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0aaaCharly Walter Gengo

Thinking About AI For E-Commerce? Don’t Skimp On Training

The rise of AI technology is playing a huge role in the shift in consumer expectations. By bringing brands closer to their customers and making automated, personalized customer service a…

Executive Viewpoints January 24

Lamps Plus Wins Customer Engagement Award For Focus On Customer Feedback

Clark Linstone, CFO for Lamps Plus shares his insights on new initiatives that have revamped the retailer’s in-store survey efforts. The company now receives thousands of responses each month. One…

News January 24

Orvis Wins Customer Engagement Award For ROPIS Initiative

Dave Finnegan, CXO at Orvis, talks about a new reserve online/pick up in store (ROPIS) offering that has delivered a double-digit life in order size for the apparel brand. The…

News January 24

Walgreens Deploys Handheld Devices To Bridge Digital And Store Experiences

Walgreens’ chainwide deployment of Zebra handheld devices to its associates provides them with new tools to personalize customer interactions and enhance store operations. Walgreens’ VP Special Projects Andrea Farris reveals…

News January 23

Microsoft Spotlights Kroger And Starbucks As Retail Innovators

“Reimagining retail” is a term buzzing throughout the NRF Big Show, but what does that really mean? During this interview Shelley Bransten Corporate VP of Global Retail and Consumer Goods…

News January 23

Mattress Warehouse Stores Will Stock Nectar Sleep Products

Nectar Sleep will jumpstart its move into the brick-and-mortar space through a partnership with Mattress Warehouse. Shoppers will be able to test and purchase Nectar Sleep mattresses from any of…

News January 23

Top Takeaways From NRF2019: Humans Remain Essential, AI May Not Have All The Answers

The NRF 2019 Big Show saw some of retail’s biggest names, including Walmart, Target, Kroger and Alibaba, offer a glimpse into what the future holds for the industry. There was an emphasis…

Executive Viewpoints January 23
0aaaChris Sarne Oracle

Mastering Post-Holiday Customer Service

Ask a retailer what keeps them up at night when they think of the month of January, and there’s a good chance the answer will be “returns.” Since Thanksgiving and…

Executive Viewpoints January 23

Exclusive Q&A: How Hershey Is Helping Retailers Grow Snack Sales Online

One of the challenges retailers face when trying to sell snacks online is motivating impulse purchases in a digital channel. While shoppers walking through a grocery store can be tempted…

News January 23
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