Why retail leaders should plan a store visit before the holiday season

by Tony Gregg — Chief Executive, Anthony Gregg Partnership

A store visit can provide a boost to staff morale and uncover what works well on the retail store floor.

Retailers put delivery speed aside to hit specific day delivery

November 30, 2022

Delivery speed is no longer top of mind with retailers as brands are focused on making sure packages arrive on specific dates requested by consumers.

US mulls more regulations to help disabled use self-service kiosks

November 29, 2022

As self-service expands at a fast pace at retail, many machines do not sufficiently accommodate disabled persons, according to a report in The Wall Street…

Clientron Introduces the latest POS System Ares550 with Elkhart Lake CPU

The Ares550 is powered by an Intel® Celeron® J6412 Quad-Core Elkhart Lake processor with dual SO-DIMM slots, up to 32GB of RAM, and dual trays of M.2 SSDs for…

Rite Aid teams with Grubhub on nationwide delivery

November 28, 2022

Rite Aid customers will soon have the option to have orders delivered via Grubhub as the two brands are partnering on nationwide delivery.

What retail hiring managers should ask when hiring for the holidays

by Barry Rosen — CEO, Interaction Associates

One of the most critical elements of retail customer experience is the direct interaction customers have with retail associates. That makes hiring a critical…

If conversational commerce isn't a priority retailers may be saying goodbye to customers

by Savinay Berry — EVP Product and Engineering, SHIFT Communications

Conversational commerce matters as customers expect to reach retailers when and how they want.

Implementing Self-Service Kiosks: What’s on the Horizon

The role of in-person dining interactions is changing drastically. Kiosks are likely to play a major role in those changes.

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Optimizing personalized customer service to build loyalty beyond the holiday season

For retailers the holidays are the epitome of a love/hate relationship — the lines are long and customers can get impatient, but consumer spending is also at…

The retail CX playbook for surviving (and thriving) during the holidays

A guide for brands to implement automated contact center solutions to support seasonal agent workforces.

DSW taps Cobblers Direct on nationwide shoe repair services

November 14, 2022

DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse is teaming up with Cobblers Direct, the online spinoff of The Shoe Hospitals, to offer high quality shoe repair services in all…

Auto parts dealer taps Algolia platform to boost online experience

November 9, 2022

Mister Auto, an international auto parts e-commerce company, is deploying the Algolia API-First Platform, offering AI synonyms, search and A/B testing, to…

How to enable more human interactions with customers

by Sarah Assous

Enabling human interactions with customers is about facilitating discovery experiences that feel human and empathetic, speaks your language, removes…

The Ultimate Choice of Self-service POS System for High-speed Rail Companies

In the post-COVID-19 era, high-speed rail companies install self-service POS systems to avoid human contact and prevent the spread of the virus. PST650 is the…

The psychology of trust and voice calling: Why retailers are taking notice

by Jim Tyrrell — Vice President of Enterprise Product Management, TNS

Retailers are recognizing the need to work with other stakeholders to carve a path forward to restore consumer trust in voice calling and ultimately their…

How Millennials and Gen Z Are Changing the Future of Customer Service

Customer loyalty is changing: Brands need to keep up with and exceed customer expectations more than ever, especially for younger generations. The main…

Kroger, Albertsons merger will have customer repercussions, claim experts

October 31, 2022

Higher prices, the loss of private brand product options and more food deserts will impact customers if the proposed $24.6 billion dollar merger of Kroger and…

Redefining customer experience in retail

by Michael Scharff

Achieving consistently good CX requires a clear understanding of how consumers are influenced and how they prefer to engage with brands and retailers.

Optimizing retail customer experience and remaining competitive

by Brad Hawkins — SVP Products & Solutions, ServicePower

The retail industry thrives on positive customer interactions and feedback, so when reviewing how organizations can remain competitive it's vital to develop…

PwC leader: Why retailers must balance digital-driven experiences with human-led interaction

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

The PwC 2022 Customer Loyalty survey reveals just one poor interaction can prompt a customer to shop elsewhere.