Customers need more than frictionless experiences in retail

Retailers today need to recognize the true reason why people abandon their shopping carts. They got distracted and then they forgot.

The Dog Stop opened 12 US locations, debuted services in 2024

February 6, 2025

The Dog Stop, a dog care brand, opened 12 locations in the U.S. and introduced services including Happy Healthy Pup memberships and enhanced care options in…

H-E-B tops dunnhumby grocery retailer ranking

February 5, 2025

H-E-B has been ranked at the top U.S. grocer, according to the dunnhumby Retailer Preference Index, a study that examines the $1 trillion dollar U.S. grocery…

The role music plays in retail customer experience: Brand ambassador

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

The start of a new year is the perfect time for retailers to assess and re-evaluate customer experience strategies and where music fits into that strategy.

NICE VP talks AI's role in the sales conversion spectrum, eliminating friction points

Tom Yang, vice president, retail at NICE shares insight on the retail customer experience funnel, sales conversions and the role AI can play in eliminating…

Presented by NICE

Linnworks CMO talks social media, Amazon's impact, AI in retail

Linnworks CMO Georgia Leybourne shares insight on a range of retail topics, from TikTok and Amazon to the impact of AI, in an interview with Judy Mottl, editor…

Ricoh VP talks driving personalized experiences in retail

Carl Rysdon, vice president, retail industry, at Ricoh USA Inc. shares insight on how leveraging retail media, specifically in-store retail media, can drive…

Hy-Vee stores pull self-checkouts in favor of staffed express lanes

January 31, 2025

Hy-Vee grocery stores in Springfield, Missouri, are removing self-checkout lanes in favor of staffed express lanes with cashiers, according to a Springfield…

A Closer Look CEO shares insight on making a personal customer connection

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

In this episode of the CX Innovators podcast, Chris Gillen, CEO and co-owner of A Closer Look, shares insight with RetailCustomerExperience.com editor Judy…

WE Fashion taps Oracle to gain agility, security of omnichannel operations

January 28, 2025

WE Fashion, a Netherlands fashion retailer, is deploying Oracle Cloud to redesign business processes and boost agility and security of its omnichannel…

7-Eleven ATMs focus of skimmer investigation

January 24, 2025

Authorities in Tampa are investigating skimmers found on multiple 7-Eleven ATMs in the area. Maintenance workers discovered the devices on the machines…

National Retail Solutions (NRS) Continues Commitment to Community with Another Employee Blood Drive

National Retail Solutions (NRS), a leading provider of point-of-sale (POS) solutions for independent retailers, is proud to announce another employee blood…

Aldi produce aisle home for an unexpected store visitor

January 23, 2025

Those shopping at Aldi for produce one recent Monday morning were lucky to avoid an unexpected, and very likely, unwelcome customer experience.

Verizon customer chief talks retail customer experience: It's all about personalization

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

Brian Higgins, chief customer experience officer at Verizon, offers insight on Verizon’s CX strategy and what makes for a rewarding, compelling customer…

Retail trends 2025: The future of shopping experiences

by Adam Castleton — CEO, Startle Music

Technology will continue to revolutionize retail in 2025. From cashier-less stores to AI-driven inventory management, tech innovations will streamline…

Kohl's joins Macy's in shuttering stores this spring

January 20, 2025

Kohl's has announced it will close 27 of its 1,150-plus store location by April.

Creating harmony in retail: How to navigate the blend of digital and in-person shopping

by Crystle Uyeda — Vice President, Growth Strategy & Client Consulting, Human8

For brands aspiring to prioritize a truly human-centric approach, adopting an agile mindset that is rooted in deep understanding of consumer preferences is…

Consumers have big love for brand text interaction

January 15, 2025

Most consumers, four out of five, want to get texts from brands they love at least once a week.

Batteries Plus COO talks consumer trends, customer experience strategy

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

In this episode of the CX Innovators podcast, Batteries Plus COO Jon Sica talks with RetailCustomerExperience.com Editor Judy Mottl about the brand's expansion…

Walmart innovating big on delivery, AI shopping assistant, shelf tech

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

Walmart is advancing technology on several fronts, from drone delivery to InHome Delivery expansion, development of a GenAI customer assistance tool and…