All Customer experience articles – Page 19
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Retail VoiceConsumers are not in a forgiving mood this holiday season
Despite tough trading conditions, consumers have higher expectations for customer service than ever before. Zendesk’s Eric Jorgensen examines how smart retailers are preparing for the most challenging golden quarter in years
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VideoWatch: 'BNPL is an important, growing part of our business,' says Currys credit director
Currys has doubled the size of its point-of-sale finance business over the past two years, Currys credit director David Buxton has revealed.
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AnalysisRetail Horizon 2023 - navigate disruption with our new winning strategies
Retail Week has launched its strategic toolkit, Retail Horizon, mapping out the winning strategies for businesses in 2023 and beyond. Retail Week data and insights director Lisa Byfield-Green explores some of the key trends set to shape the sector
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AnalysisRetail Horizon 2023 - navigate disruption with our new winning strategies
Retail Week has launched its strategic toolkit, Retail Horizon, mapping out the winning strategies for businesses in 2023 and beyond. Retail Week data and insights director Lisa Byfield-Green explores some of the key trends set to shape the sector
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Retail VoiceWhy having an experimental mindset can reap rewards
There is much that can be said about the magic of entrepreneurship when constrained, whether that be by money, time, or both. Agile Retail’s Marcus Fox looks at how having an experimental mindset can create huge opportunities
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AnalysisThe Tech List: 50 digital leaders driving retail innovation
Retail Week’s definitive index of the most influential leaders in digital commerce publishes today. The Tech List is a celebration of the people progressing innovation worldwide
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NewsSephora UK website launch plagued by technical difficulties and poor user experience
Sephora UK’s long-awaited website launch has been plagued by technical difficulties, blurry images and low stock, according to disgruntled shoppers.
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NewsCurrys launches on-demand tech repair service
Currys has launched RepairLive, an on-demand service that aims to reduce the volume of unnecessary returns and repairs, build loyalty and increase its “share of wallet”.
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GalleryIn pictures: Battersea shopping centre powers innovation at Zara, The Body Shop and Adidas
Battersea Power Station switched the lights back on today, opening its doors to unveil the long-awaited shopping mall south of the River Thames.
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AnalysisResearch: How 57 CEOs are investing – including Primark, Under Armour and eBay
A better view of customer data, RFID to improve stock visibility and more sustainable delivery – the leaders of 57 retailers reveal their 2023 investment strategy in Retail Week’s latest report, Retail 2023.
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Retail VoicePractise relationship marketing to avoid ending up like Sephora
With Sephora coming under fire over the privacy surrounding its consumer data, CM Group’s Tim Glomb provides three pointers on how retailers can build lasting relationships
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Retail VoiceHow to blend human with digital in retail customer experience
The brands that deliver high-quality, digital and human-blended customer experiences will be best placed to navigate the months ahead, believes Webhelp’s Mark Guest, who shares three retail customer experience ideas that can be deployed
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Retail VoiceNavigating the retail industry today
From staff shortages and recession fears to cost of living crisis and the modern shop floor, Fourth examines how retailers can shine as they head into the Golden Quarter.
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AnalysisResearch: 57 retail bosses reveal plans to navigate 2023
The bosses of leading retailers including Primark, Ikea, Waitrose, Under Armour, ProCook, River Island and McDonald’s have spoken in-depth to Retail Week for a landmark new report – Retail 2023.
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NewsJD Sports and Nike launch connected loyalty programme
JD Sports has extended its ties with Nike as the first European retail partner for its Connected Partnership loyalty programme.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Setting a new direction – How Gymshark, Lick and Farmison are evolving DTC
Online-only DTC brands were expected to transform retail a few short years ago, but recent struggles have raised questions about their long-term viability. Does the model have a future?
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AnalysisFrom BeReal to drone deliveries: Walmart, Rotaro and Trinny London reveal top CX investments
Retail Week’s Consumer Week kicks off today. From tapping into new demographics to understanding what shoppers really want from in-store experiences, retailers and brands from across the industry will share how they are engaging with cash-strapped consumers
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NewsMorrisons launches media business to capture brands’ advertising revenues
Morrisons has become the latest retailer to launch an advertising media business connecting brands to consumers.
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Retail VoiceHow AI can simplify self-service shopping
Retailers looking to provide consumers with a more convenient way to buy loose items should consider simplifying pick lists using AI technology such as computer vision, says Diebold Nixdorf’s Matt Redwood
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Retail VoiceWhy empowering staff can lead to success
Trust is built from the inside out and retailers should give greater responsibility to staff across their businesses, says Maze’s Mark Rice