Chatbots gaining popularity with consumers, especially millennials

July 19, 2017

One quarter of U.S. consumers are using a chatbot on a daily basis, and that figure spikes to 40 percent among the millennial generation.

To compete with Amazon, retailers must focus on mobile experience

The beverage alcohol industry in particular might fall victim to Amazon's takeover of Whole Foods.

Why you need to put yourself in your customers’ shoes…or pants…or jackets

Denise DeSisto, VP, marketing automation and product innovation at Customer Portfolios, says every retailer's goal must be to keep customers at the center of a…

JCPenney launching new toy shops in stores and online

July 17, 2017

New toy shops are coming to JCPenney shoppers whether they're browsing brick-and-mortar locations or jumping online to shop.

How to clean your dirty data and why quantity isn't a substitute for quality

Gil Larsen, VP, Americas at Blis, explains why in the geolocation business, accuracy is paramount. As he shares, it's all too easy to fuel an otherwise perfect…

Amazon both friend and foe to retailers

July 14, 2017

While Amazon has long been described as the traditional retail killer, competing retailers view the ecommerce giant as both a foe and a friend — the latter…

Neiman Marcus, HMSHost, b8ta talk designing the retail digital store

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

Digital chiefs from legacy and new brands share insight, advice, tips and strategy when it comes to designing the store with digital in mind.

Study: Consumers love to touch, love music, but long wait lines not so much

July 13, 2017

When it comes to brick-and-mortar shopping, a majority of U.S. consumers, 72 percent, love being able to touch, feel and try products, and the statistic jumps…

Webinar: How to tap mobile, personalization to drive a seamless customer journey

A one-hour free webinar on July 27, hosted by Adobe, will offer actionable insights and tips for retailers striving to craft a successful customer journey.

Research: Lifestage and lifestyle play big roles in consumer path to purchase

July 11, 2017

Family, childhood experiences and external influences all play a role in the consumer's path to purchase, according to new Alliance Data research.

True Fit boosts personalization with new shopping capability

July 10, 2017

The data-driven personalization platform True Fit has boosted its capabilities with a "Shop for Others" function that lets users build additional profiles for…

Consumers are loving loyalty programs, claims report

July 10, 2017

More than half, 53 percent, of Americans enrolled in a loyalty program are participating because the program is easy to use, and currently there are 3.…

Leveraging robotics in the retail customer experience quest

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

Digital leaders from Behr, Subway, SoftBank and FordDirect share insight and opinion on where robotics fits into the customer experience and what promise the…

Amazon's annual Prime Day boasts big international expansion

July 7, 2017

The third annual Prime Day at Amazon.com, happening July 10, will now be available to China, India and Mexico consumers as Amazon's total global audience is 1…

Consumers willing to pay for a good customer experience, claims new study

July 7, 2017

Eight out of 10 consumers are willing to pay more for better customer experience, according to a new Capgemini study.

Planning an in-store technology? 4 steps to prototype it like a pro

Shopping is interactive, with 53 percent of consumers saying they'd pay more for valuable experiences. Half of in-store shoppers today say they're more likely…

Target goes to the mat with mattress startup

July 6, 2017

Shoppers browsing Target's aisles can now check out Casper Mattress mattresses and bedding as the retailer is teaming up with the start-up to sell its wares.

Making retail work for every generation

With millennials making up approximately 30 percent of the population, retailers strive to tailor efforts to reel in this group, yet often overlook the…

Online clothing startup unveils brick-and-mortar strategy

June 30, 2017

Despite reports claiming the omnichannel may soon go the way of the dinosaur, an upcoming online retailer plans to move into the brick-and-mortar realm.

Verizon: Retail customer experience is all about the human conversation

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

Verizon's VP of Digital and Innovation Miguel Quiroga talks customer experience strategy, new tool innovation and why digital tech is not only changing…