More consumers want better customer experience

February 21, 2023

More than half, 69%, of consumers want retailers to improve their customer experience, a hefty jump from 35% in 2019 and just about the same number, 61%, judge…

Everything You Need to Know About the Smart Vending Machine

Like many products and services in the digital age, vending machines are getting much more than just a facelift. These trusty, ubiquitous devices are turning…

Why the retail return strategy requires a big focus

Retail winners in 2023 will be those who place the customer first.

Retail customers ignored during 2022 holiday season

February 9, 2023

Nearly a third of retailers, 28.5%, turned off live chat during the 2022 Black Friday to Cyber Monday weekend, and 40% of pre-sale emails sent to brands by…

NRF: Recession unlikely, growth ahead

February 7, 2023

A U.S. recession is unlikely and there will be slight growth this year, according to National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz.

US economy added 223K jobs at year’s end

January 10, 2023

The U.S. economy created 223,000 jobs in Dec. 2022, marking the second best year for the labor market since 1939.

Experts share top 5 e-commerce trends for 2023

by Mark Hook — VP of Brand & Comms, Brightpearl

Loyalty, inventory, sustainability challenges need attention this year.

2022 Look Back: The year's top 5 CX blogs

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

RetailCustomerExperience is home to wide-ranging blogsphere. Here’s a look at the most-read blog contributions during 2022.

2023 Ahead: Retail CX predictions

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

Industry watchers, retail experts and leaders share insight on what’s to come in the new year regarding retail customer experience trends and strategies.

Top 5 trends impacting the 2022 holiday season

by Matthew Furneaux — Director of Location Intelligence, Loqate

The top five consumer trends impacting sales this holiday shopping season.

Retailers expanding self checkout despite challenges

December 13, 2022

Retailers are expanding the use of self checkout despite some shortcomings, according to a CNN report. The companies are looking to provide labor savings, meet…

NRF: Healthy holiday sales season ahead

November 7, 2022

This year's holiday sales season will be healthy despite economic challenges and inflation concerns.

How Millennials and Gen Z Are Changing the Future of Customer Service

Customer loyalty is changing: Brands need to keep up with and exceed customer expectations more than ever, especially for younger generations. The main…

PwC leader: Why retailers must balance digital-driven experiences with human-led interaction

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

The PwC 2022 Customer Loyalty survey reveals just one poor interaction can prompt a customer to shop elsewhere.

CX strategies to adapt to consumer changes in an economic downturn

One of the most important things retailers can do in times of economic downturn is to avoid a knee-jerk reaction that will cause customers to lose trust and…

3 experts share predictions for 2022 holiday retail sales season

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

With so much economic turmoil, and shoppers flowing back into stores, the 2022 holiday sales season is likely not to be typical in any manner.

SOLVING QUICK-SERVE DILEMMAS WITH THE SELF-ORDERING KIOSK

If the ups and downs of the last few years weren’t enough, the current economic climate is presenting new challenges that organizations of all sizes have to…

Smarter checkout for smarter customers

Retailers need a smarter checkout that can cater to the full spectrum of outcomes their customers expect in a "successful" retail experience.

10 buzzwords every retailer CX leader should know

by Susan Jeffers — CEO, XY Retail

In the ever evolving world of retail customer experience there's always emerging industry buzzwords. Here's a look at the top 10.

Online retail sales to hit $1T this year

July 20, 2022

Online U.S. retail sales will hit $1.07 trillion this year despite inflation, higher gas prices and the ongoing concern of COVID-19 variants.