Zebra debuts automation tech to boost customer experience

January 20, 2020

Zebra Technologies Corp. has introduced SmartSight, an intelligent automation system that improves front-of-store operations and boosts the shopper experience.

How Dunn Edwards enhances the customer experience

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Dunn Edwards Paints takes a multi-pronged approach to reducing customer friction and becoming a hub of convenience, service and experience.

Microsoft CEO: Tech intensity will rule retail

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Retailers that have been able to use their data successfully are creating new opportunities for not only customers, but for brands and suppliers, Microsoft CEO…

How retailers can get a jump start for busy retail seasons in 2020

Rethink Productivity Founder and CEO Simon Hedaux explains why its time to start planning for 2020 and the busy retail seasons ahead.

Dispensary operator installs smart vending machines

December 24, 2019

Earthly Mist of Tulsa Oklahoma has purchased and installed American Green smart vending machines for use in its Oklahoma dispensaries, according to a press…

Café X debuts robotic coffee bar at airport

December 19, 2019

Cafe X has opened at San Jose International Airport with the latest version of its robotic coffee bar, according to a press release.

Amazon expands delivery options with bike brigade

December 17, 2019

In the esclating battle to provide consumers with even faster delivery options, Amazon is teaming up with UPS and DHL to put bike delivery into play in New…

Why strategic customer experience initiatives win out over price reduction every time

Ron Lutz, CCO at Miller Zell, shares insight on why it's crucial to drive understanding of your brand and that value is relative and means something different…

How retailers can give consumers the personal care they expect

Carey Stoker, senior vice president, customer care services, Radial, believes customer care is the differentiator between a good and a great experience, and…

Holiday season check up: Are you effectively using store cards to foster customers for life?

Citi Retail Services' Leslie McNamara explains why building lifelong customers starts with early engagement, personalized communication and a seamless…

Discover, PayPal partner on rewards

December 4, 2019

Discover Financial Services announced a collaboration to let cardmembers use their Cashback Bonus or rewards miles to pay for purchases at millions of online…

What retailers really need in a voice assistant platform

Efrat Blaier, co-founder and CTO of Mmuze, explains why retailers should be looking at the platforms with specialized functionality for their unique fields…

Metromatics installs MetroSpec LCD digital bus stop displays in Australia

November 28, 2019

Metromatics has installed its lastest digital bus stop displays for the South Australian Department of Planning under brand name MetroSpec in Adelaide.

Amazon expands free 1-day delivery on items

November 27, 2019

Amazon Prime members will get free one-day delivery on more than 10 million items this holiday season. The news comes on the heels of Amazon eliminating…

Walmart adds Siri ordering for grocery pickup, delivery

November 26, 2019

Walmart's Jet.com ending food delivery in NYC

November 26, 2019

Walmart's e-commerce unit Jet.com is closing its New York City fresh grocery delivery business after launching the service about a year ago, resulting in the…

When will retail fight back?

Tien Tzuo, Zuora cofounder and CEO, believes that while the retail industry has seen the biggest disruption of all [aka Amazon], it hasn't done much to…

Kount debuts service to catch criminal and 'friendly' cyber fraud

November 22, 2019

Kount, a Boise, Idaho-based cybersecurity firm, is launching what it calls the industry's first comprehensive service that protects digital companies against…

How retailers can fine tune the click-and-collect experience for shoppers

While much has been written about brick-and-mortar retailers’ continuing fight for market share with online competitors, data on continually evolving consumer…

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How retailers can improve customer service

RJ Horsley, president, SpotOn Transact, offers insight on why customer service can't be limited to simply having well-trained, friendly staff anymore. Rather…