Tag: Retail

Fiserv brings the “smartest” point-of-sale system to Australia

Fiserv has introduced Clover, its all-in-one point-of-sale (POS) system, to the Australian market, offering small businesses a smarter way to manage payments, inventory, and customer interactions, all while eliminating the frustration of outdated terminals and clunky software.Already powering 3.5 million...

Chemist Warehouse straps on AI badges, promises fewer empty shelves and faster restocks

Chemist Warehouse is ditching the old-school stock check for something straight out of a sci-fi movie. In a $18 million partnership with Augmodo, the wearable tech provider, Australia’s largest drug retailer is rolling out AI-powered SmartBadges to its store associates,...

Beware of creating artificial CX havoc with AI

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) comes with many promises. It’s viewed as a shortcut to efficiency gains and increased revenues — a panacea for every business problem. But that’s not the case. And customer service leaders and their teams...

Retail bank customer satisfaction defies gloomy economic forecast, survey shows

The banking sector faces unprecedented challenges in an era marked by economic uncertainty and shifting consumer priorities. In a surprising twist, retail bank customer satisfaction has surged, defying the gloomy economic forecast that has seen consumer financial health, total deposits,...

From rudeness to violence: the urgent need for conflict training in retail & hospitality

The latest report by Axonify highlights the alarming extent of customer incivility in the U.K. Only 2% of frontline employees have managed to avoid rude or aggressive customers in the past year, while 65% worry about how to handle escalating...

This week in CX: is hospitality getting customer experience right?

Happy Friday! ‘This week in CX’ brings you the latest roundup of industry news.This week, we’ve explored the reality of hospitality customer experience, AI in Steve Madden eCommerce, as well as the real impact of call centre agents.We’re also discussing new...

x-hoppers’s new release spots shoplifters before they strike

Retailers have a new secret weapon against theft – and it’s watching every move. x-hoppers, the AI-powered in-store communication platform, has released a wave of high-tech upgrades designed to stop shoplifters in their tracks, boost team efficiency, and turn stores...

Self-managed fulfilment is stunting retail growth

A new survey from eCommerce solutions provider Radial reveals that 70% of fast-growing retail brands still handle fulfilment in-house, despite the growing challenges of scaling operations and meeting consumer expectations for speedy delivery.The study, which surveyed 200 retail decision-makers, found...

Business Movers Index sees UK shoppers connecting with tech-savvy stores

As 77% of Brits use tech to extend their in-person shopping, new insights from the Virgin Media O2 Business Movers Index shows shops undergoing a digital makeover.Looking to buck the depressed high street trend and boost customer experience, 42% of...

Global AI anxiety, fertility treatment concerns, and retail evolution

The U.S. tops global AI anxiety rankingsA study by ZeroBounce identifies the United States as the most AI-anxious country, with an AI Anxiety Score of 100 and 440K searches for AI job loss, despite a moderate 54.5% positive AI sentiment....