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“We’ve got aspirations to be a global business”: SkinKandy CEO on growth drivers

Inside Retail

Compared to a sector like apparel, Friis noted that piercing is a relatively recent addition to the mainstream retail environment. And there is a hunger for the customer to have that ability to further fashion accessorise themselves beyond apparel,” he said. But it’s one with a lot of potential.

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The power of Invisible PR in retail

Inside Retail

Employee engagement and development: The frontline staff represents the brand and plays the crucial role in shaping the customer experience. Comprehensive training and a culture of employee engagement enable staff to represent brand values genuinely, enhancing the Invisible PR effect.

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Lands’ End Refreshes Operations with Long-Awaited Contact Center Modernization

Retail Customer Experience

Apparel company Lands’ End wanted to give agents more flexibility and involvement with scheduling while modernizing contact center operations in the cloud. 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.

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How Chipotle aims to attract Gen Z staff with next-gen benefits

Inside Retail

The future of the service industry While Chipotle’s new benefits are, hopefully, a signal to several retail segments to step up their benefits plan, especially food chains or apparel brands that rely on the work of customer-facing employees, the shift doesn’t necessarily signal long-term stability for service workers.

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Why it’s time to twerk your work perks

Inside Retail

Since he can buy only so many black T-shirts, he uses some of his allowance to dish out apparel for the neighbourhood kids. My neighbour works for a large challenger sports brand. He gets a monthly budget to spend on whatever product he wants. He gets a kick out of it and we’re lobbying the council to get the street renamed after the brand.

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