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Build-A-Bear has rolled out a new mobile-first POS and customer engagement solution from Jumpmind in 450 stores.

Build-A-Bear Enhances Shopper Journey by Delivering Relevant Customer Data to Associates’ iPads

Build-A-Bear Workshop has deployed a new cloud-native, mobile-first POS and customer engagement solution in 450 stores across the…

News January 16
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As the stress of the holiday season reaches its peak, retailers need to focus on the employee experience (EX) to fulfill their brand promise.

Want to Have Great CX This Holiday Season? Focus on Employee Experience First

This is Part 1 of The Holiday Readiness Series, which will feature tactical tips and takeaways from experts…

Features October 25
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Jean Dousset, a brand that specializes in designing lab-grown diamond jewelry, has opened its first flagship boutique in West Hollywood, Calif.

Jean Dousset’s New Flagship Shines Bright as a Diamond

Jean Dousset, a brand that specializes in designing lab-grown diamond jewelry, has opened its first flagship boutique in…

News September 6
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Capturing the Growing Spending Power of Gen Z and Gen Alpha

Gen Z and their younger counterparts in Gen Alpha are often referred to as “digital natives.” But what…

Features August 18
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Merchants are revamping the post-purchase experience to focus on transparency and value for customers.

3 Post-Purchase Fails…and How to Fix Them  

Executive teams have historically looked at the customer journey as a funnel, aiming to bring consumers from an…

Features August 15
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Inside Walmart's strategy to address the needs of small businesses.

How Walmart is Helping Small Businesses ‘Stay in Stock and in Control’

In many communities across America, the local Walmart is a neighborhood hub. Now the company has set its…

Features July 13
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Myos Pet Increases AOV 23% with ‘Conversational Commerce’ Service

More than 66% of U.S. households own a pet, according to the APPA National Pet Owners Survey. These…

Features April 3
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Efficiency and Engagement: The Great Balancing Act of Workforce Tech

71% of business leaders worry that their workforce tech investments will focus more on operations than employee engagement.…

Features March 15
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How GNC is Redefining Supplement Sales with AI-Powered Customer Service and Hyper-Personalization

Few things are as personal to a shopper as their health. Everyone has their own health needs and…

Features February 24
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