Southwest updates seating policy to assigned seats

July 25, 2024

Southwest Airlines is changing its passenger seating policy to assigned seats after 50 years of providing an open seating approach in a quest to grab more…

Star Micronics Unveils the Next mC-Print3: Connectivity and Sustainability Redefined

The mC-Print31Ci and mC-Print31CBi thermal receipt printers, featuring CloudPRNT Next and Ultra-C technology, set new benchmarks in speed, efficiency, and…

Footwear retailer WSS taps Aptos for mobile POS

July 22, 2024

WSS, a footwear and apparel company owned by Foot Locker, is deploying the Aptos One POS, a mobile-first point of sale application.

Delivery playing key factor in customer experience

July 18, 2024

Product and service delivery can impact consumer behavior, from converting purchase behavior to customer loyalty, according to a nShift report, "Beyond the box…

How smart retailers are creating frictionless shopping experiences

by Sajid Mohamedy — EVP, Growth & Delivery, Nisum

When brands are initially transparent with customers, they build trust-based relationships. Loyalty programs are an ideal bridge to communicate data principles…

Sam's Club product chief: Members are at the heart of every decision

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

Sam’s Club interim Chief Product Officer Todd Garner shares how the wholesaler is transforming the customer journey and why members are front and center with…

Happy store associates key to unlocking outstanding customer experience

by Robby Dewling — Director, Product Management, Manhattan Associates

A fundamental (and often overlooked) element of delivering top customer experience lies squarely with store associates. The more engaged store associates are…

JCPenney CIO talks $1B customer experience strategy, building strong tech foundation

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

JCPenney CIO Sharmeelee Bala shares insight on how the retailer's $1 billion reinvestment is all about enhancing the retail customer experience and how it's…

Shoezone offers free next day delivery

June 26, 2024

Shoezone, an omnichannel U.K.-based footwear retailer, is offering free next-day delivery with no minimum purchase for all online orders.

5 secrets from top QSRs to increase Gen Z retention

You’ve heard it a million times: Gen Z is different. How can you improve engagement and retention among Gen Z employees? We took key learnings from studying…

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Fleet Feet leader shares customer experience strategy insight

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

In this latest episode of the CX Innovators podcast, produced by Networld Media Group, Alex Tallman, director of retail experience and education at Fleet Feet…

Unlocking exceptional customer experience in retail

by Samir Gosavi — Chief Business Officer, LTIMindtree

Research reveals consumers are willing to pay a premium for products from companies that demonstrate a deep understanding of and care for their customers.

How robots are helping fashion seller Boozt drive fast order fulfillment

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

Customers want orders fast and at Boozt, a Nordic online fashion retailer, a robot fleet is helping the e-commerce provider exceed that customer expectation.

TJ Maxx, Marshalls security employees wearing body cameras

June 13, 2024

Security workers at TJ Maxx and Marshalls stores are wearing body cameras to stem shoplifting and to boost store safety.

Are retailers listening to consumers and preparing for the imminent hyper-experiential retail renaissance?

by Rhonda Hiatt — global CEO at Clear, part of M&C Saatchi

Genuine human connection and personal interactions are going to drive retail growth, innovation, and brand loyalty this year and beyond. Brands need a plan to…

Fun.com leader shares customer experience, engagement strategies

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

In this latest episode of the CX Innovator podcast, Dianna Lyngholm, director of creative services and e-commerce at Fun.com, talks with…

Walmart refunds overcharged self-checkout customers

June 7, 2024

Walmart is refunding customers impacted by inaccurate self-checkout transactions, according to a report by The U.S. Sun that cited a Bloomberg report.

GivexEngageAI Offers New Engagement Strategies

Restaurants need to offer unique selling propositions and exceptional customer service. Loyalty programs, personalized marketing, and consistent customer…

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Customer satisfaction and loyalty: The key to theme park success

Ultimately, every aspect of the theme park experience should be designed to maximize customer satisfaction. From creating engaging attractions to extending the…

South Korean fashion brand taps Channel Talk for fast rewarding customer service

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

La Room, a women’s apparel retailer, is using an AI-powered customer service platform for faster customer service. It’s not only saving time and money but also…