Tag: Retail

What does a true omnichannel store look like?

Self-checkouts. Mobile apps. In-store browsing touchscreens. Which of these digital capabilities is part of a retail omnichannel experience?The answer is all of them. However, as standalone offerings, these elements don’t result in a true omnichannel experience. As an increasing number...

Top 3 digital trends to expect for Black Friday 2023

Retail sales growth slowed in September as consumers struggled with higher housing and fuel costs, according to the latest data from the British Retail Consortium. Economic uncertainty means people are prioritising spending on necessities and around two-thirds (67%) of adults are spending less...

This year’s Black Friday goal should be all about customer retention 

Since Europe adopted the American-born Black Friday phenomenon, the annual event has become a key element of the retail calendar across the continent. According to PwC France, last year’s festivities across parts of Europe were overshadowed by the cost of living...

Ready, steady, shop: The future of livestream shopping

A market estimated by Coresight Research to be worth $512 billion with brands such as TikTok, Poshmark and eBay testing out the craze, livestream shopping is ready for its European moment. Mixing the best of both worlds, the comfort of online shopping and the interaction of hitting the high...

Advancing content commerce to enhance the customer experience during Christmas trading 

Christmas trading is rapidly approaching. For retailers this highly pressurised time of year is set against sluggish economic growth and high inflation, making it especially vital that they make the most of this prime sales period.  But the economy isn’t the...

The future of retail: how synthetic data creates enhanced customer experiences

In 2016, a viral YouTube video showcased a new convenience store concept. It quickly gained over 16 million views and sparked much online chatter. The store allowed customers to walk in, pick up their items, and leave. No queues, no...

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This week in CX: Can customer reviews powered by generative AI be trusted?

Happy Friday! Here’s the latest roundup of industry news from this week in CX. 📢 This week, we’re looking at Qualtrics new Video Feedback, Amazon new product review powered by AI, and gift cards winning strategy by New Look. Key newsAccording to...

The impact of Apple’s VR headset on retail: 5 essential factors to consider

Earlier this month, Apple unveiled its new virtual reality (VR) headset, Apple Vision Pro – and it has the potential to change customer experience on many different levels. For retailers, of course, this raises all types of questions. Principally, what does it mean for...

How can data analytics help us understand different countries’ unique shopping dynamics? 

Online shopping gathered momentum in the last decade and registered all time high growth during the Covid-19 pandemic. e-Commerce grew 25% in 2020, and sales touched almost US$ 5 trillion in 2021. However, the growth trajectory was not similar across markets. The European Union is a classic example of how each country has unique online shopping dynamics. This is mainly due to differences in consumer...