Michaels celebrates craft creators with online marketplace

March 20, 2024

Michaels is celebrating handmade artists and creators with an online marketplace selling handmade goods and offering classes as well as how-to workshops.

Beyond the store: Retailers providing best end-to-end customer experience in 2024

by Mark Calvillo — Senior Vice President of Product, Restaurant365

Excellence in the holistic end-to-end customer experience is what was examined when partnering with Forbes on the 2024 Customer Experience All-Star list.

Las Vegas airport piloting TSA self-service screening system

March 19, 2024

The Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, Nevada is piloting a prototype self-service screen system available to Transportation Security…

Walmart SVP talks AI, digital discovery, omnichannel

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

Ashley Hubka, SVP and General Manager of Walmart Business, shares insight on consumer trends in play and why AI will deliver high-value outcomes.

Why Food Packaging Labels Are Essential to Online Order Fulfillment

Online order fulfillment and food packaging labels increase restaurant and grocery stores’ productivity, accuracy, and customer satisfaction.

Most consumers want AI/human blend in retail interactions

March 14, 2024

A good majority, 71%, of U.S. consumers believe blended experiences of AI and human interaction will always be needed in retail and 66% don't mind AI to…

Creative and innovative ways leading retailers use AI

by Pierre Kremer — VP, Digital Engagement, EPAM Systems, Inc.

It is paramount retailers ensure the way they use AI always helps rather than hinders the shopping experience, whether that’s preventing stockouts through…

Boot Barn chief digital leader on crafting personalized experiences

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

John Hazen, chief digital officer at western wear retailer Boot Barn, shares how the company is reaching customers through multiple channels to drive a…

Webinar offers insight on optimizing retail customer experience year round

March 12, 2024

Retailers must strive for operational excellence – from hiring and onboarding store associates to delivering an exceptional customer experience. Business…

Target planning lots of new stores, brand launches

March 11, 2024

It's going to be a busy 2024 for Target as the retailer plans to deliver an "enhanced shopping experience."

'Committed to success' — the end of 'command and control,' rise of AI, and power of automation

by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group

Ray Friedrich, chief strategy officer at East Street Business Advisors, joined Daniel Brown, editor of Digital Signage Today, for an exclusive audio interview…

Ulta Beauty pilots smart vending for in-store product discovery experience

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

Ulta Beauty is testing a next-gen in-store sampling program via SOS smart vending machines that provides guests with easy and fast product discovery.

Mastering Retail: Optimize Your Customer Experience Year-Round

Operational excellence is a must-have for great customer experience 365 days a year. Our expert panel details the process from recruiting to hiring to…

Amid tightest labor market in modern history, retailers must rethink growth to scale

by Ziv Fass — Co-Founder & CEO, Package AI

Implementing AI is no longer a retailer choice, nor is it only confined to the realm of routing and delivery speed.

British department store taps Aptos to drive personalization, customer interaction

March 4, 2024

Liberty, a British department store, is renewing its partnership with Aptos, a unified commerce solution provider, to deploy the latest iterations of Aptos…

Veteran Affairs CX leader talks customer service strategy

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

John Boerstler, chief veterans experience officer at the Veterans Experience Office in the Department of Veterans Affairs, shares the strategy his office takes…

The Paper Store revolutionizes tech to enhance customer experience, streamline operations

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

When The Paper Store ripped and replaced an aging POS it not only boosted the customer experience it reaped a long list of wins.

Ikea Amsterdam extends self checkout, adds in-store pick up

February 27, 2024

Ikea Amsterdam has introduced two vending machines to provide in-store pick-up with the ability to handle 480 orders daily, according to a press release.

Facial recognition advances at airports despite privacy concerns

February 26, 2024

Facial recognition identification verification at airports continues to expand both domestically and globally, despite concerns about user privacy, according…

When it comes to loyalty consumers all about experience, service, perks

February 23, 2024

While a great product is the top reason consumers love a brand, customer service, loyalty programs and experience still have the top impact on whether a…