Walmart expanding vet, grooming center locations

October 17, 2024

Walmart will open five more veterinary and grooming centers in the next month in its quest to become a dominant destination for pet owners.

Robots transforming how customers shop, early adopters reaping benefits

by Caitlin Allen — SVP of Market, Simbe

The integration of robots in retail is not just a passing trend—it’s the future. Shoppers, especially frequent ones, are demanding more from their retail…

Preparing Your CX Org For Busy Season: Expert Tips for Success

Busy season is here for retailers and it's crucial to ensure your CX team can handle the surge efficiently. Join our webinar to discover tips to prepare your…

Poor store experiences will drive UK lost retail sales

October 16, 2024

Poor in-store customer experiences are putting U.K. retailers at risk, to the tune of possibly $53 billion, according to a Forsta study.

How to create a customer journey map

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

Two top experts offer tips, advice, knowledge and two examples when it comes to crafting the much needed, and highly important, customer journey map.

The endless aisle: A labyrinth of choice or a paradise of possibility?

by Roland Gossage — CEO, GroupBy

By embracing AI-first search and product discovery technology, retailers can transform the endless aisle from a labyrinth of overwhelm to a paradise of…

Instacart beefs up Caper Cart capabilities

October 15, 2024

Instacart has added gamification, personalized offers and advertising to its Caper Cart to give shoppers a more seamless shopping experience.

White Fox Boutique taps Fast Simon for AI-powered shopping optimization

October 9, 2024

White Fox Boutique, an Australian fashion brand, has teamed up with Fast Simon to bring AI-powered shopping optimization to all the retailer's online stores…

Ramada by Wyndham seeking cultural brand ambassador for worldwide adventure

October 9, 2024

Ramada by Wyndham is looking to hire a brand ambassador to embark on a worldwide adventure and serve as its "Chief Eats Officer."

Augmented reality and virtual reality: Reimagining try-before-you-buy

by Ashish Kumar — Assistant Vice President of Operations, Chetu, Inc.

With AR and VR integration, consumers can have more confidence when buying online and retailers can increase shopping opportunities and cut expenses.

Shopping app use surging in popularity, revenue

October 2, 2024

Shopping apps have surged in the past five years with annual revenue of the market growing by 136% and hitting over $33 billion, according to a Statista…

CarrefourSA teams with Simbe to deploy autonomous robot Tally

October 1, 2024

CarrefourSA, a Turkish retailer operating over 1,200 stores, has teamed up with Simbe, a store intelligence solutions provider, to deploy Simbe's autonomous…

Virtual Shelves - The Future of Retail Media

The evolving retail landscape involves redefining the purpose of physical stores for more customer connections and creating seamless omni-channel experiences.

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National Retail Solutions (NRS) Launches "Marty's Minutes, C-Store Basics 101" Video Series

National Retail Solutions (NRS), a leading provider of point-of-sale (POS) systems and merchant services for independent retailers, is excited to announce the…

How to stop phantom inventory from scaring away loyal customers

by Tav Tepfer — CRO, Invent Analytics

Providing great customer experiences is essential for long-term success, and retailers that ensure in-demand products are consistently and readily available…

Motel 6 marketing VP talks brand transformation

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

In this latest episode of the CX Innovators podcast, produced by Networld Media Group, Jenna Berg, vice president of brand marketing at G6 Hospitality, the…

ICX Summit: Tapping customer feedback to drive retail wins

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

How to tap customer feedback to improve the retail brand and make meaningful changes to services and operations was a panel topic at the ICX Summit held in…

David’s Bridal hires Elina Vilk to lead pearl marketplace

September 24, 2024

Elina Vilk has been named chief business officer at David's Bridal and will lead the retailer's Pearl by David's brand.

JetBlue debuting first airport lounges

September 24, 2024

JetBlue's first ever airport lounge is set to open at New York's JFK airport by the end of 2025 and shortly after at Boston Logan International Airport.

Steve Madden taps Fast Simon for AI shopping optimization

September 19, 2024

Steve Madden, a fashion-forward footwear retailer, is partnering with Fast Simon, which provides AI-powered optimization, on an initiative to bring advanced AI…