Happy store associates key to unlocking outstanding customer experience

by Robby Dewling — Director, Product Management, Manhattan Associates

A fundamental (and often overlooked) element of delivering top customer experience lies squarely with store associates. The more engaged store associates are…

The role of robotics POS in enhancing customer engagement, connecting digital with the physical

by Ionut Vlad — Founder and CEO, Tokinomo

By focusing on innovation and personalizing the shopping experience, retailers are poised to not only align with but surpass consumer expectations, thereby…

Why SMS is a powerful marketing channel when personalized

by Nate Frick — Enterprise Strategy Director, Marigold

Personalization means making a bigger effort than simply including a customer’s first name in a text message. It’s about understanding and caring about the…

Enhancing customer experience through faster checkouts

Given technological advancements in RFID and computer vision, retail store lines are preventable.

Unlocking exceptional customer experience in retail

by Samir Gosavi — Chief Business Officer, LTIMindtree

Research reveals consumers are willing to pay a premium for products from companies that demonstrate a deep understanding of and care for their customers.

Are retailers listening to consumers and preparing for the imminent hyper-experiential retail renaissance?

by Rhonda Hiatt — global CEO at Clear, part of M&C Saatchi

Genuine human connection and personal interactions are going to drive retail growth, innovation, and brand loyalty this year and beyond. Brands need a plan to…

Customer satisfaction and loyalty: The key to theme park success

Ultimately, every aspect of the theme park experience should be designed to maximize customer satisfaction. From creating engaging attractions to extending the…

Don’t silo your customer experience: 3 tips for utilizing digital engagement tools

by Shekar Raman — CEO and Co-Founder, Birdzi

As the retail industry races to implement the latest digital engagement tools, it’s easy to lose sight of the entire customer experience.

Thriving in the new e-commerce landscape: 4 trends shaping customer experience

by Chris Timmer — Chief Executive Officer, Linnworks

Retailers are collaboratively working with sellers to strategically target specific buyers across websites and channels. This involves a coordinated effort to…

The untapped power of checkout: 5 things retailers didn’t know checkout can do

by Peter Karpas — CEO, Bold Commerce

Just because checkout is the last step of the shopping journey doesn’t mean it should be stripped of all its potential to drive revenue and profitability.

3 recommendations for reducing the clearance section with AI

by Donna McGuckin — VP of Customer Advisory, Digital Wave Technology

Retailers need to invest in AI to reduce the size of the clearance section by incorporating AI into every step of the product lifecycle, from product discovery…

AI-powered digital avatars: The next frontier for retail CX

Melding generative AI with digital avatar technologies stands to infuse global e-commerce with the face-to-face interactions shoppers are missing.

Roadmap for retailers navigating privacy in the era of consumer data protection

by Tom Gleeson — CEO, Kepler Analytics

Reasons why retailers must reevaluate data collection and utilization strategies.

AI overload: The good, the bad, and the ugly impact on customer experience

by Tomer Azenkot — CEO, Vee24

With 92% of businesses leveraging AI-driven personalization for growth, and 62% of leaders noting enhanced customer retention, the power lies in AI's ability…

How personalization and digitalization can drive customer loyalty

by Edward Drax — CEO, Yocuda

Amidst the current cost of living crisis, U.K. shoppers have tightened their purse strings, presenting a formidable challenge for retailers to remain…

Unlocking retail's unsung heroes: The indispensable role of store managers as strategists

To combat the threat of manager attrition, forward-thinking retailers are more focused on store managers than ever.

Beyond the store: Retailers providing best end-to-end customer experience in 2024

by Mark Calvillo — Senior Vice President of Product, Restaurant365

Excellence in the holistic end-to-end customer experience is what was examined when partnering with Forbes on the 2024 Customer Experience All-Star list.

Creative and innovative ways leading retailers use AI

by Pierre Kremer — VP, Digital Engagement, EPAM Systems, Inc.

It is paramount retailers ensure the way they use AI always helps rather than hinders the shopping experience, whether that’s preventing stockouts through…

Amid tightest labor market in modern history, retailers must rethink growth to scale

by Ziv Fass — Co-Founder & CEO, Package AI

Implementing AI is no longer a retailer choice, nor is it only confined to the realm of routing and delivery speed.

How AI can help better manage retail returns

How can retailers improve their returns management processes while delivering the hassle-free returns experience customers expect? With the help of AI…