How retailers can digitally transform the voice channel to increase answer rates

by Jim Tyrrell — Vice President of Enterprise Product Management, TNS

When retailers provide more brand information on an incoming call screen, it engenders trust in the call and engages customers to answer. This trust helps…

Chatmeter Named to Inc.’s Second Annual Power Partner Awards

Inc. Business Media announced the second annual Power Partner Awards, honoring B2B organizations across the globe that have proven track records supporting…

Caleres taps Bluecore for digital, customer-centric transformation

October 20, 2023

Footwear retailer Caleres is deploying the Bluecore shopper identification and customer movement solution across its brand portfolio in an effort to help…

The how, why, where of the metaverse in retail

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

What is the metaverse good for? A panel at the Interactive Customer Experience Summit debated this topic.

How retail associate happiness plays into customer, employee experiences

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

Savvy retailers are implementing strategies that engage employees and end burdensome tasks, boosting both service levels and associate happiness. These…

Walmart GoLocal names Rina Hurst as VP

October 17, 2023

Rina Hurst has been named vice president of Walmart GoLocal, the retailer's delivery service platform.

How to recruit, hone tech savvy store associates

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

A session on finding tech-savvy associates and empowering them to use technology drew a large audience at last week’s groceryshop show at Mandalay Bay in Las…

C-store chain RaceTrac launches first EV charging station

October 16, 2023

RaceTrac, an Atlanta-based convenience store chain with more than 570 stores throughout the Southeast, has introduced its first electric vehicle charging…

Foot Locker deploys Nedap iD Cloud to 650 European stores

October 13, 2023

Foot Locker has extended its deployment of the Nedap iD Cloud to its Eastern European stores in a quest to enhance the omni-shopping experience. The iD Cloud…

Retailers boosting AI investment

October 12, 2023

Nearly all, 92%, of U.S. retailers plan to increase AI investment in the next year, compared to 100% in India and China.

Cooler Screens sues Walgreens over digital screen project

October 11, 2023

Cooler Screens, a digital screen vendor that sells ad space on refrigerator door screens, is suing Walgreens claiming the pharmacy chain reneged on a national…

How to drive a successful customer experience strategy

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

How can you build an end-to-end customer experience that works for your organization? The closing keynote at the Bank Customer Experience Summit took a closer…

Self-order at c-store gas pump makes for dynamic shopping experience

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

Self-ordering at the gas pump offers c-stores an opportunity to enhance customer experience, grow product purchase and boost profitability. It also can meet…

Uber launches return product delivery service

October 10, 2023

Food and a ride are not the only things Uber is providing to users. The ride share company, which also runs Uber Eats, is now providing item return services.

La-Z-Boy's updated AR strategy drives immersive experience

October 6, 2023

A next-gen 3D AR initiative on La-Z-Boy's online site is finding fans as there has been a 150%-plus jump in shoppers using its 3D product exploration tool.

British fashion retailer taps NewStore for digital transformation journey

October 5, 2023

AllSaints, a fashion retailer based in East London, has deployed a mobile point of sale, from NewStore, in more than 200 stores around the world.

Loyalty programs paying off for c-stores

October 5, 2023

A convenience store loyalty program can deliver a 12% higher check, and loyalty members, across any rewards program.

Unleash Imagination: Guiding Customers to Discover Inspiring LEGO Sets on Every Retail Partner Channel

LEGO® has embarked on a journey to develop a scalable solution that will revolutionize the way you find and choose LEGO® sets, ensuring an unparalleled…

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How AR glasses will revolutionize the buying experience in physical retail environments

by Ari Grobman — CEO, Lumus

AR has the potential to transform how and why we make payments and buy certain items, simplifying processes and virtually eliminating the need to take out our…

50% of consumers frustrated with rewards, loyalty programs

October 3, 2023

Half of U.S. reward program members are feeling increased frustration at the lack of choice in how they receive their rewards and more than a third are feeling…