UK grocer digital leader talks multi-brand, multi-channel CX approach

Sainsbury's is the second largest chain of supermarkets in the U.K., with 2,400 stores and an online presence. It pledges to customers it will continue to…

How embracing digital channels helped The Dufresne Group grow during the pandemic

by David Drain

The Dufresne Group, which operates furniture stores across Canada, has turned to chatbots, telesales, SMS, and appointment technology to connect with customers…

Free webinar: What does the future of CX hold?

by David Drain

A March 23 webinar offers unique perspectives about integrated digital and in-person interactions, plus a discussion on emerging digital CX trends.

How facial recognition kiosks are redefining tourist photography

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Digital photography allows visitors at tourist attractions to view their photos on digital monitors. Facial recognition kiosks allow them to choose and print…

Why a veteran airport concessionaire sees a big future for automated retail

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Self-service retailing is expanding from office and travel products to numerous other product types, including CBD products that require age verification…

How self-service is enhancing the personal touch

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Retailers are learning that self-service technology does more than improve efficiency; it can help support a humanized environment and give consumers the…

Self-service enters new era; employees take on new importance

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Consumers want self-service, but they also want to speak to an employee when necessary, according to the keynote presentation during the recent Self-Service…

Using chat to engage and serve the retail customer

by Pat Shea — Editor, NetworldMedia

Hannes Van Rensburg, chief commercial officer for Clickatell's, offers insight on chat commerce and its potential impact on payments.

A look beyond micro markets in unattended retail

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Panelists from a range of industry backgrounds brainstorm the future of unattended retail in light of the pandemic, technology and greater consumer demand for…

Ensuring customer satisfaction through AI

by Pat Shea — Editor, NetworldMedia

Artificial intelligence is getting lots of interest since the coronavirus pandemic hit. President and CEO of Rekor, Robert Berman, shares insight on a…

Does biometric technology threaten consumer privacy?

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

As biometiric technology has grown, consumer privacy laws make it critical for self-service devices to comply with these requirements. A panel during the…

Talking With: Diebold Nixdorf retail VP Arvin Jawa

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

Retail Customer Experience reached out to Arvin Jawa, vice president of global retail strategy and regional VP, Americas Retail, at Diebold Nixdorf, to get his…

How product data can boost customer relationship, after-sale CX strategy

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

In a free one-hour webinar Blustream CEO Ken Rapp maps out an invaluable customer experience strategy tied to the all-important product purchase data.

Free webinar: Using product data to build strong customer relationships

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

A webinar on Dec. 2, 2020, at RetailCustomerExperience.com and sponsored by Blustream Corporation will detail how retailers can leverage product-owner…

Visa shares how retailers can stop fraud from hurting the business

by Pat Shea — Editor, NetworldMedia

With holidays right around the corner, retailers are trying to capture customer spend earlier than Black Friday. Mike Lemberger, senior vice president and…

Visa aims to curtail fraud for merchants, consumers

by Pat Shea — Editor, NetworldMedia

Fraud is a challenge retailers and consumers regularly battle. Mike Lemberger, senior vice president and regional risk officer for Visa, North America…

Goodwill powers COVID-19 employee engagement with digital signage

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

COVID-19 has made it very difficult for businesses to return to some form of normalcy, especially on the employee front. Goodwill Southern Rivers in Columbus…

Live webinar: Dealing with COVID-19 and the digital transformation of retail brands

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

A one-hour live webinar, sponsored by Netsurion, will offer insight on the need for a secure, reliable and scalable networking platform as retailers deploy new…

NetSuite apparel leader talks COVID-19 impact, the need for a multi-channel retail approach

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

Craig Harris, segment leader and industry principal for apparel, footwear and accessories at the cloud-based business management solutions provider, offers up…

Traditional vs. frictionless payments: Will customers trade security for convenience?

by Pat Shea — Editor, Networld Media

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, many consumers, especially those who never shopped online before, turned to online payments out of necessity for…