a blocked middle seat as well as a free carry-on, checked bag and priority…
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Walmart opening 5 automated distro centers
August 1, 2024
Walmart announced today that it plans to open five automated fresh food distribution centers in the U.S.
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The CX paradigm shift: How AI is powering customer-first experiences
by Yochai Konig — VP of Machine Learning, Ada
AI tools should provide accurate results and responses that are aligned with the brand’s policies and practices. Brands need to ensure AI tools offer relevant…
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by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
In this latest episode of the CX Innovators podcast, produced by Networld Media Group, Briony Oayda, managing director of Bondi Active and Between the Flags…
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