E-commerce lessons for 2024 customer loyalty

by Térence Delahaye — Co-founder and COO, Shipup

The key to securing long-term business success in the e-commerce domain lies in forging lasting relationships.

Creating retail omnichannel experiences for Gen Alpha

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

Gen Z was the digital native consumer. Gen Alphas are digital ninjas that are early to adopt and leverage the latest tech and that means a big pivot for…

Costco reportedly testing membership card scanners

January 25, 2024

Costco is reportedly testing a membership card scanner, according to a report at Costco Insider.

3 tips for defusing retail shopping tension

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

While the holiday shopping season is prime time for combustible interactions within the store environment, retailers can avoid the scenario year round with a…

Lifestyle brand Saucony debuts challenge-driven experience

January 24, 2024

Performance running lifestyle brand Saucony has launched the Marathumb Challenge, a branded experience to help users "outpace doom scrolling," with physical…

BBC: Self-checkout a failure

January 23, 2024

The BBC has joined the media chorus citing the poor performance of self checkout retail kiosks.

Enabling connected shopper journeys through AI

by Chris Todd — Sr. Manager of Demand Generation, CallTrackingMetrics

Supporting the connected journeys now essential for retailers requires overhauling outdated digital workflows struggling to uphold continuity standards.

Crate & Barrel launches shared registry program

January 22, 2024

Crate & Barrel has debuted a shared registry program that allows couples and individuals to create one dream registry given access to Crate & Barrel…

Revamping in-store customer engagement: Making shoppers feel ‘something spectacular’

by Geoffrey Boal — Vice-President Client Services, Match Retail

In today's retail environment, personalization is no longer a luxury; it's a necessity.

Walmart boasts largest drone delivery footprint

January 17, 2024

Walmart is expanding its drone delivery footprint and it will soon be available to 75% of the Dallas-Fort Worth area. That's about 1.8 million additional…

Navigating the shifting landscape of consumer spending habits

by Paul Maguire — Head of Retail/CPG Delivery at Endava, Endava

Retailers need to foster a customer-centric culture by investing in employee training, development, and recognition. Engaged and empowered employees are more…

MDM takes customer experience to the next level

by Retail Customer Experience

A deep dive into the symbiotic relationship between the growing demand for self-service solutions and the transformative potential of MDM in shaping a superior…

Chatmeter Unveils the Future of Reputation Management with Launch of Pulse AI: Signals

Multi-location businesses have traditionally used keyword-matching sentiment analysis and Net Promoter Score surveys to get a surface-level understanding of…

How retailers can make brick-and-mortar consumers' first choice

by Sam Vise — CEO and Co-founder, Optimum Retailing

By “surprising and delighting” customers, adding amenities, and incorporating treasure hunts into stores, retailers can deliver exceptional in-store…

Wall Street Journal arts critic joins anti-self-checkout movement

January 5, 2024

Joanne Kaufman, an arts and entertainment critic, has joined the chorus of pundits who want to see self checkouts go away at retail, according to an opinion…

American Freight debuts store format featuring improved shopping experience

January 5, 2024

American Freight has launched a new store layout promising customers an upgraded shopping experience.

AI ranks high on retail CX 2024 predictions

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

When it comes to 2024 retail customer experience leaders expect AI to play a starring role given its prominence in 2023.

Target locking up underwear ticks off shopper

January 3, 2024

A Target customer wasn't too happy to find that underwear he was thinking of buying was locked up in a glass security section.

Unwrapping loyalty: 3 powerful tactics for post-holiday success

by Sai Koppala

January offers retailers another enticing opportunity to make gains with shoppers at a time when competitors are taking their eye off the ball.

TikToker claims he was shortchanged at Zara self-checkout kiosk

January 2, 2024

A TikToker recently posted a video of himself using a self-checkout machine at a Zara Miami store and complaining that he should get a discount for having to…