Hybrid cloud rains benefits on forward-thinking retailers

Cloud-based digital technologies are transforming the retail industry to provide digitally connected, time-pressed customers with the value they expect — and…

The expanding digital divide between consumers and retailers

by Chris Petersen — Owner, IMS

Consumers want it all … but just how much can retailers deliver?

What Dollar Shave Club knows: Getting an edge on utility

by Bryan Pearson — President, LoyaltyOne

The Dollar Shave Club is one sharp example of how manufacturing supply chains are being disrupted. Yet its approach to winning market share is disarmingly…

The great Occam’s Razor paradox for retailing in 2016

by Chris Petersen — Owner, IMS

The law of parsimony is great for consumers, but a burden for retailers.

Click and collect: A hat trick retailers can't pull off?

by Chris Petersen — Owner, IMS

'Sort of works' is not acceptable for today's omnichannel consumers.

Dear Santa: All I want for Christmas is equal product pricing across genders

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

From razors and clothing to toys and adult diapers, women are likely always paying more for a product than men.

Zappos’ Santa Claus feat leaves big shoes to fill

by Bryan Pearson — President, LoyaltyOne

A recent act of kindness by Zappos has some wondering if it could spin its reputation for feel-good experiences into a marketing tool.

Insight on kicking a 2016 retail strategy off on solid ground

by Ethan Whitehill — CEO, two west inc

It's a good idea to review consumer patterns and data from the past year to make sure retail strategy plans for the new year are on track from the start.

Critical reasons why retailers need a seamless product return process

Retail product returns, which appear to be a minor part of the customer experience, are actually a crucial component of the overall relationship between the…

Shoes of prey: New time versus personalization trade-off

by Chris Petersen — Owner, IMS

A case of when personalized means more than speed of delivery.

10 tips for boosting customer service and inspiring a retail seasonal workforce

For many businesses, the holiday season is one of the busiest times of the year. But it certainly is not the time to slack off on service.

3 tips to foster a robust in-store holiday season

Sometimes it's the simplest things that can play into a rewarding customer experience and a rewarding sales season for retailers.

Keeping customers happy with loyalty kiosks

by Kisha Wilson — Marketing Manager, SlabbKiosks

We've all heard the many sayings about the importance of satisfying customers by providing optimal customer service. One key way to keep customers satisfied is…

ICX Symposium: Chick-fil-A, Fiserv, HomeDepot.com execs set to talk future of CX

The ICX Symposium in Atlanta later this month will feature a keynote address from three friends, executives at major brands, talking about the future of…

5 'don’ts' and 1 ‘do’ for making the customer experience rich and robust

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

Simple, common sense strategies in communicating with shoppers can prove rewarding for businesses and consumers.

Will the future of retail be place, purple fairy dust or prime?

by Chris Petersen — Owner, IMS

The battle for core customers is heating up on many fronts

The next era of retail disruption: Experience

by Emily Carroll — Marketing Manager, Prendi Pty Ltd

Retailers must embrace the latest disruption in retail, the experience, in order to keep up with ever-growing consumer expectations — and technologies such as…

Online personal touch can prove as elusive as finding boat sneakers in the fall

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

The personal experience can be missing at even the most tenured ecommerce retailers as a search for white sneakers reveals.

Kate Spade redefines the retail store associate role in a very thoughtful approach

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

Fashion retailers' new job titles and job requirements reflect how deeply it believes everyone at Kate Spade is a brand ambassador.

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.