Retail hours for Christmas Eve aim to provide late shoppers a reprieve

December 21, 2015

The retail segment is hoping more than a few procrastinators will be out and about Christmas Eve and expanding hours to accommodate the last-minute consumer…

Retailers embracing Free Shipping Friday

December 18, 2015

Whether free shipping offers a competitive edge for retailers is a bit murky as the incentive is now pretty much an expected consumer benefit.

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…

Year in Review: 5 popular articles of 2015

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

As a new year beckons Retail Customer Experience, takes a look back over this year’s most read stories and offers up a chance to catch up on insight and trends…

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.

Amazon expands booze service but challenges ahead in meeting consumer needs

December 11, 2015

Online leading retailer offers daily delivery service timeframe when most local liquor suppliers aren't yet open.

Chicago retailers hopping on Amazon Prime Now service

December 10, 2015

More local stores in Chicago are signing up for Amazon’s Prime Now one-hour delivery program.

Consumer rage on rise as customer service, satisfaction continues to plunge

December 4, 2015

Customer service quality is at an all-time low and customer satisfaction in dealing with a product or service issue is just as low, reveals a new consumer rage…

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.

U.K, U.S. consumers not thrilled with online holiday shopping experience

December 3, 2015

British and American consumers may be spending big this holiday season, but they’re not very satisfied with the retail customer experience taking place…

Amazon delivers restaurant service to Baltimore

December 3, 2015

Amazon is launching a one-hour restaurant delivery service for Prime Now members using the mobile app and it's free for a limited time.

Customer service in the online marketplace: How retailers can cater to shoppers

Good customer service can be the greatest sales asset a retailer can have, encouraging loyalty and word-of-mouth recommendations. But bad customer service…

Live webinar: How millennials disrupt shopping and the new world of connected shopping

Retail Customer Experience is hosting a free one-hour webinar focusing on the shifting marketing, merchandising and brand strategies in the quest to attract…

Lululemon takes a community, concierge approach to lure in shoppers

November 23, 2015

Lululemon Athletica is aiming to lure in shoppers, and keep them browsing longer in its retail space and taking a few new approaches to making that happen.

Dunkin' Donuts testing on-the-go ordering, delivery service

November 20, 2015

Dunkin' Donuts is testing mobile ordering in Portland, Maine, and delivery service in Dallas.

Video: Why, how data drives Dickey's BBQ

Dickey's BBQ CEO Roland Dickey Jr., discusses his three-prong approach to the guest experience and the chain's use of technology.

Amazon Prime delivering food from LA restaurants

November 13, 2015

LA-based restaurants either have a new partner or new competitor now that Amazon.com has expanded Prime Now, the company's one-hour delivery service, to…

Amazon expands retail sales landscape for Echo device

November 12, 2015

Amazon pushes Alexa and Echo onto brick-and-mortar retail shelves.