bp to debut Maghgin, Grabango self-checkout solutions

March 21, 2022

Global fuel retailer bp has unveiled a series of initiatives for innovating the future of fuel and convenience stations in the U.S., including self-checkout…

5 ways retailers can cut costs without sacrificing customer experience

by Brian Lannan — Vice President, Retail Experience, Avtex

NRF's Top 100 Retailers List is dominated by large, low-cost retailers. Amazon allows consumers to price shop any product, anytime, from anywhere. Walmart has…

Walmart debuts clothing model feature for app, online customer

March 15, 2022

Walmart is rolling out a "Choose My Model" feature to app and online users that lets customers attain a sense of how a clothing purchase will look on them.

IRS launches experience office to boost customer service

March 11, 2022

Retailers aren't the only public-facing entity striving to provide the best customer experience.

How to win back customers with exceptional customer service

by Liz Tsai — Founder and CEO, HiOperator

Discover how a subscription-based sports publisher utilizes workflow automation to exceed customer service expectations resulting in “win-backs” of customers…

The Benefits of Adopting 16:9 Widescreen for POS System

Clientron's newest widescreen POS system, the PT2700, features a 16:9 display supporting Full HD resolution (1920 x 1080) for an enhanced user experience.

Amazon, H&M, Ikea halt Russia business channels

March 9, 2022

Amazon, H&M and Ikea are the latest retailers to halt, suspend or change up business operations in Russia in light of Russia's war on Ukraine.

Airlines debuts bag drop shortcut

March 8, 2022

United Airlines Inc. has introduced a bag drop shortcut to allow customers to skip the line, check their bag in a minute or less and get to their flight…

Target boosts starting wage range

March 7, 2022

Five years after increasing its starting wage to $15, Target is now expanding the wage range to $15 to $24 for hourly team members working across the retail…

Amazon debuts medical care program via Alexa

March 7, 2022

In a move to deepen its footprint within the health care industry Amazon has launched a Alexa-based physician service.

Vitamin Shoppe COO offers insight on driving innovation ahead of ICXA summit keynote

Andrew Laudato, EVP and COO for The Vitamin Shoppe, will give the opening keynote at the upcoming Interactive Customer Experience Summit, hosted by the ICX…

Vivino and Tuft & Needle share 3 winning strategies to level up customer service in retail

Great service can increase customer loyalty, net promoter score (NPS), customer satisfaction (CSAT), and profitability. But what steps can brands take to…

T-Mobile True Name lets customers display chosen name on debit card

March 3, 2022

T-Mobile has introduced True Name by Mastercard for T-Mobile Money which enables customers to display their chosen name on their debit cards. The company built…

Walmart GoLocal, Cognetry team on delivery strategy

March 3, 2022

Walmart GoLocal and Cognetry Labs are joining forces to provide mid-sized and independent grocers with last mile delivery logistics.

How employee ambassadorship creates customer advocacy

by Michael Lowenstein — Senior Director, Employee Experience, InMoment

Employee and store associate engagement is as important as customer engagement. Learn why.

‘AI Clerk’ engages with customers in unattended 7-Eleven kiosk

March 2, 2022

Customers may now engage in live conversations with an artificial intelligence clerk in Korea's first unmanned 7-Eleven convenience store inside the Lotte…

Why data matters in boosting customer service agent operations

Taking a best practices approach to call center operations can prove invaluable to both customers, bottom line operations and call service agents empowerment.

5 technologies that will define brick and mortar in 2022

by Bobby Marhamat — CEO, Raydiant

Five technologies are primed to enhance brick and mortar experiences in 2022. Can you guess what they are?

Home Depot COO steps into CEO role

March 1, 2022

Ted Decker, who was Home Depot's COO as of yesterday, takes on the role of CEO as of today.

Bath & Body Works chief leaving in May

February 28, 2022

Bath & Body Works CEO Andrew Meslow will step down from his role in May due to health reasons.