Chatbot gets failing grade in CX survey

February 7, 2023

Many companies are failing to deliver a positive chatbot customer experience and more than half of customers view a positive or negative chatbot experience as…

Shopping wait time impacting retailer revenue

February 1, 2023

The cost of a shopper waiting in line at a physical store is having a negative impact on company revenues, according to 92% of retailers polled in a research…

How smartphones can shape the retail buying experience

Adopting a mobile-first approach to personalize the retail experience can build a community of customers who are better informed, more engaged and – most…

Lululemon teams with Nedap Retail to boost omni-guest experience

January 31, 2023

Athletic apparel retailer lululemon is partnering with Nedap Retail, an RFID solution provider, to boost the omin-guest experience across its 600-plus stores…

Walmart teams with Salesforce on pickup, delivery solutions

January 30, 2023

Walmart Commerce Technologies is teaming up with Salesforce to provide retail customers with more convenient and frictionless pickup and delivery experiences.

Evaluating a Grocery Store Loyalty Partner

The rising cost of groceries is creating unprecedented turbulence for retailers. A loyalty program can help offer stability, but it takes the right partner.

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3 ways to build brand loyalty through e-commerce

by Randy Mercer — VP, Global Products, 1WorldSync

Knowing they can expect a satisfying experience, return customers make purchases 90% more than new customers. Here's how to boost the community of return…

Walmart boosting hourly pay

January 25, 2023

Walmart is increasing its U.S. hourly wage, from $12 an hour to $14.

Batteries Plus embarks on a digital transformation

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

The omnichannel retailer is reinventing its online platform to boost e-commerce operations while ensuring a personalized customer experience both on its…

Making accessibility a first-class citizen in mobile retail apps

by Frank Moyer — CTO, Kobiton

Without accessibility, retail apps do a poor job of attracting and retaining customers.

Auto parts e-retailer taps Algolia for better search functionality

January 13, 2023

Mister Auto, a global e-commerce auto parts seller, is deploying Algolia's API-first platform for search and discovery to boost the customer experience.

Orlando Terminal C debuts interactive experience

January 13, 2023

In partnership with Gentilhomme, the primary contractor, along with RealMotion and Smart Monkeys Inc., Orlando airport's Terminal C has unveiled a 360-degree…

Putting the human at the center of digital experience

by Shridhar Iyengar Raman — Global Sales Head Digital Experience, Infosys

Retailers need to make digital experiences more human-centric by bringing people from the edges of the interaction right into its center.

Delta launches Wi-Fi as free service

January 9, 2023

Delta Air Lines is upping the customer flight experience by deploying free Wi-Fi to most of its fleet by early February. "It's going to be free, it's going…

DoorDash debuts package pickup service

January 6, 2023

DoorDash is launching a pick-up service after piloting the service in the spring of 2022.

UK retailer taps Emplifi for virtual live customer care

January 4, 2023

Currys plc, an electrical retailer in the U.K., is deploying the Emplifi Live Advisor to provide customers live customer care on demand.

Abercrombie & Fitch expands pickup locations

January 4, 2023

Apparel retailer Abercrombie & Fitch has expanded pickup locations for U.S. e-commerce shoppers as part of an effort to broaden its fulfillment…

3 ways retailers can appeal to millennials this holiday season

by Marc Mezzacca — President, CouponFollow

It's time retailers gained a better understanding of the shopping habits of millennials.

Chatbots proving frustrating to consumers

December 14, 2022

A hefty majority, 80%, of consumers report higher frustration levels when it comes to using customer service chatbots, while 72% stated using a chatbot for…

H&M slashing workforce to cut costs

December 6, 2022

Fashion retailer H&M plans to eliminate 1,500 job, across its global workforce in an effort to trim costs and boost efficiency.