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The endless aisle: A labyrinth of choice or a paradise of possibility?
by Roland Gossage — CEO, GroupBy
By embracing AI-first search and product discovery technology, retailers can transform the endless aisle from a labyrinth of overwhelm to a paradise of…
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Instacart beefs up Caper Cart capabilities
October 15, 2024
Instacart has added gamification, personalized offers and advertising to its Caper Cart to give shoppers a more seamless shopping experience.
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Ramada by Wyndham seeking cultural brand ambassador for worldwide adventure
October 9, 2024
Ramada by Wyndham is looking to hire a brand ambassador to embark on a worldwide adventure and serve as its "Chief Eats Officer."
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How to stop phantom inventory from scaring away loyal customers
by Tav Tepfer — CRO, Invent Analytics
Providing great customer experiences is essential for long-term success, and retailers that ensure in-demand products are consistently and readily available…
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JetBlue debuting first airport lounges
September 24, 2024
JetBlue's first ever airport lounge is set to open at New York's JFK airport by the end of 2025 and shortly after at Boston Logan International Airport.
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Beyond efficiency: Why empathy wins in the age of AI customer service
by Alex Irvin — Co-Founder / CMO, eCosmetics
By prioritizing human expertise and leveraging technology strategically, retailers can create a customer service experience that is both efficient and…
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Target hiring 100K workers for holiday sales season
September 18, 2024
Target is planning to hire approximately 100,000 seasonal workers for roles in its stores and supply chain facilities.
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ICX Summit: The power of customer engagement
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
Neely Woodson Powell, founder and CEO of the Charleston Shoe Company, shared insight on the value customer engagement in her keynote at the ICX Summit held in…
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Bringing brand loyalty back: Adapting to a new age of customer expectations
by Todd Pollak — Chief Revenue Officer, Marqeta
With competition for consumers’ attention at an all-time high, brands that embrace the latest technology to forge deeper, personalized experiences with…
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Associated Food Stores taps Birdzi to drive personalized engagement, attain advanced customer insight
September 13, 2024
Associated Food Stores, a grocery wholesaler and cooperative, is deploying Birdzi's customer intelligence and engagement platform to provide personalized…
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Walmart deploys invisible barcodes to stem shoplifting
September 12, 2024
Walmart has implemented technology to combat shoplifting at its self-checkout stations. The retailer has introduced invisible barcodes on Great Value branded…
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ICX Summit: How sustainability plays into the customer experience
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
Shawn Nelson, founder and CEO of Lovesac, a keynote speaker at the ICX Summit, shared insight on how sustainability impacts the retail customer experience.
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What Walmart’s pricing changes mean for the enterprise
by Pascal Yammine — CEO, Zilliant
Walmart’s initiative is setting a new standard in the industry when it comes to embracing pricing technology.
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City Furniture partners with 3D Cloud to deliver a differentiated customer experience
September 5, 2024
City Furniture is teaming up with 3D Cloud to provide customers with an engaging shopping experience and one that combines the online shopping with in-store…
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San Jose Sharks CX leader talks strategy, shares insights
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
In this latest episode of the CX Innovators podcast, produced by Networld Media Group, Stacy McGranor, CX director for Sharks Sports & Entertainment, talks…
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Sam’s Club community members are co-creators in Member’s Mark brand
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
The wholesale club is engaging with its private brand fans to connect with consumers and drive improvement to products.
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Not all consumers are the same: Adopting a nuanced approach against retail fraud
by Pete Barker — director of product, Engage, Appriss Retail
The challenge for retailers is that retail fraud continues to get more sophisticated, especially when it comes to returns, making it harder to identify.
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Transforming retail with AI-first support, analytics for exceptional customer experiences
by Raghu Ravinutala — CEO and Co-Founder, Yellow.ai
In today’s retail environment, the holistic customer experience ultimately determines brand loyalty. AI-powered customer service solutions are essential for…
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Most retail workers happy in roles despite short staffing issues
August 27, 2024
A majority, 87%, of retail employees enjoy their job and working in their current role and 46% report their employer is dealing with a labor shortage and 41…
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Walmart partners with Burger King on customer deal
August 26, 2024
Walmart has teamed up with Burger King on an dining benefit for Walmart+ members.
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