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 264

Customer Retention Employee Engagement Customer Experience Management 264

Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Customer experience in retail is more important than ever before, but businesses are struggling to meet the expectations of the modern consumer. However, a significant driver of quality customer experience and business success is employee experience, an area where companies have complete control.

Customer Experience 304

Customer Experience Employee Engagement Management Consumer 304

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 260

Employee Engagement Management Point of Sale Planning 260

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 262

Payment Services Checkout Supply Chain Management Customer Experience 262

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

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 247

Consumer Customer Experience Fulfillment Employee Engagement 247

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

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 274

Employee Engagement Store Operations Consumer Management 274

Inside Retail

APRIL 3, 2023

Rather than defining ROI in purely monetary terms, Newman believes businesses should broaden their understanding of ROI to include initiatives that will have a positive impact on the customer experience. Return on integrity Sixty-eight per cent of customers wouldn’t buy from businesses with poor ethics, Newman said.

Returns 130

Returns Customer Experience Employee Engagement Management 130

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 283

Customer Experience Employee Engagement Promotions Outdoor 283

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 64

Employee Engagement Apparel Management 64

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

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 97

Employee Engagement Customer Experience Management Location 97

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 258

Finance Employee Engagement Supermarket Management 258

Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Building a Michelin-Star Customer Experience Without the right data — and enough of it — all the AI tools in the world won’t lead you to a single meaningful customer insight. As Managing Director for SAP Labs U.S. Artificial intelligence alone won’t unlock your organization’s potential. Let’s talk about your data.

Employee Engagement 245

Employee Engagement Consumer Marketing Management 245

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 150

Employee Engagement Customer Experience Returns ATS 150

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

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 61

Employee Engagement Shipping Returns Customer Experience 61

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 249

Advertising Store Operations Merchant Services Wholesale 249

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 55

Employee Engagement Shipping Returns Customer Experience 55

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 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 276

Employee Engagement Point of Sale Consumer Management 276

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

Retail Focus

OCTOBER 21, 2022

The study – which also canvassed decision-makers in FMCG and financial services, among others – reveals a series of endemic management, tech and operational issues in digital transformation that extended across all markets. Retailers are not alone in their struggle, either.

Employee Engagement 239

Employee Engagement Customer Experience Marketing ATS 239

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

365 Retail

MARCH 20, 2024

Understanding Shadow Boards At its core, a shadow board is a diverse group of non-executive employees who operate alongside the traditional board of directors or senior management team. Bridging the Gap One of the primary functions of shadow boards is to bridge the gap between senior management and the wider workforce.

Employee Engagement 52

Employee Engagement Management Planning Promotions 52

A1 Retail

MARCH 21, 2023

It has been hailed for modernising global waste management, by enabling producers to understand how much waste they generate by type, what happens to that waste, and its associated carbon impact to generate better environmental and commercials outcomes.

ATS 59

ATS Employee Engagement Fashion Customer Experience 59

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