Oracle

JANUARY 31, 2018

Following a record holiday season, 2018 is off to a fast start in the world of customer experience. So how do CX professionals know what to expect as far as consumer behaviors, trends, and otherwise in 2018? On our 2018 Predictions page, you’ll find articles like: Top 5 CMO Priorities in 2018 (Hint: It’s All About Data).

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Oracle

DECEMBER 27, 2018

In 2018, the customer experience was front and center for businesses. Whether you’re focused on building stronger relationships with existing customers or attracting new prospects, brands are taking their CX strategies, technology, and approaches to the next level. Cloud technologies powered a better customer experience.

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Alida

JANUARY 5, 2018

Marketers are always looking for new ways to create experiences that resonate with customers, and 2018 will be no different. Experts believe that in 2018, marketing leaders will be dealing with disruption and adapting emerging technologies that are starting to mature beyond their initial hype. CMOs become customer-obsessed.

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Kayako

JANUARY 24, 2018

Which brings me neatly toward 2018’s customer service trends: Customer Service Trends 2018: Creating Effortless Customer-Centric Experiences. We predict it’s the technology they choose that will reflect how close they want to get to their customers. Bots and AI can’t be ignored when it comes to customer service trends of 2018.

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Oracle

JANUARY 15, 2019

The SmarterCX team is on location at NRF 2019: Retail’s Big Show in New York City this week getting an inside look at the latest in retail customer experience trends and technology. This year’s event features 37,000 attendees including 16,000 retailers representing 3,500 retail companies.

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UJET

AUGUST 29, 2018

There’s no question about it – retail is evolving. While emerging technologies and consumer behaviors continue to reshape the industry, there is one element for shoppers and retailers alike that remains crucial: the human connection.

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Oracle

JANUARY 14, 2018

This week, the SmarterCX.com team was at NRF 2018 , the National Retail Federation’s Big Show. Javits Convention Center, NRF is one of the largest and most anticipated retail events each year, and showcases the latest in retail customer experience trends and technology innovations.

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Clarivate

APRIL 18, 2024

In 2024, watch as the global trendsetter brings to bear its technological expertise combined with a captive Prime membership, brand recognition, and national employer buy-in to re-envision healthcare that truly works around the patient.

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Oracle

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

At NRF 2019 , we asked retail leaders, “What are the top retail trends in 2019?” ” From extended reality and actionable artificial intelligence to autonomous checkout, hear about 10 of the hottest retail trends and technologies they see making a difference in shopping experiences this year.

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Oracle

OCTOBER 2, 2019

The global ecommerce market continues to present a massive opportunity for retailers. These staggering statistics, however, bely the tremendous pressure today’s online retail businesses are facing. Here are 5 examples of CX technologies retailers can use to encourage customers to buy on their sites and nurture customer loyalty.

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Oracle

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

When it comes to marketing technology, 2017 was a year defined by big data. For both marketers and retailers, the most influential technologies available were those that used customer – and even employee – data to improve experiences and make marketing smarter, more streamlined, and ultimately a more profitable venture.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 29, 2019

This week we feature an article by Alexandr Galkin who writes about how retail management should focus on direct communication and/or a balanced pricing strategy and allow AI to manage price optimization. Customers choose retailers with optimal prices. billion, in 2018, its AI-driven earnings are impressive. Definitely, no.

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NICE inContact

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

If you follow customer service trends then you know that technology continues to blur the line between digital and physical customer experiences. Unfortunately, “happy agents coupled with the advanced technology makes for happy customers” just doesn’t roll off the tongue as well. Where can technology help close those gaps?

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NICE inContact

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

If you follow customer service trends then you know that technology continues to blur the line between digital and physical customer experiences. Unfortunately, “happy agents coupled with the advanced technology makes for happy customers” just doesn’t roll off the tongue as well. Where can technology help close those gaps?

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Solvvy

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

But for retailers, the most wonderful time of the year is already here. With the holidays fast approaching, retailers are busy preparing for the time when customer support volume rises by as much as 42%. And that’s exactly the step King took in preparation for last year’s fourth quarter and closed out the year with a bang.

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Comm100

AUGUST 23, 2018

It’s 2018, and customer expectations are changing faster than ever. This blog post is not about the top customer service trends to watch out for in 2018. The following best practices set contemporary leaders in innovation apart from the pack and represent what exceptional customer service looks like in 2018.

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Happy or Not

JANUARY 10, 2018

The 2017 trends in retail saw many changes and movements, such as the importance of the in-store experience, developing the omnichannel, the use of data, and merge of retail and technology. The post Data Driven CX Improvements: A Retailer’s Must Have For A Successful 2018 appeared first on HappyOrNot.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 8, 2018

Industry Experts Offer Up 2018 Predictions on Retail Customer Experience by Judy Mottl. Retail Customer Experience) As the new year arrives, it’s a great time to look ahead at what’s to come from those in the trenches. My Comment: The 2018 customer service and experience predictions continue to roll in.

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Oracle

APRIL 19, 2018

Looking for customer experience conference and events information for 2018 and 2019? April 2018 CX Events and Conferences. April 8 – 11, 2018. April 10 – 12, 2018. April 10 – 11, 2018. April 16 – 18, 2018. April 18, 2018. April 19, 2018. Global Retailing Conference. April 19 – 20, 2018.

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Oracle

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Modern retailers understand this new omnichannel reality and are adopting retail innovation strategies to meet shoppers wherever they are — and on whatever device they choose. Fast-food restaurants may get even faster thanks to retail innovation in customer service tech. Technology hasn’t just transformed customer service.

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ShepHyken

JULY 30, 2018

12 Ways To Improve A Customer’s User Experience by Forbes Technology Council . Forbes) We asked members of the Forbes Technology Council for their best tips on improving a company’s user experience. 5 Ways Online and Offline Customer Experiences are Coming Together in 2018 by Vandita Grover.

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Magellan Solutions

AUGUST 19, 2021

BPO Philippines Reshaping The Retail & Banking Industry. Retail banks , like most companies, face an urgent imperative to reimagine themselves. . Here are some pandemic-sparked retail banking trends worth keeping an eye on for 2022 and beyond: The emergence of the neo-normal. COVID-19 caused drastic consumer behavior shifts.

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QuestionPro Audience

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

2017 was predicted to be the year of the smart home, and consumers are slowly integrating the new technology into their homes. Consumers have apprehension regarding the technology. Consumers have apprehension regarding the technology. 19% are considering purchasing one, while 60% do not feel they need a digital assistant.

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CX University

MAY 13, 2024

Imagine a world where your favorite retail store had a virtual assistant waiting at the door, ready to greet you, understand your needs, and guide you seamlessly through your shopping experience. However, the success of chatbots is not just about the technology itself; it’s also about meeting customer expectations.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

7-Eleven is testing new ‘scan-and-go’ technology by Ilyse Liffreing. Starting Monday, 14 stores in Dallas will have scan-and-go technology built in the company’s mobile app, so customers can scan and pay for items on their phones. As we head toward “cashless retail,” other companies are stepping up, and one of them is 7-Eleven.

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datastax

JULY 16, 2019

Retail may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think about technological innovation, but think about how much eCommerce has transformed the way we buy things just over the last five years, much of it thanks to the use of powerful databases. . Here are the five key benefits of hybrid cloud for retailers.

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QuestionPro Audience

JUNE 22, 2018

Pet technology is a category that is growing at a rapid pace, with no signs of slowing down. It is expected to generate $233 million in 2018, marking an 18% increase from 2017, according to a study by the Consumer Technology Association. Dog owners and cat owners have more in common than they would admit.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 17, 2018

Retail Customer Experience) A retail business can never be immune from complaints. My Comment: While this article has a retail focus, there is something here for every business. MarTech Advisor) As customer expectations evolve and support technology advances, busineses are adapting to the shift.

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Alida

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Technology researcher Alexandra Samuel shared her thoughts on the Cambridge Analytica scandal and its implications for marketers and researchers. Scale your research with technology. Be an expert in ethical customer data management. Be open to partnerships and feedback.

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Hero Digital

JANUARY 23, 2019

Every day there’s a new article about the demise of retail. Whether it’s the diminishing market cap of Macy’s on par with the worth of its real estate holdings or the power of Amazon to crush competition across sectors, many analysts posit that retail is dead. Retail isn’t dead, it’s transforming.

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Forrester's Customer Insights

MAY 30, 2018

In today’s increasingly crowded digital commerce market and with increasingly tighter budgets, retailers have to make smart choices about which technologies to invest in and which they should forego for now. To help retailers sift through the options, we conduct an annual top trends study.

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Comm100

DECEMBER 2, 2021

In 2022, financial services will step up to the mark and catch up with other industries, investing in technology that allows them to offer customers the array of digital channels they have to expect – and omnichannel will be at the core of this. Between 2018 and 2020, the adoption of chatbots increased by 67%.

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Lumoa

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Not only has the world changed, but technology has improved, and companies have been finding new ways to provide customers with a great experience. In 2018, two-thirds of companies were competing solely on CX and that number is only expected to grow. Fortunately, technology is keeping up with these demands.

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Oracle

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

What lies ahead for small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in 2018? If you are not a mobile-friendly business yet, you need to make the transformation in 2018. If you are not a mobile-friendly business yet, you need to make the transformation in 2018. This is particularly important for retailers and restaurant owners.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

Of the top 100 product categories and brands in a new ranking of customer loyalty leaders, more than a third (35%) are tech companies engaged in digital technology, social networks and products. It won’t surprise you to know that companies like Amazon (online retail) and Apple (smartphones and computers) lead the pack.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 26, 2018

This one is about Chewy’s, an online pet supply retailer that has, through delivering an amazing customer experience, built a $3 billion company. However, with advancing technology and decreasing face-to-face encounters, companies are having to find new ways to get customers excited. My Comment: And, here’s another story.

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LiveChat

DECEMBER 11, 2018

After a couple of years break, I’m coming back with the best Christmas ads of 2018. #1. Ever wondered how a Victorian England would look like if modern technology was invented earlier? This messaging is in line with Iceland’s commitment to remove palm oil from its own-label food by the end of 2018. Do your best, retailers!

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