Kroger ramps up data analytics to spur customer, consumer engagement

September 16, 2015

Supermarket chain aims to tap deeper data insight to drive more strategic business efforts.

UPS hiring on 90K for upcoming holiday delivery season

September 15, 2015

If there is one thing the delivery service doesn't want to happen this holiday season it's the scenario of not having enough workers to handle expected…

Consumers want convenient, flexible, and simple ways to pay

Retailers who make the purchase process slow, arduous and inconvenient aren't going to score big with consumers in the near future.

Walmart gets its own special retail experience center

September 14, 2015

The showroom and simulated store operations center is focused on helping the world's top retailer drive new ideas and strategies in omnichannel efforts and…

Costco loses court round in Tiffany ring legal battle

Wholesale retailer under scrutiny for Tiffany ring allegations and Tiffany gets green light from judge to pursue damages.

Paris Retail Week joins forces with new show

September 14, 2015

Paris Retail Week, Sept. 21-23, is bringing together in one place E-Commerce Paris, a gathering for e-merchants, and a new event focusing on store digitization…

Study: Despite enthusiasm to be consumer-focused retailers aren't making big strides

While retailers realize value of customer-centric operations, failure to succeed is still high.

Tech plays bigger role in consumer purchase, altering shopping experience

September 10, 2015

In-store sales remain vibrant and account for more than nine-tenths of all retail spend, reveals new retail transaction study findings.

Why the brick-and-mortar storefront isn’t going anywhere

In-store and online retail experiences are not mutually exclusive. In each retail environment the customers deserves the same loyalty points, custom product…

Nominations Call: Who are today’s top customer experience innovators?

Know a customer experience guru? Nominate them for our top list of innovators in the industry.

Amazon, Google facing off in a retail delivery service battle

E-commerce giants clearly see big bucks in retail delivery services, primarily food and drink, and announce new strategies on the same day.

How loyalty programs can drive retailers, customers to embrace mobile payments

by Tal Nathanel — Co-Founder and U.S. CEO, MyCheck

The point of sale is a valuable moment to boost a consumer's experience. If managed right it can also be a huge loyalty-boosting event.

Propelling change requires innovation, talent and technology

by Lori Mitchell-Keller — Senior Vice President and Global Head, SAP Retail Business Unit at SAP, SAP

It’s hard to change someone’s mind once they have it made up right? But retailers expect this every day. We expect shoppers to change brands and behaviors, and…

BP aims to spur loyalty by letting customers share savings

September 7, 2015

“Give a Reward, Get a Reward” lets consumers share savings at the pump with friends and family.

How to build a multi-sensory experience in the retail environment

by Steven Starr — President, starrdesign

It takes a lot of work for retail brands to deliver a remarkable experience. It can be done, however, by making sure the consumer environment touches each of…

Technology innovation focus of ICX Association's October Symposium

September 4, 2015

The event, “Inflection Point: The Future Tech of Customer Experience,” aligns with the association’s mission to connect business-to-consumer brands with…

Williams-Sonoma's Atlanta space boasts unique experience for shoppers

September 4, 2015

It is the retailer’s eighth location to include a home showroom and the first in the South.

U-Vend, Ingram Micro team up on self-serve retail platform

September 3, 2015

Self-serve kiosks being launched in Canada will provide consumers a new channel for buying cell phones and phone accessories.

Why technology is the linchpin of the omni-channel strategy

by izge cengiz — product manager, monitise

The impact of technology may be the greatest game-changer of all. Consumers don’t even need to leave their houses to shop or can buy things on their daily…

Young shoppers want lowest price, seniors seek retailers who treat them nice

September 2, 2015

Price matters to the youngest of shoppers, but service quality matters to the older consumer.