David’s Bridal laying off thousands of workers

April 19, 2023

David's Bridal, a wellknown bridal dress and accessory retailer, is laying off thousands of workers but will fulfill orders without disruption or delay…

Consumer satisfaction and the end of free returns

by Jorge Lopera — Vice President, Head of Global Strategy, FarEye

For retailers, the last mile has become an important extension of their brand. For logistics providers, fulfilling last-mile deliveries has become a…

Vitamin Shoppe taps Hughes Network Systems for omnichannel support

April 11, 2023

The Vitamin Shoppe is deploying the HughesON Managed Network Services from Hughes Network Systems across its 700-plus U.S. locations to support its retail…

The new brand loyalty: How CX value is becoming a powerful brand differentiator

by Elizabeth Tobey — Head of Marketing, NICE FluenCX, NICE

Today's customers are no longer blind brand loyalists, at least not in the ways we once defined loyalty. In fact, the very notion of brand loyalty is shifting.

Walmart focusing big on store automation

April 7, 2023

Walmart Inc. plans to have 65% of stores serviced by automation by the close of its fiscal 2026 in a quest to boost online order delivery speed.

2023 trends, technologies in CPG and retailing

by Parag Jain — Senior Vice President & Global Head of Sales Consumer, Retail & Logistic, Infosys

When consumer goods firms and retailers collaborate, they get better visibility into real-time POS data, enabling them to forecast demand, understand customer…

Retail growth to dip a bit this year

April 5, 2023

Retail sales growth will hit between 4% and 6% this year, reaching between $5.13 trillion and $5.23 trillion, according to the National Retail Federation.

Macy’s CEO stepping down in 2024

March 30, 2023

Macy's CEO Jeff Gennette will leave his role in February, 2024 after a 40-plus year career with the retailer.

5 ways to reach, retain customers in a down economy

by Jason Davis — CEO and co-founder, Simon Data

The real challenge for retailers and brands is not necessarily reaching new audiences but retaining the audiences in play. It requires a holistic look at owned…

Chatmeter Announces the Appointment of John Mazur as CEO

Mazur adds significant experience to the executive team as the Company positions itself for growth and ongoing investment in its Location CX platform.

3 ways retailers can play offense with CX this year

by Jim Katzman — Principal, CX Strategy & Enablement, InMoment

The holidays are over, we are all breaking new year's resolutions — now it's time to get to work. And if you're reading this article, your work is likely…

Target targeting differentiated guest shopping experience

March 15, 2023

This year Target is making investments to boost growth and provide customers with a differentiated guest experience. It aims to deliver "affordable joy" and a…

US B2C e-commerce poised for robust growth

March 15, 2023

The U.S. B2C e-commerce market will grow by $233.66 billion by 2027 with an annual growth rate of 8.12%.

Why brands must double down on omnichannel marketing

by Sai Koppala

2023 looks to be the year that marketers must prioritize versatility above all else

Buff City Soap names experienced franchisee as CEO

March 9, 2023

Plant-based home and personal care brand Buff City Soap has named Dorvin Lively as CEO.

Top CX mistakes brands need to remedy now

by Yaron Morgenstern — CEO, Gassbox

The customer experience is more important than ever so brands must keep these problem areas top of mind.

Dick’s Sporting Goods Q4 sales are a hit out of the park

March 7, 2023

Dick's Sporting Goods same-store sales spiked 5.3% as the sporting goods retailer beat analysts' projections regarding its Q4 earnings and revenue which…

Home Depot SVP on building a seamless shopping experience

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

Angie Brown, SVP of technology at The Home Depot, shares the retailer's view of technology and how it's aiming to create and deliver an interconnected…

Amazon shuttering 8 Amazon Go locations

March 6, 2023

Amazon is shuttering eight Amazon Go stores as part of a store portfolio assessment effort.

Bealls taps Tianne Doyle as president

March 3, 2023

Tianne Doyle has been named president of Bealls Inc., a retailer operating 670 stores across 23 states.