Humanoid robot coming to a retailer near you

October 28, 2016

SoftBank Robotics is focused on getting a humanoid robot, Pepper, into every retailer and it won't just be giving customer service.

Google, Myer partnership taps beacons to measure customer behavior

October 27, 2016

Google is teaming up with Australia-based retailer Myer on a beacon trial to better understand the connection between the brick-and-mortar retail world and the…

Cognitive computing: IBM's 'secret weapon' in transforming experience

Retailers already know they must embrace cognitive computing to better engage with shoppers, differentiate their offerings and adopt a culture of innovation.

Tackling EMV: 4 action items to ease the deployment effort

BTM Global President Tom Schoen provides insight on preparing and executing a payment technology migration.

Scheels deploys point-of-service tool

October 14, 2016

Regional sporting goods retailer, Scheels, is using an Oracle point-of-service tool to enhance customer store experience.

3 steps for reinventing customer service with social support

HP Director Kriti Kapoor explains how social media is rapidly becoming the main conduit for customer care and support and why, if your company hasn't moved in…

Crate and Barrel tapping technology to drive customer experience forward

October 12, 2016

Crate and Barrel is deploying a software-as-a-service tool to boost customer experience across the digital customer landscape in an effort to make consumers…

Cisco talks virtual reality and customer experience in retail

Cisco's Shaun Kirby, CTO, Rapid Prototyping, talks augmented reality and virtual reality and the tremendous consumer uptake.

Lowe's Mexico taps Upstream Commerce as partner

October 4, 2016

Lowe's Mexico is working with Upstream Commerce Retail Intelligence to drive better analytics and price optimization strategy across its product line.

Umpqua Bank reimagines the customer experience

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

At last week's Bank Customer Experience Summit in Chicago, Brian Read explained how his bank integrates itself into the surrounding community.

EMV 1 year later: Navigating through the process

The U.S. EMV liability shift will "celebrate" its one-year anniversary on Oct. 1, yet roughly 60 percent of U.S. merchants still cannot accept EMV.

[Free webinar] How Express.com boosted site search conversions by over 18%

by Retail Customer Experience

Express.com offers up insight on how it boosted its site search conversion rate.

5 major retail fails from P&G, Macy's, Wal-Mart (and what they teach us)

by Bryan Pearson — President, LoyaltyOne

Some of the most attractive investments in retail have proven disastrous. Fortunately, retailers have learned to rebuild from past mistakes.

DSW partners with Infor on retail commerce apps

September 12, 2016

Footwear retailer DSW is hoping to provide a more seamless shopping experience with a new commerce application suite that will provide flexibility, greater…

Outdoor retailer aims for a deeper customer relationship

September 12, 2016

Cabela's is teaming up with InMoment on a new system that will empower front-line employees and operations leaders with deeper customer intelligence to drive a…

Pokémon GO: A retailer's dream, or a network/app management nightmare?

Most retailers take advantage of applications to improve customer engagement. To facilitate wireless coverage for customers using a retailer's mobile app (who…

Crate and Barrel boosts mobile experience with new tool

September 7, 2016

Crate and Barrel is using a new technology service to boost the mobile retail experience in its retail stores.

How Express.com improved search conversions by 18%

Apparel retailer Express.com provides insight on how helping shoppers find relevant products faster and easier led to a rewarding customer experience and…

Beyond the smartphone: Restaurants and retailers challenged to reach consumers everywhere

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

At the recent CONNECT Mobile Innovation Summit, executives discussed how providing the best omnichannel experience should be a top priority.

Retailers craft 'phygital' solutions

Retailers are starting to bridge the gap between physical and digital to create phygital solutions. Two panelists spoke about this development at this year's…