Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 4, 2021

When examining the negative impact this disruption of staff has on the customer experience as well, it’s obvious why success is not easily sustained. To make a comeback, retailers must understand the value of employee retention and the role it plays in performance, output and ability to scale. Reinvent employee training.

Customer Retention 261

Customer Retention Employee Engagement Customer Experience Management 261

Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 21, 2022

Or a customer receives immediate, personalized product promotions and recommendations the moment they walk in a store, creating a truly customized experience. These are just a few examples of what 5G can do for the retail customer experience. 5G can Drive Consumer Engagement. Improved Customer Experience.

Payment Services 244

Payment Services Checkout Supply Chain Management Customer Experience 244

Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 15, 2023

However, employee shortages are forcing many organizations to prioritize capabilities that support operating efficiency and store performance over employee engagement and loyalty. A lot of companies are looking to do more with less via productivity tools like task management, communication tools, etc.

Employee Engagement 229

Employee Engagement Management Point of Sale Planning 229

365 Retail

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Spanish fashion retailer, Desigual , has increased employee engagement and streamlined operational efficiencies in partnership with YOOBIC , the digital workplace solution for frontline teams. Desigual is an international fashion brand that was established in Barcelona in 1984.

Customer Experience 52

Customer Experience Visual Merchandising Point of Sale Employee Engagement 52

Theatro

APRIL 25, 2022

This disconnection decreased employee engagement, reduced service speed, lowered productivity, and lead to disjointed operational workflows. Managers’ effectiveness in communicating daily announcements such as health and safety or sales goals. Limitations on customer satisfaction, employee engagement, and task completion.

Employee Engagement 98

Employee Engagement Fulfillment Customer Experience Management 98

Mass Relators

JUNE 20, 2022

With more than 18 years of experience in strategic global sourcing, product development, manufacturing and international operations management, Li plays a significant role in DG’s nonconsumable initiative, health care and other product sourcing initiatives, the company said.

Promotions 52

Promotions Management Employee Engagement Store Operations 52

Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 3, 2023

The best personalized experiences happen when retailers make the customers a part of the dialogue and leverage data to create one-to-one experiences that are more targeted to them based on their unique interests and behaviors, as opposed to customers like them.

Consumer 217

Consumer Customer Experience Fulfillment Employee Engagement 217

Indigo 9 Digital

MARCH 11, 2022

By Tricia McKinnon For as much as we hear the words “the customer experience” the experience we have with many retailers often feels less than ideal. In defence of the retail industry delighting customers is not an easy thing to do. Nordstrom is making a bet that services are key to a great customer experience.

Customer Experience 52

Customer Experience Loss Prevention Employee Engagement Wholesale 52

Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

These ‘front-stage’ customer interactions are the surface layer of an interwoven chain of people and processes behind the scenes that contribute to creating a flawless customer experience (CX). The motivation of staff, the efficiency of internal processes and tools, and the company culture can make or break a brand experience.

Payment Services 130

Payment Services Employee Engagement Beauty and Health Customer Experience 130

Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Put managers front and center. To keep employee engagement and performance at their peak, retailers should ensure that management is always present on the sales floor, according to Michael Brown, Partner and Americas Retail Leader at Kearney in an interview with Retail TouchPoints. Create digital synergy.

Employee Engagement 254

Employee Engagement Store Operations Consumer Management 254

Hyken

AUGUST 18, 2023

This week, we feature an article by Koichumanov Erkinbek, Product Marketing Manager at Intelogos , an employee well-being and AI performance management platform. He writes about how AI technologies support customer satisfaction and employee well-being.

Employee Engagement 52

Employee Engagement Customer Experience Management Marketing 52

Hyken

MAY 27, 2022

This week, we feature an article by Sowmya Juttukonda, content developer & digital media specialist at Knowmax , a knowledge management system to enhance customer service. She shares how organizations can create an environment that motivates employees to become more productive and improve customer experience.

Employee Engagement 104

Employee Engagement Customer Experience Management Location 104

Retail Customer Experience

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Implementing NICE WFM Suite with Employee Engagement Manager supports the company’s transition to employing more home-based agents and won fast praise from agents and leaders alike.

Employee Engagement 63

Employee Engagement Apparel Management 63

Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 11, 2022

That’s why it’s time for brands to prioritize employees, by listening to every employee across the employee journey, optimizing the end-to-end employee experience and taking the right action to motivate, inspire and empower workers across the entire organization.

Customer Experience 259

Customer Experience Employee Engagement Promotions Outdoor 259

Hyken

MARCH 10, 2023

This week, we feature an article by Kathleen White, a business manager who helps organizations improve career opportunities and employee engagement. She writes about how companies can adopt a remote workforce and enhance customer service delivery.

Employee Engagement 98

Employee Engagement Customer Experience Management Location 98

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 6, 2020

In essential positions, where employees work at grocery stores, pharmacies or health care facilities, these individuals put themselves at risk daily simply through continued public contact rather than staying safe at home. This is something that will not only affect employee morale, but customer experience as well.

Employee Engagement 149

Employee Engagement Customer Experience Returns ATS 149

Theatro

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Frontline employees are vital to a retailer’s operation. The quality of a customer’s experience is directly related to the level of employee engagement. When customers need assistance, they expect fast, reliable service and they shouldn’t have to look all over the store for help.

Employee Engagement 52

Employee Engagement Customer Experience Checkout Management 52

Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 28, 2023

The retail sector is investing heavily in technology applications for customers — from virtual dressing rooms to paying by palm — but is the same attention being given to underserved employee groups? Managers and upper-level leaders are not the only ones who can benefit from access to information.

Finance 227

Finance Employee Engagement Supermarket Management 227

Hyken

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Top Takeaways: The hospitality mentality is key to creating a great customer experience in any type of business. Industries like hotels, restaurants, and cruise lines excel in this area because they live with their customers 24/7, which creates a unique dynamic for delivering outstanding service.

Employee Engagement 62

Employee Engagement Shipping Returns Customer Experience 62

Hyken

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Top Takeaways: The hospitality mentality is key to creating a great customer experience in any type of business. Industries like hotels, restaurants, and cruise lines excel in this area because they live with their customers 24/7, which creates a unique dynamic for delivering outstanding service.

Employee Engagement 56

Employee Engagement Shipping Returns Customer Experience 56

Inside Retail

JANUARY 12, 2023

Since the launch of Morsl’s micro markets, our service offering has extended to coffee, pantry, breakroom procurement and employee engagement events. Compared to traditional vending machines, we also offer an enhanced customer experience, where customers can view before purchasing and pick up the fresh food.

ATS 130

ATS Employee Engagement Kiosk Planning 130

Theatro

APRIL 5, 2023

The retailer wanted to reimagine its customer service and its frontline employee engagement with a modern and accessible solution that would connect its entire team—leadership, groups and individual associates—in real-time. Communication could no longer be fragmented, sporadic or complicated.

Employee Engagement 52

Employee Engagement Management Location Accounting 52

Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The top five episodes of 2023 reaffirm some of the most trending topics we covered on Retail TouchPoints over the past year, illustrating how rapidly the industry (and the customer experience) have evolved. Let’s begin the countdown… 5.

Advertising 219

Advertising Store Operations Merchant Services Wholesale 219

Retail Focus

JANUARY 10, 2022

Andrew Dunbar, General Manager EMEA of global digital consultancy Appnovation. Improved employee wellbeing and retention: As well as understanding the needs and wants of customers, integrated data software can optimise internal processes. And finally – new income streams.

Employee Engagement 244

Employee Engagement Supermarket Location Management 244

Retail TouchPoints

MAY 27, 2022

Reports show strong employee engagement and a 93% improvement in product knowledge, said Vrålstad. We are, of course, interested in selling more of our products, and equipping [store] staff with the right product knowledge has been proven to offer a significant increase in sales.”.

Employee Engagement 246

Employee Engagement Point of Sale Consumer Management 246

Inside Retail

AUGUST 31, 2023

It is this trust between leadership and their employees that sets the tone for employee engagement and performance. Pre-social media, companies were largely able to manage the reputations they let out into the public sphere, but digitisation means that anyone, from anywhere can comment on a brand.

Employee Engagement 130

Employee Engagement Management Accounting Promotions 130

Theatro

OCTOBER 6, 2022

This is why process automation is vital when seeking to impact employee engagement. By digitizing workflows, daily tasks become more manageable and your employees are freed up to focus their time and energy on other high-value responsibilities.

Employee Engagement 97

Employee Engagement Store Operations Promotions Management 97

Theatro

JUNE 15, 2022

The Theatro Mobile Communication Platform also provided a solution for corporate and store management to deliver training in a way that could be performed on the floor and at times that would not hinder the customer experience.

Employee Engagement 98

Employee Engagement Returns Customer Experience Planning 98

Indigo 9 Digital

MARCH 17, 2022

With a little more than 10% of Trader Joe’s employees being with the company for 10 years or longer Trader Joe’s knows what it takes to attract an retain talent. If you are trying to increase employee engagement or attract better team members consider these strategies that Trader Joe’s uses with great success.

Employee Engagement 105

Employee Engagement Promotions Wholesale Supermarket 105

Cisco Retail

MARCH 8, 2022

Many are still investing in health and safety measures for their employees while managing supply chain bottlenecks. These developments have also created pressure on employees to work in conditions that put their physical and emotional health at risk. They also decrease employee engagement and satisfaction and increase turnover.

Employee Engagement 93

Employee Engagement Management Location Customer Experience 93

I Vend

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Increase customer satisfaction by up to 20%. Increase employee engagement by 20-30%. Increase shareholder returns – retailers with consistently high customer-satisfaction scores have a three times higher return. Step 2 – Building A promotions engine is where the retailer sets up and manages promotions.

Promotions 95

Promotions Employee Engagement Checkout Returns 95

Theatro

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Driving Profitability with a Proficient Workforce: The efficiency gains achieved through Theatro’s suite of custom-built apps extend beyond communication. In addition to financial gains, a well-informed and connected frontline team enhances customer experiences.

Inventory Management 105

Inventory Management Customer Experience Employee Engagement Management 105

Inside Retail

JULY 12, 2022

The Customer Experience and Insight (CXI) research group faced this challenge recently when planning for our upcoming Strategic Planning and Management in Retailing (SPMR) executive education program. The pandemic has clearly exacerbated the need for employee engagement and a sense of community.

Payment Services 130

Payment Services Planning Employee Engagement Consumer 130

Storis

MARCH 19, 2024

My name is Jake Egan, and I am the Senior Manager of Consulting Services for STORIS, the leading home furnishings ERP solutions provider. Today, I lead our team of talented Project Managers. Introduction of the Implementation Project Plan Your dedicated Project Manager will introduce you to your comprehensive project plan.

Home Furnishings 52

Home Furnishings Management Planning Accounting 52

Mass Relators

MAY 31, 2022

With more than 18 years of experience in strategic global sourcing, product development, manufacturing and international operations management, Li plays a significant role in the Company’s non-consumable initiative, health care and other product sourcing initiatives, the company said.

Promotions 52

Promotions Employee Engagement Store Operations Management 52

Theatro

MAY 19, 2022

In addition, team members also gain immediate access to a suite of purpose-built applications designed to help them quickly find information, request assistance, and deliver game-changing customer experiences all while working “Heads Up & Hands-Free.” District Manager. Theatro is the best thing we’ve rolled out in 5 years!

Store Operations 98

Store Operations Customer Experience Planning Management 98

Hyken

JUNE 26, 2023

Top Takeaways: You can only expect to deliver a remarkable customer experience if you have remarkable employees. People think that customer experience and employee experience are two different silos. The first 100 days are the most important time in the entire relationship with an employee.

Customer Experience 52

Customer Experience Employee Engagement Management ATS 52