Target CEO on why stores continue to close on Thanksgiving

November 15, 2023

Target CEO Brian Cornell declared Target stores would close on Thanksgiving four years ago and the operations move has remained in place ever since.

Walmart designs a more inclusive shopping experience

November 14, 2023

Walmart has been busy creating an in-store culture that embraces every shopper, specifically those managing sensory disabilities.

5 effective customer experiences for retailers in the digital age

by Mario Peshev — CEO, DevriX

Customers' changing preferences, favoring convenience and personalized interactions, provide guidelines to help retailers compete in a crowded ecosystem.

Disconnects are key barriers to boosting customer experience

November 14, 2023

Significant disconnects between physical and digital commerce and store and corporate leadership are key barriers to improving the retail customer experience.

Entertainment chain goes all cashless with self-serve kiosk

November 13, 2023

HotZone, a Brazil-based family entertainment chain, has transitioned all 12 of its stores to the Sacoa Cashless system, including the self-service KR kiosk…

Poor inventory visibility puts customer trust in jeopardy

November 10, 2023

Retailers are struggling to maintain trust with customers due to the persistent sales cancellation caused by poor inventory visibility.

Seamless checkout experiences: The key to maximizing holiday sales online

by Matt Miller — Vice President of Product, Paze, Paze

With e-commerce expected to continue growing, retailers recognize the need to drive revenue while providing a strong experience, including a seamless checkout…

Akron University teams with Aramark on food delivery robots

November 9, 2023

Students at the University of Akron can now have food delivered to them by mobile robots under a partnership between the university, Aramark and Starship…

Fisheries Supply taps Constructor to improve the digital customer experience

November 8, 2023

Fisheries Supply, a distributor of marine products that serves boatyards, fisherman, recreational boats worldwide, is boosting the digital customer experience…

The Atlantic: Retail self-checkout a failure

November 7, 2023

Amanda Mull, a staff writer at The Atlantic, has authored a piece claiming retail self checkout has largely been a failure. In an article titled…

Transforming trust: Rethinking retailer-consumer relationships

Trust is not just an intangible concept but rather carries genuine value for retailers.

C-store tech transformation: Do's, don'ts, tips, strategies

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

The convenience store sector is in a major transformation mode and challenged with meeting customer expectations, deploying smart tech while growing the bottom…

Ulta Beauty piloting smart vending machines in 10 U.S. stores

November 3, 2023

Ulta Beauty is testing smart vending machines within 10 stores across the U.S. via a partnership with SOS.

Phantom inventory haunting retailers

November 3, 2023

As a third of U.S. shoppers experience an out-of-stock experience retailers are being haunted by phantom inventory.

12 Guided Selling Examples for Ecommerce (With Results)

Enhancing customer experiences has become a top priority for businesses‼️ Customers now seek personalized interactions, proactive service, and sales…

Consumers rank ease of use tops in digital experiences

November 1, 2023

When it comes to the digital experience 81% of consumer rank ease of use as most important and 63% are most concerned about identity theft.

Why retailers need to focus on the Gen Z shopping experience

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

Eighty-eight percent of Gen Zers globally think AI can improve online shopping. The shopping demographic holds $143 billion in purchase power so delivering…

Shoe Carnival taps Amplience and boosts conversions, revenue, customer experience

October 31, 2023

Shoe Carnival, a family footwear retailer, has increased conversions and revenue, enhanced marketing campaign efficiency, improved customer experience and team…

AI-guided Selling for Ecommerce

Guided selling, powered by artificial intelligence (AI), is revolutionizing the sales landscape by providing brands with the ability to connect with customers…

Amazon debuts prescription delivery via drone

October 27, 2023

Amazon is taking prescription drug delivery to the sky as it launches an official drone delivery service in Texas.