Retail - General News & Media
Data presenting AI challenge for retailers
May 8, 2025
Over half, 61%, of companies feel overwhelmed by data while one in three retailers have not adopted AI.
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Economy growing despite tariffs, yet consumers worried about recession
May 7, 2025
Tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump are driving increased worries about the economy, according to the National Retail Federation.
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Tariffs in retail: What retailers should do as consumers react, experts offer advice
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
The tariff decisions are driving fast change and retailers have been quick to react as consumers are already changing shopping behavior. Experts share insight…
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Higher retail prices spurred by tariffs driving consumers toward best deal
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
Nearly four in 10 consumers will go wherever the deal is best if retail prices jump due to tariffs and Baby Boomers will be leading the charge.
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Kohls fires CEO just five months into leadership role
May 2, 2025
Kohls' has terminated CEO Ashley Buchanan "for cause," just after five months in the role and appointed Michael Bender as interim CEO effective immediately.
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Theisen’s Home Farm Auto deploys Tally to drive enhanced in-store experience
April 29, 2025
Theisen's Home Farm Auto is deploying Tally, Simbe's advanced shelf-scanning inventory robot, to locations in Dubuque and Dyersville, in Iowa and in Jefferson…
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Retailers and consumers are out of sync. Why? In a word, it’s words
by Purva Gupta — Co-Founder & CEO, Lily AI
Retailers and brands that embrace AI can significantly impact performance across ads, search results, and customer experiences, making online shopping the…
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Consumers struggling to get help, frustrated by search efforts
April 24, 2025
A good number of consumers, 84%, struggle to find information during search efforts and 53% cite search as their biggest frustration in the digital customer…
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Consumers want real human support and they want it fast
April 21, 2025
When it comes to interacting with a contact support center consumers still want real human support and they want it fast, accurate and on their terms.
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Refund delays more scary than root canals for many consumers
April 10, 2025
Nearly four out of 10 American consumers, 37%, would rather see a dentist than wait for a refund, according to TodayPay's 2025 "Where Is My Refund," report.
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Publix faces legal action alleging overcharging at self-checkout
April 4, 2025
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Publix Super Markets in a Miami federal court, alleging the company's self-checkout systems systematically…
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Advance Auto Parts opening stores following footprint optimization
April 3, 2025
Advance Auto Parts, which announced plan stwo weeks ago to shutter 700 locations by mid year as well as four distribution centers in 2025, plans to open 30 new…
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UltronAI founder on how AI, computer vision enhance retail checkout, reduce shrink, optimize operations
In this episode of the CX Innovators podcast, Marios Savvides, founder, chairman and CTO at UltronAI, shares insight with RetailCustomerExperience.com editor…
Presented by UltronAI
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AI advantages in retail: Engagement, loyalty and sales
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
A free webinar taking place April 16, sponsored by NICE, will examine how how AI is transforming retail experiences in practical, measurable ways.
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Why e-commerce retailers need to focus on the search bar
March 24, 2025
E-commerce retailers and brands with online storefronts can't afford to ignore the power of search. Shoppers who search online sites are driving nearly half of…
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Radar CEO offers insight on how geolocation tech is helping retailers
Radar CEO Nick Patrick shares insight on how retailers, including Dick's Sporting Goods, is using Radar's geofencing SDKs and maps APIs to power location-based…
Presented by Radar
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Retail store policy changes require strategy, communication, associate understanding
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
Retailers can’t afford to roll out rules from the top down and expect them to stick. Employees aren’t just policy enforcers, they’re the face of the brand, and…
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Brands jumping on viral trends is a turnoff for consumers
February 5, 2025
One third of consumers view brands jumping on viral trends as an embarrassing act for the brand though 93% believe it's important for brands to stay up on…
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Star Micronics debuts new innovations for the retail space
John Maieli, channel partner executive at Star Micronics, shares insight on the company's latest innovations for the retail environment.
Presented by Star Micronics America
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The role music plays in retail customer experience: Brand ambassador
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
The start of a new year is the perfect time for retailers to assess and re-evaluate customer experience strategies and where music fits into that strategy.
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