Top 5 trends impacting the 2022 holiday season

by Matthew Furneaux — Director of Location Intelligence, Loqate

The top five consumer trends impacting sales this holiday shopping season.

Chatbots proving frustrating to consumers

December 14, 2022

A hefty majority, 80%, of consumers report higher frustration levels when it comes to using customer service chatbots, while 72% stated using a chatbot for…

The Digital Transformation Checklist All Businesses Need

Although it’s hard to predict what customer trends will pop up in the years ahead, one preference that will only continue to grow: an increasing expectation…

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Principles of transformative experience design (Part 2)

by Lisa Powers — Associate UX Director at Capgemini Americas, Capgemini

In this second part of a two-part series, Lisa Powers, associate UX director at Capgemini, discusses the second set of principles of transformative experience…

Furniture retailer taps AR tech to drive customer interactions

December 9, 2022

Fatboy, a furniture retailer, is tapping CGTrader technology for a unique AR Lens for promoting products and branding as well as driving online customer…

Target revamps store format with community, sustainability in mind

December 8, 2022

Target is debuting larger-format stores that provide more space for same-day fulfillment services, a more open layout and localized elements.

A new age of retail: How retailers can define themselves by defining success

by Troy Townsend — CEO, Zitcha

A new age of retail media is about to dawn, and retailers who missed the wave in the cookie age have a chance to seize success and status for themselves. But…

Holiday shopping 2022: What retailers can expect from consumers grappling with inflation

The retail sector faces significant challenges and these factors will no doubt impact how consumers shop this holiday season, creating more uncertainty about…

10 principles of transformative experience design (Part 1)

by Lisa Powers — Associate UX Director at Capgemini Americas, Capgemini

In the first segment of a two-part series Lisa Powers, associate UX director at Capgemini Americas, discusses the first five, of 10, experience design…

LA mall vending machine offers free pet treats

December 5, 2022

Pet owners visiting the Westfield Century City Mall in Los Angeles between now and Dec. 24 can grab dog or cat treats for free by answering a few questions at…

Chat apps gaining favor with consumers

December 2, 2022

Chat apps are fast becoming crucial communication channels for consumers given an 80% spike in WhatsApp usage and a 62% increase in rich communication services…

Make the season merry with mobile CX

by Jonathan Aniano — SVP Product, CRM Applications, Zendesk

For successful holiday sales, one expert recommends trying the CX trifecta: Messaging, AI and self-service.

Pittsburgh airport testing autonomous delivery robots

December 2, 2022

Travelers at Pittsburgh International Airport can have smartphone orders delivered to them by autonomous robots, according to a triblive.com report.

Why retail leaders should plan a store visit before the holiday season

by Tony Gregg — Chief Executive, Anthony Gregg Partnership

A store visit can provide a boost to staff morale and uncover what works well on the retail store floor.

US mulls more regulations to help disabled use self-service kiosks

November 29, 2022

As self-service expands at a fast pace at retail, many machines do not sufficiently accommodate disabled persons, according to a report in The Wall Street…

3 tech tips to improve customer experience

by Kosta Popov — CEO, Cappasity

To stay ahead of e-commerce competition, retailers must provide a convenient and engaging shopping experience.

What retail hiring managers should ask when hiring for the holidays

by Barry Rosen — CEO, Interaction Associates

One of the most critical elements of retail customer experience is the direct interaction customers have with retail associates. That makes hiring a critical…

If conversational commerce isn't a priority retailers may be saying goodbye to customers

by Savinay Berry — EVP Product and Engineering, SHIFT Communications

Conversational commerce matters as customers expect to reach retailers when and how they want.

Implementing Self-Service Kiosks: What’s on the Horizon

The role of in-person dining interactions is changing drastically. Kiosks are likely to play a major role in those changes.

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Optimizing personalized customer service to build loyalty beyond the holiday season

For retailers the holidays are the epitome of a love/hate relationship — the lines are long and customers can get impatient, but consumer spending is also at…