The future is now: 3 retail trends to watch

by Curtis Howse — Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer of the Home & Auto platform at Synchrony, Synchrony

As 2022 arrives here's a look at the top three trends in retail customer experience coming this year.

3 retail trends e-commerce brands can expect in 2022

by Link Walls — VP Digital Marketing Strategy, ChannelAdvisor

E-commerce became 'the' go-to during the pandemic. Here's what's ahead for 2022.

Revamped return policy may prove costly for retailers

January 4, 2022

During the past year of the COVID-19 pandemic many retailers extended the return policy from the traditional 30 day to 60 and 90 days but the move may prove…

The state of self-service checkout: 6 key takeaways

by Bobby Marhamat — CEO, Raydiant

2022 may be a watershed moment for self-checkout technology and adoption. Find out why.

Holiday returns not a jolly scenario for retailers

December 30, 2021

Retailers are facing a 7% spike in the cost of holiday returns this year, according to a CBRE-Optoro report.

DOOH brings holiday 'experiences' as retailers strive to rebound

by Kevin Damask — Editor, Digital Signage Today

After a difficult 2020 holiday season, the retail industry is expected to rebound this year. To entice shoppers back to stores, retailers are transforming…

Key challenges, opportunities facing retailers this holiday season

by Fang Cheng — Founder and CEO, Linc

Retailers that go above and beyond to meet the challenges and capitalize on the opportunities of the 2021 holiday season will reap the customer loyalty…

Retail recovery from COVID-19 is all about engagement

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

COVID-19, and now the omicron variant, continue to spur tremendous change in the retail customer experience. Key to survival is engagement and answering a lot…

Managing high call volume in retail during the Cyber-5 period

Contact center volume was up 41% year over year during the 2021 five-day holiday shopping weekend that extended from Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday…

A deep dive look at the 2021 holiday shopping retail experience

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

The 2021 holiday season is proving challenging to retailers and consumer behavior is playing a big part. FullStory CMO Kirsten Newbold-Knipp provides a deep…

Self-checkout machine shipments spike 25% in 2020, issues remain

December 2, 2021

Self-checkout machine shipments jumped 25% in 2020 due to the pandemic, but the customer experience still needs improvement, as 67% of retailers and consumers…

Post-COVID, OOH has perfect opportunity to shine in retail

by Kevin Damask — Editor, Digital Signage Today

How will OOH advertising play a role in the U.S. economy as the nation continues to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic? That’s a question many industry experts…

Retail leaders: Supply chain will spike prices, cause product shortage

November 1, 2021

Every retail leader polled in a First Insight survey expects supply chain disruptions to affect prices, promotions and sales, according to a press release.

Digital innovation in retail in the age of the experience economy

by Scott Wassmer — General Manager, Americas, Appnovation

Scott Wassmer, general manager, Americas at Appnovation, takes a look at the retail consumer's expectations when it comes to digital today and in the future.

As Black Friday loses its luster brands look for new ways to connect with consumers

by Paige O'Neill

Paige O'Neill, CMO at Sitecore, maps out how marketers adjust strategies to account for the current retail challenges while positioning themselves for a…

The Rise of Hyper-Personalized Retail and Changing Consumer Expectations

In 2020, many consumers tried new avenues for shopping and service. Today, they remain open to these changes – and their expectations are high. In short…

Global smart retail market to hit $39B by 2024

August 25, 2021

The global smart retail market is expected to reach $39.6 billion in three years, according to a Global Industry Analysts market study. The report presents…

Pandemic spurs vending machines in retail

August 25, 2021

Retailers offering a wide variety of products have embraced vending machines in an effort to sustain sales during the pandemic, according to a feature article…

4K display industry to hit $178.3B by 2026

August 20, 2021

A study, "4K Display — Global Market Trajectory & Analytics," published by Global Industry Analysts, reports the 4K display industry could reach $178.…

Consumer demand, tech needs driving big back-to-school spend

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

As schools re-open consumers are swarming retail stores and e-commerce sites, with big spend projections for the sales season. Retailers with a strong…