Hyken

AUGUST 19, 2022

This week we feature an article by Cassidy McDonnell, Creative Solutions Manager at Balto Software , a company that helps agents live on the call to analyze what’s working and scale best practices in real-time. She shares how organizations can improve employee engagement and customer satisfaction.

Customer Experience 67

Customer Experience Employee Engagement Management Fulfillment 67

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 264

Payment Services Checkout Supply Chain Management Customer Experience 264

Indigo 9 Digital

MAY 2, 2022

By Tricia McKinnon and Ben Rudolph When speaking about when Apple first launched the Apple store Ron Johnson, Apple’s former SVP of retail said : “when we launched retail [at Apple], I got this group together, people from a variety of walks of life.” “As But of course: the concierge desk at a hotel isn’t selling anything; it’s there to help.”

Customer Experience 52

Customer Experience Payment Services Loss Prevention Drop-Shipping 52

Inside Retail

JANUARY 12, 2023

Designed to look like cafes, the brand’s self-service kiosks enable employees to quickly purchase healthy food and drinks at any time. Since the launch of Morsl’s micro markets, our service offering has extended to coffee, pantry, breakroom procurement and employee engagement events.

ATS 130

ATS Employee Engagement Kiosk Planning 130

Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 4, 2021

The financial burden of finding, hiring and training replacement employees alone is enough to wreak havoc on an otherwise successful operation. 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. Streamline workplace operations.

Customer Retention 264

Customer Retention Employee Engagement Customer Experience Management 264

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. We have better visibility of what’s going on at the point of sale, and communication is much more fluid.

Customer Experience 52

Customer Experience Visual Merchandising Point of Sale Employee Engagement 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

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

Theatro

APRIL 25, 2022

Therefore, C-Store brands that invest in improving the in-store shopping experience and streamlining online ordering and curbside pickup processes can emerge as notable competitors to quick-service restaurants while increasing sales and deepening customer loyalty. . The Results: The power of working together as OneTeam in the C-Store.

Employee Engagement 98

Employee Engagement Fulfillment Customer Experience Management 98

Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 3, 2023

Consumers now look for personalization throughout their interactions with a retailer at multiple touch points. A positive customer experience makes a valuable difference in a retailer’s success. Retailers are still at a nascent stage of personalization efforts for their customers.

Consumer 275

Consumer Customer Experience Fulfillment Employee Engagement 275

Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 11, 2022

In fact, over the last 18 months, retailers have experienced a 17-point decline in customer satisfaction (CSAT) related to product availability and a 14-point drop in CSAT related to employee assistance, according to a Medallia Insights study of more than 85 global retailers. Final Thoughts.

Customer Experience 289

Customer Experience Employee Engagement Promotions Outdoor 289

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. Many business leaders, and retailers specifically, plan to increase their investment in digital technology for the frontline.

Employee Engagement 276

Employee Engagement Management Point of Sale Planning 276

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. Many would rather not be at work regardless of their paycheck. .

Employee Engagement 153

Employee Engagement Customer Experience Returns ATS 153

Theatro

JUNE 19, 2023

While there are many goods and services a store can offer, none of it can overcome a disconnected team that will undoubtedly frustrate employees and customers alike. Enhancing Customer Experience with In-Store Communication At the heart of any successful retail business lies exceptional customer service.

Employee Engagement 96

Employee Engagement Visual Merchandising Customer Experience Promotions 96

Hyken

APRIL 27, 2021

How diversity and inclusion impact the customer experience and what practices to adopt. Shep Hyken interviews Stacy Sherman, Founder of DoingCXRight and Director of Customer Experience & Employee Engagement at Schindler Elevator Corporation. Increase your empathy.

Customer Experience 127

Customer Experience Employee Engagement ATS 127

Hyken

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Using Conversational Data to Enhance the Customer Experience . Shep Hyken interviews Amy Brown, founder and CEO of Authenticx , a software that listens, analyzes and activates customer voices at scale. Top Takeaways: Customers want to be empathized with and understood by the brands they interact and do business with.

Customer Experience 104

Customer Experience Employee Engagement ATS 104

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 105

Employee Engagement Customer Experience Management Location 105

Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 20, 2023

With every conversation, my goal is simple: to have candid and at times challenging conversations around some of the industry’s hottest topics and trends. The retailer has built, tested and optimized mobile-based technology to help associates feel equipped, informed and connected to serve customers across all channels.

Advertising 263

Advertising Store Operations Merchant Services Wholesale 263

Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 28, 2023

But in many places across the retail ecosystem, an employee’s day to day can still feel very manual and their connection back to others in the business is irregular at best. The findings show those who don’t work at desks are more likely to lack the tech and data they need to contribute to their organization.

Finance 276

Finance Employee Engagement Supermarket Management 276

Small Biz Trends

JULY 9, 2022

Boost Employee Engagement. Your employees are likely the ones who interact directly with customers most often. So if they’re engaged at work, your customers will be more likely to have a positive experience. Increase Worker Buy-in and Customer Service.

Employee Engagement 140

Employee Engagement Marketing Customer Experience Location 140

Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Results from Retail TouchPoints’ 2023 Store Operations Survey indicate that hiring and retaining associates, at 70% , and high employee turnover rates, at 67% , are their top challenges. Experts shared six best practices retailers can apply to cultivate a positive and social workplace as the holiday season picks up: 1.

Employee Engagement 278

Employee Engagement Store Operations Consumer Management 278

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

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

Wiser

JULY 11, 2022

On top of this, a lot of time and effort goes into replacing employees. One side effect of this is decreased employee engagement, which can result in a lack of employee knowledge of company policies. This can eventually lead to negative employee-customer experiences—hurting your brand image.

Employee Engagement 146

Employee Engagement Advertising Promotions Marketing 146

Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

For example, its plant-based private-label brand, Plant Kitchen , has distinctive branding and packaging that stays in line with the high-quality look of the brand, still at an own-label price point. And what a success it has been, going from an online D2C brand to being carried at over 6,000 stores.

Employee Engagement 275

Employee Engagement Consumer Marketing ATS 275

Hyken

APRIL 11, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. a month, members could get unlimited refills of their favorite coffee or hot tea at any Panera location. Employee Engagement vs. Employee Experience: What’s the Difference & Why it Matters by Luke Jamieson.

Employee Engagement 54

Employee Engagement Customer Experience Returns Location 54

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 63

Employee Engagement Shipping Returns Customer Experience 63

Retail TouchPoints

MAY 27, 2022

A pilot program at a European retailer tested a game focused on a specific product knowledge area strategically chosen to sell new Bosch and Siemens high-end washing machines. for associates at several large consumer electronics retailers. The 10 stores where associates received the mobile-delivered training saw a 26.2%

Employee Engagement 288

Employee Engagement Point of Sale Consumer Management 288

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

Hyken

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Creating Defining Moments for Customers and Employees. Why Businesses Should Invest in EX (Employee Experience) as Much as CX. Shep Hyken interviews Liza Smyth, senior vice president of customer experience at Formstack , a company that helps organizations create workflows that enhance productivity.

Customer Experience 52

Customer Experience Employee Engagement ATS 52

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. The first was increased labor productivity.

Employee Engagement 52

Employee Engagement Management Location Accounting 52

Retail Focus

JANUARY 10, 2022

This includes anything from at-a-glance top-line trends to drilling down into significant growth metrics. Rather than isolating data teams from the people who rely on their insights, a well-executed analytics platform uses design that puts people first to keep everyone updated at the same time.

Employee Engagement 244

Employee Engagement Supermarket Location Management 244

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

Theatro

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Yet, it is increasingly important given the findings from a McKinsey report that revealed that one out of five people in the United States works in the retail and hospitality sector, and at least half of frontline retail workers are thinking about quitting. This is why process automation is vital when seeking to impact employee engagement.

Employee Engagement 97

Employee Engagement Store Operations Promotions Management 97

365 Retail

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

Embrace Digital Transformation Retail managers are finding that digitalisation offers a range of benefits that streamline operations and enhance customer experience. Moreover, leveraging analytics can offer deep insights into customer behaviour and preferences, allowing you to tailor your strategies more effectively.

Management 52

Management Inventory Management Store Layout Employee Engagement 52

Inside Retail

AUGUST 31, 2023

Sadly, despite trust playing an increasingly crucial role in the success of any business endeavour, trust in leadership, especially for government and institutions, is at a historical low, reports show. It is this trust between leadership and their employees that sets the tone for employee engagement and performance.

Employee Engagement 130

Employee Engagement Management Accounting Promotions 130