Many retail associates concerned about personal safety

December 12, 2023

Many retail associates and managers view safety incidents on the rise in their stores and that nearly two out of three workers are at least somewhat concerned…

Home Depot's tech fellow shares computer vision strategy

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

Hari Ramamurthy, technology fellow at The Home Depot, explains how the home improvement retailer is tapping computer vision to prep the retailer’s stores.

Armani Group expands ON partnership

December 8, 2023

Armani Group, a fashion and luxury goods company, is expanding its partnership with ON, a AI chat platform powering generative AI experiences, to include its…

British consumers like phone most when it comes to customer support

December 5, 2023

When it comes to customer support in the U.K., consumers like the traditional phone call compared to email and 69% will dial first before trying another…

Free webinar offers tips, guidance for optimizing retail CX

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

Beth Schultz, VP of research and principal analyst at Metrigy, will share advice and strategy for improving the retail customer experience in a free one-hour…

Best Buy joins DoorDash commerce platform

December 1, 2023

Electronics retailer Best Buy is now on the DoorDash commerce platform.

How can banks improve customer communication?

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Are banks communicating effectively? How are they reaching underserved populations? Mack Turner, president and owner of Mack Turner Consulting and Insights…

Simplifying the retail shopping experience: A pathway to enhanced customer loyalty

How do you cater to the diverse customer preferences and needs without diluting your brand consistency? Take a look at how major companies are simplifying the…

Reducing friction in customer experience: 6 strategies to boost online retail conversions

Embracing innovation in the customer experience has become a critical determinant of success in today's competitive retail market. Here we share six key…

Ripple effect of 'Girl Math': Analyzing impact on consumer behavior, retail returns

by Gaurav Saran — CEO, ReverseLogix

Retailers are jumping on the girl math bandwagon in their marketing strategies, but they can also use it to shape their approach and messaging around product…

Brick, Click, & Beyond: Dissecting Retail’s Hurdles and Designing the Ultimate CX Blueprint

Winning in today’s rapidly evolving retail landscape requires an urgent understanding of critical challenges in both brick-and-mortar and online sectors and…

Buc-ee’s travel centers home to EV charging stations

November 27, 2023

Mercedes-Benz HPC North America, which is launching EV charging stations across North America, has signed an agreement to build charging hubs at most Buc-ee's…

Real-time data top weapon in battling retail supply chain hurdles

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

In today’s retail climate, consumers have come to expect immediacy and availability, and when a retailer fails to deliver, customers are quick to turn to the…

Grocery chain replacing self checkout with store associates

November 16, 2023

Booths, a U.K. grocery chain, has decided to replace its self-checkout kiosks with human cashiers in all but two of its 28 stores, bucking a trend in the…

Chatmeter Commits $30,000 in Charitable Donations to San Diego-Based Organizations

Chatmeter, a leader in brand intelligence and reputation management, today announced the company has pledged $30,000 to three San Diego-based organizations…

Target CEO on why stores continue to close on Thanksgiving

November 15, 2023

Target CEO Brian Cornell declared Target stores would close on Thanksgiving four years ago and the operations move has remained in place ever since.

Walmart designs a more inclusive shopping experience

November 14, 2023

Walmart has been busy creating an in-store culture that embraces every shopper, specifically those managing sensory disabilities.

5 effective customer experiences for retailers in the digital age

by Mario Peshev — CEO, DevriX

Customers' changing preferences, favoring convenience and personalized interactions, provide guidelines to help retailers compete in a crowded ecosystem.

Entertainment chain goes all cashless with self-serve kiosk

November 13, 2023

HotZone, a Brazil-based family entertainment chain, has transitioned all 12 of its stores to the Sacoa Cashless system, including the self-service KR kiosk…

Poor inventory visibility puts customer trust in jeopardy

November 10, 2023

Retailers are struggling to maintain trust with customers due to the persistent sales cancellation caused by poor inventory visibility.