Seamless checkout experiences: The key to maximizing holiday sales online

by Matt Miller — Vice President of Product, Paze, Paze

With e-commerce expected to continue growing, retailers recognize the need to drive revenue while providing a strong experience, including a seamless checkout…

Akron University teams with Aramark on food delivery robots

November 9, 2023

Students at the University of Akron can now have food delivered to them by mobile robots under a partnership between the university, Aramark and Starship…

Fisheries Supply taps Constructor to improve the digital customer experience

November 8, 2023

Fisheries Supply, a distributor of marine products that serves boatyards, fisherman, recreational boats worldwide, is boosting the digital customer experience…

South Carolina vehicle services kiosks heading to supermarkets

November 7, 2023

South Carolina motorists will be able to renew vehicle registrations and perform other functions at self-serve kiosks inside grocery stores, according to a…

C-store tech transformation: Do's, don'ts, tips, strategies

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

The convenience store sector is in a major transformation mode and challenged with meeting customer expectations, deploying smart tech while growing the bottom…

Consumers rank ease of use tops in digital experiences

November 1, 2023

When it comes to the digital experience 81% of consumer rank ease of use as most important and 63% are most concerned about identity theft.

Shoe Carnival taps Amplience and boosts conversions, revenue, customer experience

October 31, 2023

Shoe Carnival, a family footwear retailer, has increased conversions and revenue, enhanced marketing campaign efficiency, improved customer experience and team…

Amazon debuts prescription delivery via drone

October 27, 2023

Amazon is taking prescription drug delivery to the sky as it launches an official drone delivery service in Texas.

Examining ChatGPT benefits, risks when it comes to customer service

by Blair Strachan — Business Development Manager, Kura

The ability to personalize customer responses, to allow more productivity elsewhere in the workforce and to respond 24/7 are all benefits of using ChatGPT in…

How in-store retail media can help boost customer engagement

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Data from in-store retail media enable brands and retailers to better engage with customers and create more personalized promotions.

How retailers can digitally transform the voice channel to increase answer rates

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

When retailers provide more brand information on an incoming call screen, it engenders trust in the call and engages customers to answer. This trust helps…

Chatmeter Named to Inc.’s Second Annual Power Partner Awards

Inc. Business Media announced the second annual Power Partner Awards, honoring B2B organizations across the globe that have proven track records supporting…

Most US consumers see value in chatbots

October 19, 2023

A good number of U.S. consumers, 74%, are interested in getting more accurate product data thanks to generative AI as 50% view product detail gathering as a…

How retail associate happiness plays into customer, employee experiences

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

Savvy retailers are implementing strategies that engage employees and end burdensome tasks, boosting both service levels and associate happiness. These…

Walmart GoLocal names Rina Hurst as VP

October 17, 2023

Rina Hurst has been named vice president of Walmart GoLocal, the retailer's delivery service platform.

How to recruit, hone tech savvy store associates

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

A session on finding tech-savvy associates and empowering them to use technology drew a large audience at last week’s groceryshop show at Mandalay Bay in Las…

Creating an engaging customer experience with an authentic brand voice

by Fara Haron — Regional CEO, Majorel

Although a seemingly straightforward task, selecting a voice to represent your company takes time and thought. With more options arriving every day…

C-store chain RaceTrac launches first EV charging station

October 16, 2023

RaceTrac, an Atlanta-based convenience store chain with more than 570 stores throughout the Southeast, has introduced its first electric vehicle charging…

The continuing challenges of office coffee service

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

In this episode of the CX Innovators podcast, Charlie Ray of Ray Coffee Service explains that what’s popular with customers today may not be tomorrow, and how…

Cooler Screens sues Walgreens over digital screen project

October 11, 2023

Cooler Screens, a digital screen vendor that sells ad space on refrigerator door screens, is suing Walgreens claiming the pharmacy chain reneged on a national…