Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 28, 2023

We found that more than 70% of employees who say they have the perfect amount of tech tools plan on staying at their company long-term. 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?

Finance 255

Finance Employee Engagement Supermarket Management 255

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 247

Advertising Store Operations Merchant Services Wholesale 247

Inside Retail

JANUARY 12, 2023

It recently signed a partnership with Charter Hall, and is looking to expand to 20 new sites as part of its growth plans. Here, we speak with Morsl CEO and founder Karla Borland about how Morsl came to be, why it pivoted and its plans for the upcoming year. What appealed to the participants involved about Morsl’s plans?

ATS 130

ATS Employee Engagement Kiosk Planning 130

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

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

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

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

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

Storis

MARCH 19, 2024

Furniture retail leaders recognize the need for modern Enterprise Resource Planning systems to streamline operations and drive growth. 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.

Home Furnishings 52

Home Furnishings Management Planning Accounting 52

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. All the elements work seamlessly together to help retailers plan, deliver and track their promotions.

Promotions 95

Promotions Employee Engagement Checkout Returns 95

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

Mass Relators

MAY 31, 2022

Simonsen joined Dollar General in 2013, and has since held roles of increasing responsibility in store operations, procurement, pricing, business analytics, and merchandising planning. Tyler Hickman has been promoted to vice president, division merchandise manager.

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. The Results: The $100 Million Insight.

Store Operations 98

Store Operations Customer Experience Planning Management 98

365 Retail

DECEMBER 7, 2021

UK retailers, facing a perfect storm of challenges including labour shortages, intense hiring competition and heavier employee workloads, are prioritising investment in digital workplace tools to support their frontline employees and enhance the customer experience.

Employee Engagement 52

Employee Engagement Planning Customer Experience Consumer 52

Clover - Retail

MARCH 29, 2024

Defining professional roles in retail First, use your business plan mission and vision to determine what sets your retail business apart and how your staff will contribute to that. Explain potential career development plans and opportunities for career growth. Assign mentors or buddies to support new employees.

Planning 52

Planning Employee Engagement Inventory Management Point of Sale 52

Hyken

JANUARY 15, 2024

An accountability mindset in customer service empowers employees to actively choose behaviors that improve customer experience and ensure success. By adopting a mindset emphasizing accountability, employees, managers, and decision-makers go beyond competence and into elite performance for their customers. .”

Accounting 66

Accounting Customer Experience Employee Engagement Planning 66

Retail TouchPoints

MAY 28, 2020

Empathy in particular is becoming more central as C-level executives try to maintain customer trust, employee engagement and shareholder value — even as their businesses struggle. Doing so also builds skills in planning for the future among its key people.

Planning 147

Planning Employee Engagement Consumer Customer Experience 147

Cisco Retail

JANUARY 18, 2022

Hold the team accountable to walk away with a clear action plan based on what is learned and dedicate time to achieving agreed-upon outcomes. Whether celebrating successes, failures, individuals, or teams, we ultimately want the recognition to support employee engagement, team empowerment, and transformation goals.

Employee Engagement 52

Employee Engagement Promotions Accounting Planning 52

Theatro

AUGUST 15, 2022

Jen worked at a large Southern retailer for over three years: longer than anyone except the department manager. She’d kept a smile on her face even when customers vented about stockouts or long checkout lines. Employees get individual growth and development plans to help associates maximize their career aspirations.

Management 52

Management Checkout Planning Employee Engagement 52

Hyken

APRIL 14, 2023

This week, we feature an article by Nicole Kyle, Managing Director and Co-Founder of CMP Research. She shares how leaders can keep contact center agents happy and engaged in the changing work environment that now includes hybrid and remote work setups. After all, agents who are satisfied with their managers are 2.3

Management 54

Management Employee Engagement Planning Customer Experience 54

Hyken

MARCH 25, 2022

This week we feature an article by Anjan Pathak, Co-founder and CTO at Vantage Circle , an Employee Engagement Platform. He shares how rewarding your customer experience team is critical to building an inspired, high-performing team. Also, research says that brands with a great customer experience get them 5.7

Customer Experience 62

Customer Experience Employee Engagement Returns Planning 62

Theatro

MAY 4, 2020

At Theatro, we’ve been busy supporting customers across the retail landscape, both those that have been operating through this unique period and those planning their reopenings. First, frontline associates are central to evolving plans both because they define the customer experience and because they are retail’s largest expense.

Shipping 52

Shipping Store Operations Fulfillment Employee Engagement 52

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