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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. MORE
This is especially true in apparel retail, where longtime rivals Nike and Adidas have both recently invested heavily in digital transformation and innovation to stay at the top of their game. Nike: Making apparel retail personal. Great minds think alike—even fierce competitors. MORE
Enter: The kings of customer-centric service, interaction and engagement—retail brands. By following examples set by successful retail brands, health care providers can devise new ways to better engage current patient populations and expand their reach to new demographics. MORE
The post {Infographic} Retail Armageddon, Chupacabra, and Other Myths appeared first on Joseph Michelli. Save Save. MORE
Rather, it is a necessity for retail marketing today. Due to with its innovative, competitive, and cutting-edge business and marketing strategies Sephora, a Paris-based multinational chain of personal care stores, has earned the reputation of being the number one beauty retailer in the world. MORE
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Most retailers still don't want to accept bitcoin, but that doesn't mean they want to be left out of the cryptocurrency craze. Bitcoin Mobile payments Online payments Loyalty and rewards Retailers Cryptocurrencies MORE
Congratulations to Ace Hardware and Dollar Tree for earning the best customer experience scores the retail industry. Of the 49 retailers included in this year’s Ratings, Ace Hardware and Dollar Tree tied for the top spot. The post Temkin Experience Ratings Industry Snapshot: Retail appeared first on Customer Experience Matters®. MORE
Retail is changing in 2018. In this post, we’ll explain how to create an omni-channel customer journey map for your retail business—and how you can use it to improve your customer experience. The first mistake that retail professionals make when dealing with customer journey maps is the belief that a single customer journey map describes the experience of each customer. This is a guest post by Tom O’Brien, Director of Digital Marketing at TimeTrade. MORE
When it comes to the world of retail, the advance of technology has changed the landscape more in the last ten years than it had in the previous 4,000! The retail industry is the ‘poster boy/girl’ Industry disruption, from a customer perspective, is a very good thing. MORE
Retail is far from dead. That’s the key message I heard at the CX Exchange Retail 2018 , an intimate, invite-only conference for business executives in retail. Embracing technology is key to survival in retail, according to many speakers, including Sunglasshut’s Zaccheo. MORE
The shopping habits of millennial's are a perpetual source of anxiety for retailers. The crux of the matter is that many retailers are finding it difficult to connect with mi llennial shoppers. Customer Experience Analytics Retail Customer Experience MORE
A multinational discount shoe retailer files for bankruptcy protection. A major department store chain, once the biggest name in retail, admits that its future is now in doubt. These examples are just a sampling of the stunning headlines coming out of the retail sector. MORE
Tesla’s unorthodox retailing approach of having about 83 factory direct outlets (‘galleries’) in shopping malls and other unconventional locations scattered across the US with. MORE
Retail is changing so fast that retail futurist Doug Stephens recently made this bold prediction : “Within five short years, the current user experience of online marketplaces like Amazon, eBay and Alibaba will begin to look as archaic as a Sears & Roebuck catalog.” MORE
When it comes to improving customer experience, not all retailers are the same. In their recent article titled “The Great Retail Bifurcation: Why the retail “apocalypse” is really a renaissance” , Deloitte divided retailers into three groups—price-based, balanced offering, and premier—to help explain differences in retail business performance post-recession. Retail Customer Experience MORE
[Originally published on APADMI Apr 20, 2016 – Advice & Guides, Blog as:] Integration of Mobile into Retailers Business Model Roundtable Apadmi have recently produced a whitepaper exploring the integration of mobile into a retailer’s business model and the benefits it can bring. The post Key Retail Influencers Talk Mobile appeared first on Mike Wittenstein. MORE
As a retail brand, there are certain elements your company deems important in order to uphold your brand image to your customers. RetailIt’s imperative that each frontline employee represents the brand according to the standards set for service delivery. MORE
Brick-and-mortar is making a comeback , but many retailers struggle to drive sales. In these precarious times, both established and new retail players need to focus on customer needs. That stunning stat demonstrates why brick-and-mortar retailers need to pursue an omnichannel strategy. MORE
When it comes to improving customer experience, not all retailers are the same. In their recent article titled “The Great Retail Bifurcation: Why the retail “apocalypse” is really a renaissance” , Deloitte divided retailers into three groups—price-based, balanced offering, and premier—to help explain differences in retail business performance post-recession. Retail Customer Experience MORE
Here are three strategies convenience store retailers should use to collect more customer feedback Gathering customer feedback can be a challenge even from your most loyal customers. MORE
Six other retailers earned Temkin Experience Ratings below 70%: Sears , Gap , Best Buy , GameStop , Kmart , and Foot Locker. Here are some additional findings: Retail was one of only five industries to improve its ratings between the 2014 and 2015. MORE
Integration of Mobile into Retailers Business Model Roundtable. Apadmi have recently produced a whitepaper exploring the integration of mobile into a retailer’s business model and the benefits it can bring. The importance of integrating mobile into a retailer’s business model. MORE
No one ever said working in retail was easy. Succeeding in retail is tough and these days it’s much more difficult. Customer service remains the key difference of brick-and-mortar retail operations. The call center is no longer a cost center for retailers. MORE
The retail apocalypse may just have to wait. But despite predictions that more than 3,800 stores are expected to close in 2018, the death of retail, much like Mark Twain, may have been reported prematurely. That doesn’t mean it’s suddenly smooth sailing for retailers. MORE
Retail Survival = Seamless Experiences. One of my favorite omnichannel retail stories is from Tesco in Korea. So when I spoke about changes in the retail world at the Seamless Africa conference a few weeks ago, I put up this picture and talked about it. MORE
Many retailers are finding it difficult to connect with mi llennial shoppers. Findings from Centriam’s 2017 Retail Study confirm this: millennials are more price sensitive, less likely to repurchase, and 40% more likely to be detractors. Retail Customer ExperienceEven when able to sell to them, they are often unable to sustain the relationship. MORE
Using conclusions drawn from Centriam’s 2017 Retail Study, we have proposed areas of focus to enhance customer experience for two common NPS objectives. Retail Customer Experience MORE
More than 8,300 retail stores are expected to close all over North America in the next 12 months. And yet, according to Doug Stephens , founder of the consultancy Retail Prophet, brick-and-mortar stores still have an important role in business today. Retail is transforming. MORE
RetailSavvy brands with strong e-commerce strategies, like REI, Toro, and Lowe’s, understand that delivering a better customer experience (CX) results in greater profitability. If you’re gearing up to take your business to the next level, you’ll need to enhance your CX from the ground up. MORE
A few years ago, trade publications were plastered with phrases like “the retail apocalypse” and “the end is near for retail.” The reality is, retailers aren’t going anywhere. It’s not enough to sell products; retailers must sell experiences too. Online retailers and brick-and-mortars that embrace developing technology have been able to create customer experiences that keep consumers coming back for more. The State of CX in Retail. MORE
A simple Google search for the phrase “retail Armageddon” produces 413,000 results. Here are just a few of the search findings from this year: May 5 th, Retail Armageddon: More bankruptcies in four months than all of 2016. In fact, online retail increased 18.1% MORE
What happens when that very concept gets in the way between a customer and a retail company? The post CX Storytime Tale of The Time that Retail Forgot appeared first on The Upsell. ? When is 10 minutes not 10 minutes? The concept of time can mean different things to different people. MORE
Last Saturday, I went to Macy’s to get a watch repaired. The watch was purchased from Macy’s as an anniversary present. It was one of the few times my husband guessed right. Don’t even get me started on the drugstore earrings debacle; we no longer speak of this incident.) I love this watch and I. MORE
260 Aware of the increasing competition and decreasing margins, some activewear retailers are looking for new ways to stand out. These retailers are embracing more immersive strategies, bringing unconventional experiences into physical retail. The rise of experiential retailing. MORE
Retail has hit a rough patch. It found most firms in digital and traditional retail around the world only earned the research firm’s Customer Experience Index (CX Index) score in the “OK” range. As his analysis of the Whole Foods acquisition shows, Stephens has deep expertise in retail. MORE
Think of any retailer category out there, and the consumer inevitable wins in getting it their way“ The above quote is by Mark O’Neil, COO of Cox Automotive, at the recent JD Power 2017 Automotive Forum. The title of his presentation was Connected Retail: Deals in the Digital. MORE
In my brief time speaking with her, I was able to see how industries with a high volume of customer interactions, like retail, could greatly benefit from this collaboration between SoftBank and Oracle. The post How Robots Are Changing Retail appeared first on SmarterCX. MORE
The post Can You Imagine the Outcry if a Retail Business Did This? Customer Service Can You Imagine the Outcry if a Retail Business Did This? …talk about a poor customer experience! This original article was written by Steve DiGioia. MORE
Here's how cannabis retailers can responsibly sell marijuana There are many nuances with the laws and regulations of the recreational use and sale of cannabis. MORE
A simple Google search for the phrase “retail Armageddon” produces 413,000 results. Here are just a few of the search findings from this year: May 5 th, Retail Armageddon: More bankruptcies in four months than all of 2016. In fact, online retail increased 18.1% MORE
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The shopping habits of millennial's are a perpetual source of anxiety for retailers. The crux of the matter is that many retailers are finding it difficult to connect with mi llennial shoppers. Customer Experience Analytics Retail Customer Experience
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Here's how cannabis retailers can responsibly sell marijuana There are many nuances with the laws and regulations of the recreational use and sale of cannabis.
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When it comes to improving customer experience, not all retailers are the same. In their recent article titled “The Great Retail Bifurcation: Why the retail “apocalypse” is really a renaissance” , Deloitte divided retailers into three groups—price-based, balanced offering, and premier—to help explain differences in retail business performance post-recession. Retail Customer Experience
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Retail is far from dead. That’s the key message I heard at the CX Exchange Retail 2018 , an intimate, invite-only conference for business executives in retail. Embracing technology is key to survival in retail, according to many speakers, including Sunglasshut’s Zaccheo.
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Join Intouch Insight and Rutter's on October 25 at 2pm EST to learn how one of America's favorite convenience stores delivers on their brand promise. During this webinar, you will learn: How store-level execution impacts customer experience.
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Here are three strategies convenience store retailers should use to collect more customer feedback Gathering customer feedback can be a challenge even from your most loyal customers.
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The retail apocalypse may just have to wait. But despite predictions that more than 3,800 stores are expected to close in 2018, the death of retail, much like Mark Twain, may have been reported prematurely. That doesn’t mean it’s suddenly smooth sailing for retailers.
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The post {Infographic} Retail Armageddon, Chupacabra, and Other Myths appeared first on Joseph Michelli. Save Save.
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OCTOBER 17, 2017
As a retail brand, there are certain elements your company deems important in order to uphold your brand image to your customers. RetailIt’s imperative that each frontline employee represents the brand according to the standards set for service delivery.
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DECEMBER 27, 2017
A simple Google search for the phrase “retail Armageddon” produces 413,000 results. Here are just a few of the search findings from this year: May 5 th, Retail Armageddon: More bankruptcies in four months than all of 2016. In fact, online retail increased 18.1%
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DECEMBER 28, 2017
The post {Infographic} Retail Armageddon, Chupacabra, and Other Myths appeared first on Joseph Michelli. Save Save.
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AUGUST 14, 2018
In my brief time speaking with her, I was able to see how industries with a high volume of customer interactions, like retail, could greatly benefit from this collaboration between SoftBank and Oracle. The post How Robots Are Changing Retail appeared first on SmarterCX.
QuestionPro Audience
JANUARY 6, 2018
Most retailers still don't want to accept bitcoin, but that doesn't mean they want to be left out of the cryptocurrency craze. Bitcoin Mobile payments Online payments Loyalty and rewards Retailers Cryptocurrencies
GetFeedback
SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
A few years ago, trade publications were plastered with phrases like “the retail apocalypse” and “the end is near for retail.” The reality is, retailers aren’t going anywhere. It’s not enough to sell products; retailers must sell experiences too. Online retailers and brick-and-mortars that embrace developing technology have been able to create customer experiences that keep consumers coming back for more. The State of CX in Retail.
Tema Frank
MAY 16, 2017
Retail Survival = Seamless Experiences. One of my favorite omnichannel retail stories is from Tesco in Korea. So when I spoke about changes in the retail world at the Seamless Africa conference a few weeks ago, I put up this picture and talked about it.
Michelli Experience
DECEMBER 27, 2017
A simple Google search for the phrase “retail Armageddon” produces 413,000 results. Here are just a few of the search findings from this year: May 5 th, Retail Armageddon: More bankruptcies in four months than all of 2016. In fact, online retail increased 18.1%
Centriam Customer Experience Lab
MAY 17, 2018
When it comes to improving customer experience, not all retailers are the same. In their recent article titled “The Great Retail Bifurcation: Why the retail “apocalypse” is really a renaissance” , Deloitte divided retailers into three groups—price-based, balanced offering, and premier—to help explain differences in retail business performance post-recession. Retail Customer Experience
Vision Critical
MAY 19, 2017
Retail is changing so fast that retail futurist Doug Stephens recently made this bold prediction : “Within five short years, the current user experience of online marketplaces like Amazon, eBay and Alibaba will begin to look as archaic as a Sears & Roebuck catalog.”
Vision Critical
APRIL 4, 2017
Brick-and-mortar is making a comeback , but many retailers struggle to drive sales. In these precarious times, both established and new retail players need to focus on customer needs. That stunning stat demonstrates why brick-and-mortar retailers need to pursue an omnichannel strategy.
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Tesla’s unorthodox retailing approach of having about 83 factory direct outlets (‘galleries’) in shopping malls and other unconventional locations scattered across the US with.
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RetailLast Saturday, I went to Macy’s to get a watch repaired. The watch was purchased from Macy’s as an anniversary present. It was one of the few times my husband guessed right. Don’t even get me started on the drugstore earrings debacle; we no longer speak of this incident.)
ijgolding
AUGUST 30, 2018
When it comes to the world of retail, the advance of technology has changed the landscape more in the last ten years than it had in the previous 4,000! The retail industry is the ‘poster boy/girl’ Industry disruption, from a customer perspective, is a very good thing.
Experience Matters
MARCH 16, 2015
Six other retailers earned Temkin Experience Ratings below 70%: Sears , Gap , Best Buy , GameStop , Kmart , and Foot Locker. Here are some additional findings: Retail was one of only five industries to improve its ratings between the 2014 and 2015.
Vision Critical
JANUARY 19, 2017
Aware of the increasing competition and decreasing margins, some activewear retailers are looking for new ways to stand out. These retailers are embracing more immersive strategies, bringing unconventional experiences into physical retail. The rise of experiential retailing.
MaritzCX
JANUARY 13, 2016
RetailSavvy brands with strong e-commerce strategies, like REI, Toro, and Lowe’s, understand that delivering a better customer experience (CX) results in greater profitability. If you’re gearing up to take your business to the next level, you’ll need to enhance your CX from the ground up.
Centriam Customer Experience Lab
DECEMBER 20, 2017
Many retailers are finding it difficult to connect with mi llennial shoppers. Findings from Centriam’s 2017 Retail Study confirm this: millennials are more price sensitive, less likely to repurchase, and 40% more likely to be detractors. Retail Customer ExperienceEven when able to sell to them, they are often unable to sustain the relationship.
Vision Critical
JUNE 6, 2018
This is especially true in apparel retail, where longtime rivals Nike and Adidas have both recently invested heavily in digital transformation and innovation to stay at the top of their game. Nike: Making apparel retail personal. Great minds think alike—even fierce competitors.
Vision Critical
AUGUST 9, 2017
More than 8,300 retail stores are expected to close all over North America in the next 12 months. And yet, according to Doug Stephens , founder of the consultancy Retail Prophet, brick-and-mortar stores still have an important role in business today. Retail is transforming.
Storyminers
MAY 16, 2016
Integration of Mobile into Retailers Business Model Roundtable. Apadmi have recently produced a whitepaper exploring the integration of mobile into a retailer’s business model and the benefits it can bring. The importance of integrating mobile into a retailer’s business model.
Vision Critical
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Enter: The kings of customer-centric service, interaction and engagement—retail brands. By following examples set by successful retail brands, health care providers can devise new ways to better engage current patient populations and expand their reach to new demographics.
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JULY 23, 2018
The post Can You Imagine the Outcry if a Retail Business Did This? Customer Service Can You Imagine the Outcry if a Retail Business Did This? …talk about a poor customer experience! This original article was written by Steve DiGioia.
The Upsell
AUGUST 9, 2018
What happens when that very concept gets in the way between a customer and a retail company? The post CX Storytime Tale of The Time that Retail Forgot appeared first on The Upsell. ? When is 10 minutes not 10 minutes? The concept of time can mean different things to different people.
Vision Critical
APRIL 19, 2017
A multinational discount shoe retailer files for bankruptcy protection. A major department store chain, once the biggest name in retail, admits that its future is now in doubt. These examples are just a sampling of the stunning headlines coming out of the retail sector.
Experience Matters
APRIL 9, 2018
Congratulations to Ace Hardware and Dollar Tree for earning the best customer experience scores the retail industry. Of the 49 retailers included in this year’s Ratings, Ace Hardware and Dollar Tree tied for the top spot. The post Temkin Experience Ratings Industry Snapshot: Retail appeared first on Customer Experience Matters®.
Vision Critical
JULY 13, 2017
Retail has hit a rough patch. It found most firms in digital and traditional retail around the world only earned the research firm’s Customer Experience Index (CX Index) score in the “OK” range. As his analysis of the Whole Foods acquisition shows, Stephens has deep expertise in retail.
Calabrio
JULY 18, 2017
No one ever said working in retail was easy. Succeeding in retail is tough and these days it’s much more difficult. Customer service remains the key difference of brick-and-mortar retail operations. The call center is no longer a cost center for retailers.
MaritzCX
MAY 4, 2017
Think of any retailer category out there, and the consumer inevitable wins in getting it their way“ The above quote is by Mark O’Neil, COO of Cox Automotive, at the recent JD Power 2017 Automotive Forum. The title of his presentation was Connected Retail: Deals in the Digital.
Storyminers
MAY 16, 2016
[Originally published on APADMI Apr 20, 2016 – Advice & Guides, Blog as:] Integration of Mobile into Retailers Business Model Roundtable Apadmi have recently produced a whitepaper exploring the integration of mobile into a retailer’s business model and the benefits it can bring. The post Key Retail Influencers Talk Mobile appeared first on Mike Wittenstein.
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Rather, it is a necessity for retail marketing today. Due to with its innovative, competitive, and cutting-edge business and marketing strategies Sephora, a Paris-based multinational chain of personal care stores, has earned the reputation of being the number one beauty retailer in the world.
GetFeedback
JULY 23, 2018
Retail is changing in 2018. In this post, we’ll explain how to create an omni-channel customer journey map for your retail business—and how you can use it to improve your customer experience. The first mistake that retail professionals make when dealing with customer journey maps is the belief that a single customer journey map describes the experience of each customer. This is a guest post by Tom O’Brien, Director of Digital Marketing at TimeTrade.
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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Last Saturday, I went to Macy’s to get a watch repaired. The watch was purchased from Macy’s as an anniversary present. It was one of the few times my husband guessed right. Don’t even get me started on the drugstore earrings debacle; we no longer speak of this incident.) I love this watch and I.
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Retail“When you have a good hammer, everything looks like a nail.¹” ” We tend to see our world through the lens of our favorite tools.
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