Consumers want flexible, extensive return policies

August 4, 2023

A hefty majority, 93%, of U.S. and U.K. consumers want flexible, extensive return policies, according to a Loop survey on brand loyalty.

Communication, training kiosk for retail aims to spur engagement

August 4, 2023

Multimedia Plus, a New York City-based provider of communication and training solutions for the retail industry, has introduced its Incite kiosk, which…

Tanger Outlets takes digital-first strategy in loyalty program revamp

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

The company has refreshed its TangerClub loyalty program and launched a new app that puts loyalty rewards and information in the customer’s hand.

Revolutionizing the post-Covid retail customer experience

by Steve Covate — Vice President of Sales, Qtrac

More than ever, customers demand, and deserve, efficiency, flexibility, timeliness, value and priority. Retailers must meet these expectations or risk losing…

Tips for a viable seasonal hiring strategy

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

Retailers need a seasonal hiring strategy to keep the customer experience strong. HireVue's Natalie Dopp offers some strategic tips.

Fabric retailer Joann taps Flybuy for BOPIS nationwide

July 31, 2023

Fabric and sewing retailer Joann is expanding its deployment of Flybuy's location technology platform to power a buy online, pickup in store option for…

UK department store launches virtual try-on

July 27, 2023

John Lewis Fashion Rental, a U.K.-based department store chain, has partnered with tech firm Zyler and rental specialist Hurr to adopt the Zyler AI-powered…

Lowe’s teams with OneRail on same-day delivery

July 27, 2023

Lowe's is expanding its same-day delivery service nationwide for orders placed online and via its app.

Fabletics gets personal with customers in-store and online

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

Activewear brand Fabletics has deployed Salesfloor's customer engagement platform to personalize the customer experience and creating connected conversations…

Lowe’s, Petco expanding store-in-store partnership

July 25, 2023

Lowe's Companies Inc. and Petco are expanding a pilot program in which Petco products and services are located within Lowe's stores.

Walmart offers inclusive back-to-school shopping experience

July 24, 2023

Walmart is aiming to make back-to-school shopping easier for those customers managing sensory disabilities.

Retail hiring taking a dip

July 21, 2023

While job applications are up 34% from a year ago June retailers are taking a cautious approach to hiring, with job openings and hires down 14% and 27% between…

ICXA to honor Elevate winners at 7th annual summit

by Alicia Lavay — Executive Director, ICX Association

The ICX Association will honor five companies as winners of the 2023 Elevate Awards during a ceremony at its upcoming annual conference, the Interactive…

Optoro debuts Home Pick-ups service for retailers

July 20, 2023

Optoro, a returns management software provider, has debuted the Home Pick-ups returns solution to its Express Returns solution.

The value of click and collect experiences

by Bobby Marhamat — CEO, Raydiant

Part of a great in-store experience is click and collect which has gained in popularity as an easy, low-interaction way for customers to purchase items online…

Consumers want a quality product return experience

July 19, 2023

Shoppers not only want a free return but a quality experience that shows a brand cares about them as a customer.

Foot Locker taps AI, text analytics to boost customer experience

July 18, 2023

Foot Locker is deploying InMoment's Spotlight web-based intelligence applications to gain greater visibility and analysis of text-based feedback data.

The promise of bots will take more than ChatGPT

by Daniel Rodriguez — Chief Marketing Officer, Simplr

ChatGPT, while incredibly powerful, has been shown to have a number of fundamental flaws when put in customer-facing situations.

Target working to expand next-day delivery reach

July 17, 2023

Target has debuted its newest supply chain facility, the Target Last Mile Delivery extension, close to a store location in Smyrna, Georgia.

3 things to do now to prepare your business for the holiday rush

The holidays can be one of the most challenging yet fruitful times of the year for retailers as they strive to end the year on a high note. And right now, in…