Golden Pantry pilots unattended Juxta Nomad store

November 20, 2023

Golden Pantry, a Watkinsville, Georgia-based convenience store chain, has installed a Juxta Nomad unattended store at its Wire Park headquarters on a test…

Grocery chain replacing self checkout with store associates

November 16, 2023

Booths, a U.K. grocery chain, has decided to replace its self-checkout kiosks with human cashiers in all but two of its 28 stores, bucking a trend in the…

How retailers are reinventing physical storefronts

by Mayank Ranjan — SVP & Regional Head – Consumer, Retail & Logistics at Infosys, Infosys

The retail shopping experience has dramatically changed over the past two decades, and it’s destined to continue changing, with a merging of the in-store and…

Chatmeter Commits $30,000 in Charitable Donations to San Diego-Based Organizations

Chatmeter, a leader in brand intelligence and reputation management, today announced the company has pledged $30,000 to three San Diego-based organizations…

Target CEO on why stores continue to close on Thanksgiving

November 15, 2023

Target CEO Brian Cornell declared Target stores would close on Thanksgiving four years ago and the operations move has remained in place ever since.

Walmart designs a more inclusive shopping experience

November 14, 2023

Walmart has been busy creating an in-store culture that embraces every shopper, specifically those managing sensory disabilities.

5 effective customer experiences for retailers in the digital age

by Mario Peshev — CEO, DevriX

Customers' changing preferences, favoring convenience and personalized interactions, provide guidelines to help retailers compete in a crowded ecosystem.

Disconnects are key barriers to boosting customer experience

November 14, 2023

Significant disconnects between physical and digital commerce and store and corporate leadership are key barriers to improving the retail customer experience.

Entertainment chain goes all cashless with self-serve kiosk

November 13, 2023

HotZone, a Brazil-based family entertainment chain, has transitioned all 12 of its stores to the Sacoa Cashless system, including the self-service KR kiosk…

Poor inventory visibility puts customer trust in jeopardy

November 10, 2023

Retailers are struggling to maintain trust with customers due to the persistent sales cancellation caused by poor inventory visibility.

Seamless checkout experiences: The key to maximizing holiday sales online

by Matt Miller — Vice President of Product, Paze, Paze

With e-commerce expected to continue growing, retailers recognize the need to drive revenue while providing a strong experience, including a seamless checkout…

Akron University teams with Aramark on food delivery robots

November 9, 2023

Students at the University of Akron can now have food delivered to them by mobile robots under a partnership between the university, Aramark and Starship…

Fisheries Supply taps Constructor to improve the digital customer experience

November 8, 2023

Fisheries Supply, a distributor of marine products that serves boatyards, fisherman, recreational boats worldwide, is boosting the digital customer experience…

The Atlantic: Retail self-checkout a failure

November 7, 2023

Amanda Mull, a staff writer at The Atlantic, has authored a piece claiming retail self checkout has largely been a failure. In an article titled…

Transforming trust: Rethinking retailer-consumer relationships

Trust is not just an intangible concept but rather carries genuine value for retailers.

C-store tech transformation: Do's, don'ts, tips, strategies

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

The convenience store sector is in a major transformation mode and challenged with meeting customer expectations, deploying smart tech while growing the bottom…

Ulta Beauty piloting smart vending machines in 10 U.S. stores

November 3, 2023

Ulta Beauty is testing smart vending machines within 10 stores across the U.S. via a partnership with SOS.

Phantom inventory haunting retailers

November 3, 2023

As a third of U.S. shoppers experience an out-of-stock experience retailers are being haunted by phantom inventory.

12 Guided Selling Examples for Ecommerce (With Results)

Enhancing customer experiences has become a top priority for businesses‼️ Customers now seek personalized interactions, proactive service, and sales…

Consumers rank ease of use tops in digital experiences

November 1, 2023

When it comes to the digital experience 81% of consumer rank ease of use as most important and 63% are most concerned about identity theft.