5 ways to optimize online experiences to reach a new generation of shoppers

As consumers face continued economic uncertainty, punishing inflation, and other disruptive factors, many are changing their buying behaviors again.

Right to Repair

The Right to Repair means you're actually in the driver's seat when it comes to selecting & partnering with an independent service provider or even choosing to…

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Digital Transformation Technologies To Implement For 2023

When you’re responsible for ensuring your organization’s day-to-day operations run smoothly, securely, and reliably, it can be difficult to find time to look…

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Luxury fashion brand teams up on unique showcase experience

May 3, 2023

Luxury fashion brand Valentino is tapping GameOn Technology's chat platform for an innovative showcase and customer experience.

Kroger taps Extreme Networks for store of the future

May 3, 2023

Kroger is teaming up with Extreme Networks Inc. to drive engaging in-store experiences as well as streamline store operations.

Poshmark debuts live shopping approach

May 2, 2023

Fashion resale marketplace Poshmark has debuted Posh Shows, a live shopping product that lets users livestream on Poshmark to sell items.

Ikea investing $5.58M in EV charging for delivery vehicles

April 28, 2023

Ikea, the Sweden base furniture retailer, will invest £4.5 million ($5.58 million) in a nationwide EV charging infrastructure to provide charging points for…

Retailers will test ‘bring your own bag’ and returnable bag schemes

April 28, 2023

Shoppers will be encouraged to bring their own bags at certain retailers or to receive returnable bags under a pair of pilot tests at more than 150 stores…

Airline customer service reflects turbulent consumer experience

April 27, 2023

Not too many consumers are happy with the customer experience when it comes to airlines and travel with 76% expressing negativity regarding flight disruptions…

Organized crime poses increasing retail threat

April 26, 2023

Organized retail crime is a growing issue for the U.S. retail industry, and it's getting bigger and more complex, according to the National Retail Federation.

ICXA announces 2023 Elevate Awards

by Alicia Lavay — Executive Director, ICX Association

Alicia Lavay is Executive Director at the ICX Association. Image provided. "Sometimes when I consider what tremendous consequences come from little…

3 things retailers should know about search and browse

by Sanjay Mehta — Head of Industry, eCommerce, Lucidworks

To deliver relevant search results, retailers need to understand search queries and return the precise results that match what shoppers are looking for.

Chatmeter Updates Its AI-Powered Sentiment Analysis Tool, Pulse, to Deliver Faster and More Customized Access

The new features will allow multi-location brands to analyze data about the customer experience (CX) in more strategic and customized ways.

It's time to take chatbots out of the box

by Nilay Oza — CEO, Klevu

Nilay Oza, CEO of Klevu, reveals how conversational AI can help brands free their chatbots to initiate more human-like interactions and build more positive…

David’s Bridal laying off thousands of workers

April 19, 2023

David's Bridal, a wellknown bridal dress and accessory retailer, is laying off thousands of workers but will fulfill orders without disruption or delay…

Best Buy slashing workforce, will focus on e-commerce strategy

April 18, 2023

Electronics retailer Best Buy is reportedly slashing hundreds of store workers and focusing heavier on its e-commerce strategy.

Amazon enacts return fee for UPS users

April 17, 2023

Amazon customers who decide to return an item via a UPS store now will pay a $1 fee.

Return charges spurring brand abandonment

April 13, 2023

Over one-third, 34%, of U.S. consumers have switched off a brand they had been loyal to in order to avoid paid returns.

Consumer satisfaction and the end of free returns

by Jorge Lopera — Vice President, Head of Global Strategy, FarEye

For retailers, the last mile has become an important extension of their brand. For logistics providers, fulfilling last-mile deliveries has become a…

CX measurement ‘crucial’ for determining value

April 12, 2023

The ability to measure the return on investment when it comes to customer experience initiatives is "crucial" for demonstrating the value of investment to…