Why automated customer service is bad for customer loyalty

by Victor Cho — CEO, Emovid

Retailers have spent years investing in automation — streamlining service, personalizing outreach, and accelerating the path to purchase. Those efforts have…

The human touch: How kiosks are transforming retail, restaurants

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Self-service kiosks have evolved from a novelty to an essential tool in retail and restaurants, streamlining operations and improving customer experience by…

Vitamin Shoppe taps Mike Forbes as EVP, chief strategy officer

September 19, 2025

The Vitamin Shoppe has appointed Mike Forbes as executive vice president and chief strategy officer.

As e-commerce fraud rises, merchants need to win consumer trust to win their wallets

by Iryna Bondar — Senior Fraud Group Manager, Veriff

Unfortunately, there are many ways fraudsters take advantage of online platforms and customers. As a first step in building up defenses, retailers should be…

The overlooked advantage in digital signage: Sound that sells

by Kurt Oleson — COO, Custom Channels

Digital signage will always be about what customers see — but the future belongs to those who think about what they hear, too. Music transforms screens from…

Stitch Fix embraces AI, deploys stylist service

September 17, 2025

Stitch Fix, a subscription fashion company, is embracing AI and deploying a new stylist feature.

Chicago man sues Home Depot over facial recognition at self-checkout

September 16, 2025

A Chicago man has filed a class-action lawsuit against Home Depot, alleging the company is illegally using facial recognition technology at its self-checkout…

Morrisons taps Instacart for AI-powered shopping carts

September 15, 2025

Morrisons, a U.K. grocer, is partnering with Instacart to deliver Caper Carts to its grocery aisles, marking Instacart's first retail collaboration to deploy…

Sheetz store rebuild features kiosks, self-checkout

September 15, 2025

Sheetz has begun a rebuild of its store and gas station at Huyetts Crossroads, near Hagerstown, MD and expects the location to re-open in early 2026.

Customer experience is the antidote to uncertain grocery market

by Alasdair James — Chief Commercial and Marketing Officer, Swiftly

The grocery sector has never faced so much uncertainty, but focusing on delivering a powerful customer experience can help maintain long-term, sustainable…

Human touch remains supreme with consumers needing help

September 12, 2025

A hefty majority, 88%, of consumers are satisfied with interactions handled by human customer service agent compared to 60% who feel the same about AI-driven…

Wawa first-ever travel center finds a home in North Carolina

September 12, 2025

Wawa's first-ever travel center has opened for business in Hope Mills, North Carolina.

Hello Sugar taps PolyAI to automate customer experience

September 11, 2025

Hello Sugar, a beauty franchise, is partnering with PolyAI, which provides enterprise conversational AI, to automate all front end service calls.

Bassett Furniture deploys photo delivery strategy

September 11, 2025

Bassett Furniture has enhanced its delivery experience by deploying DispatchTrack's delivery management platform.

How The UPS Store delivers best-in-class retail customer experiences

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

Sean O’Neal, vice president of retail operations at The UPS Store, outlines customer experience strategy, how automation is playing into CX and reveals how…

Lowe’s, NFL players team on marketing campaign

September 10, 2025

Lowe's and NFL players Saquon Barkley, Justin Jefferson, Christian McCaffrey, C.J. Stroud and Dak Prescott are teaming up in a marketing campaign called "Earn…

Future-Ready Airport Kiosks: 3 Trends Transforming the Passenger Journey

As passenger expectations evolve and regulatory requirements shift, kiosk technology must keep pace - offering smarter, more flexible, and inclusive solutions…

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Staples stores making room for optical locations

September 8, 2025

Consumers shopping for office supplies at select Staples locations in Pennsylvania will also have the option of getting an eye exam and grab eyewear.

Agility in Action: How Specialty Retailers Are Fast-Tracking Tech to Stay Ahead

Discover how specialty retailers can overcome outdated systems and rising customer demands. This blog explores how cloud platforms, unified data, and…

Elevating Customer Service with Technology: What Hospitality and Food Service Businesses Need to Know

Learn how hospitality and food service businesses can enhance customer service with advanced technology. This blog explores how retail-hardened POS systems…