4 keys to a successful retail digital engagement strategy

As digital channel growth shows no sign of slowing down, it represents a significant revenue opportunity for brands, retailers and other consumer-facing…

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Outstanding CX: An opportunity…and a challenge

Business executives in a 2019 study named “customer experience” as the single greatest opportunity for their organization. Learn how to make your customer…

British retailer kicks off check-out free shopping

October 14, 2019

British multinational grocer, Tesco, working with computer vision startup, Trigo, is now offering customers check-out free shopping using its new Tesco app.

Research reveals retailers need more visibility to meet growing customer experience KPIs

Richard Piasentin, CSO and CMO at Accedian, shares research that illustrates customer experience is fast becoming a responsibility has largely shifted to the…

Cloud helping boost customer satisfaction, claims contact center study

October 11, 2019

Companies using a cloud-based contact center technology are achieving a 18% higher level of customer satisfaction compared to businesses using on-premise…

Walmart debuts shrimp tracking on blockchain

October 11, 2019

Retail giant Walmart is launching a pilot to use blockchain to track shrimp exports from Indian farmers in Andhra Pradesh to select Sam's Club locations in the…

Talking With: AWS retail leader Tom Litchford on data, the cloud, retail customer experience

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

Tom Litchford, head of worldwide business development, retail, for Amazon Web Services, provides insight on pain points for retailers striving to boost the…

AI: Putting the shopper experience on tech steroids

Christopher Tyghe, vice president of strategic development, Ingenico Group, Canada, explains that in order to stay relevant and successful, retailers must use…

Thailand retailer deploys Aptos technology to boost merchandise operations

October 8, 2019

Central Group, the largest multiformat retailer in Thailand, is using Aptos Planning technology to improve merchandise planning and inventory operations.

Retailers value AI but adoption remains scarce, reveals study

October 7, 2019

The benefits of artificial intelligence technology, specifically around merchandise management, is clear to most retailers but just 16% have deployed an AI…

Kendra Scott taps Oracle Retail to improve inventory management, customer experience

October 4, 2019

Jewelry designer Kendra Scott, which operates 100 stores with over 2,000 employees, is using Oracle Retail technology to better manage inventory, enhance the…

Stadium to offer Zippin cashierless checkout

October 4, 2019

Customers at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, home of the NBA's Sacramento Kings, will be able to walk in, grab an item and check out in less than 3…

BJ's updates mobile app to enhance shopping experience

October 2, 2019

BJ's Wholesale club has redesigned its app to boost the shopping experience via new features, improved usability as well as a gamification aspect.

McKinsey & Company debuts retail store at Mall of America

October 2, 2019

McKinsey & Company now boasts its own physical store location, at the Mall of America in Minnesota, that provides retailers an opportunity to test…

Amazon mulls selling cashierless technology to other retailers

October 1, 2019

Amazon is speaking to people about bringing its Amazon Go cashierless technology to other retailers such as airport shops and movie theaters, according to a…

Award for Industry-first Combined LTE and Satellite Router

Hughes HT2000L recognized for exceptional innovation in telecommunications by TMC Labs INTERNET TELEPHONY

How AI translations are breaking down language barriers, opening up e-commerce

Fang Cheng, CEO and co-founder of Linc Global, explains how AI helps merchants deepen relationships with customers by translating their wants and needs.

How To: Choosing the right AR, VR, 3D for retail

Ben Houston, CTO of ThreeKit, provides an overview of how each technology can be applied to an e-commerce site to offer the biggest impact for retailers.

Canadian discount retailer taps Mercatus to drive mobile experience forward

September 30, 2019

Giant Tiger Stores Limited, a Canadian discount retailer, is partnering with digital commerce solution provider, Mercatus, on a mobile app.

Talking With: Maropost CEO on CX strategy, retail challenges in play

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

As North America's fastest growing marketing automation platform, Maropost is busy helping retailers focused on boosting the customer experience. CEO Ross…