Zendesk

MARCH 20, 2023

The retail industry is under enormous pressure to change. What does this mean for retailers? Retailers that rise to the challenge reap the rewards–higher CSAT, deeper customer loyalty, and solid ROI. In this guide, you’ll get the latest retail insights and actionable tips on how to supercharge your CX.

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Fonolo

OCTOBER 7, 2021

With businesses reopening after COVID-19 closures, US economist Mark Zandi asserts that retailers benefited significantly from the reopening economy. Moreover, retail spending is expected to increase by 19% this year. These predictions represent significant opportunity for retailers. Why retail call centers are so important.

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Customer Think

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Retailers evaluate and adopt causal AI to identify changes to improve their operations and gain greater insights into customer requirements, industry-wide developments, and strategies/tactics. At the same time, retailers are constantly seeking ways to improve their own decisions and the integrity of their decision-making processes.

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Execs In The Know

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

By Mike Myer, CEO and Founder, Quiq In the constantly evolving retail landscape, one thing remains unchanged: Excellent customer experience is the cornerstone of success. Among these, Generative AI (GenAI) stands out as a powerful tool that’s reshaping the retail industry. trillion annually to the global economy. Did you know?

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Customer Think

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

As 2024 unfolds, the dynamic landscape of retail invites the evolution of how retailers approach customer experience (CX). In order for retailers to earn consumer loyalty during the new year, they must incorporate several strategies into their […]

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CommBox

JUNE 17, 2024

Retailers must provide exceptional customer experiences to stay ahead of competitors and surpass consumer expectations. By integrating AI technologies such as CommBox’s AI-driven platform, retailers can transform the retail customer experience. CommBox leverages AI-driven insights to help retailers deliver exactly that.

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Doing CX Right

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Explore AI's transformative power to elevate retail customer customer service. The post Lessons from Zappos: Elevating AI Integration for Next-Level Retail Customer Service appeared first on Doing CX Right.

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Customer Think

JULY 14, 2024

A shift has occurred in retail, fuelled by technological advancements and a change in consumer expectations. Remember the days when shopping would involve leaving your house, buying a few items and then going home? We don’t either. Shopping is no longer just about the product but also about the experience. And there is no greater […]

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Customer Think

AUGUST 27, 2024

Edward Funnekotter, Chief Architect and AI Officer, Solace, explores how pairing AI with data from IoT devices, underpinned with an event-enabled approach, is changing the way retailers do retail – from the shop floor, to understanding customer experiences, to optimizing stock levels in the warehouse.

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Uniphore

DECEMBER 7, 2021

According to Deloitte , retailers can expect sales to increase by 7-9% — a very merry holiday, indeed.?However, Customers may still flock to big online retailers and avoid brick-and-mortar establishments. Retail CX Trends in 2021: Holiday Retail Challenges You Can Turn Into Opportunities. However, obstacles still loom.

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Customer Think

JANUARY 20, 2023

Let’s start 2023 with a retail homework assignment. Here’s the point: Retailers and brands tend to confuse customer habits with customer loyalty. List the top three reasons your customers are loyal to you. Convenience doesn’t count. I’ll wait.

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Beyond Philosophy

JULY 7, 2022

It’s about brick-and-mortar retail because, after the pandemic, physical retail is bouncing back as people want a real-life experience after the lockdowns and other events. How can these retailers benefit from the new technologies? How can these retailers benefit from the new technologies?

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Customer Think

MARCH 16, 2023

The retail industry is constantly evolving, and technology has played a significant role in this change. One of the most notable advancements in the retail industry is the use of digital signage.

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Customer Think

JULY 13, 2021

Augmenting Retail space with intelligent technologies that can create an interactive and context-specific personalization experience. Technology-driven innovations ranging from one-click ordering to personalized recommendations to smart speakers to anticipatory shipping are redefining shopping.

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Zendesk

APRIL 3, 2023

The world of retail is in a time of change. In the flooded market with almost endless options, many retailers are competing on the quality of their service. This is where retail customer engagement plays a vital role. What is retail customer engagement? Why is customer engagement in retail important?

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C3Centricity

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Because retail is in crisis. If retail as we know it is to return to “normal” – and many, including the HBR have already declared this to be near impossible – it is important to understand what is going on in our shoppers’ brains. Retail Store Experiences. We need to better understand shoppers.

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The DiJulius Group

MARCH 4, 2024

The post Retail Strategy: Experience, Experience, Experience appeared first on The DiJulius Group.

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Customer Think

JUNE 3, 2023

Eight in 10 retailers have said they plan to sell their goods through additional digital channels in 2023. Leave it to Amazon to level it up to a channel few likely considered: Anywhere. Amazon Anywhere is the online giant’s latest endeavor to further integrate its various sales streams: this time by selling goods on the […]

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Customer Think

APRIL 12, 2024

Can a retailer’s loyalty program drive customer loyalty and become a source of revenue? Some retailers and grocers are already leveraging the idea of augmenting a loyalty program with a paid membership, and, by the numbers, they have very good reason for doing so.

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Lumoa

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Before the digital age, customer experience in retail was a completely different world. We’ll cover its importance, provide strategies for improving it, and look at what the future holds for customer experience in retail. The retail market is insanely competitive today. Where and how they take place has changed, of course.

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Customer Think

MARCH 13, 2024

Retail is evolving with the adoption of generative AI, promising to revolutionize operations from product catalog management to customer support. According to McKinsey, integrating gen AI could unlock an additional $310 billion in value for the retail sector, particularly in optimizing customer interactions.

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Customer Think

APRIL 21, 2023

Introduction Though the pandemic is over, the retail industry is still contending with serious challenges when it comes to demand. Economic uncertainty and skyrocketing inflation are making consumers more conservative with their finances, as well as more particular about their in-store experience.

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Customer Think

MAY 20, 2024

Predictive AI Powers Personalized Shopping Experiences In the swiftly changing retail landscape, the gap between consumer expectations and the reality of their shopping experiences is growing.

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Zendesk

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Change is the only constant in the retail service industry. Almost overnight, retailers big and small had to adapt to a whole new way of serving their customers digitally. Below, we unpack key takeaways from the report and explore what retail “Champions” are doing to win in CX, so you can go from a retail Starter to a retail Champion.

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Fonolo

APRIL 6, 2021

Every time a customer interacts with one of your sales associates or call center agents, the outcome will impact how shoppers perceive your retail brand. shoppopdisplays #CustomerService #Retail Click To Tweet. 80% of retail profits are generated by the most loyal 20% of customers. Master the “FAB” Formula.

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Customer Think

JULY 17, 2024

We’ve reached a critical turning point for Retail Media Networks (RMN). The first decade of RMNs ran on infrastructure that’s no longer viable, in particular onboarders that rely on third-party data to power identity graphs.

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Beyond Philosophy

NOVEMBER 28, 2020

Retail is Broken: This is the Solution. Some might say that retail is dead, another victim of COVID-19. The pandemic has hastened changes to physical and digital retail experiences and customer behavior. Psychological theory underlays much of our behavior in retail experiences. People also use body stimuli in thinking.

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Zendesk

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

After the chaos and uncertainty of the past few years, with supply chain woes, staffing shortages, and inflationary pressures, there is some good news for the retail industry. The National Retail Federation (NRF) predicts that holiday sales will be healthy this year. What’s more, many of those sales will come from ecommerce.

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SurveySensum

JULY 27, 2023

Customer feedback is an invaluable tool that empowers retailers to create exceptional, personalized experiences that keep customers coming back for more. By understanding the voice of customers , the brand continuously evolves to offer unforgettable retail experiences that leave a lasting impression on its customers.

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Fonolo

OCTOBER 22, 2020

With the holiday season around the corner, retailers are feeling the pressure as they navigate one of the most demanding periods in a post-COVID world. . Following suit, Salesforce predicts that “up to 30% of global retail sales will be made through digital channels this upcoming holiday season.” But it’s not over yet. Morning Consult.

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