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.

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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.

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Customer Experience Loss Prevention Employee Engagement Wholesale 52

Theatro

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Frontline workers who receive a clear roadmap to promotion and are incentivized to grow in their roles will become more motivated to do their best work every day. Keep Your Team Informed When people feel like an integral part of the team, engagement skyrockets. Thus, keeping your team updated about the latest company news is critical.

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Employee Engagement Store Operations Promotions Management 97

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.

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Employee Engagement Management Accounting Promotions 130

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.

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Employee Engagement Promotions Wholesale Supermarket 105

Mass Relators

MAY 31, 2022

Dollar General has promoted a number of executives across various corporate functions, in a move the company says reflects its culture of employee growth and development, as well as its prioritization of leadership diversity. Matthew Simonsen has been promoted to senior vice president of real estate and development, for example.

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Promotions Employee Engagement Store Operations Management 52

Cisco Retail

JANUARY 18, 2022

Teams who live and breathe retrospective practices promote a culture of continuous improvement & learning. Embracing the concept of failing forward combines all of the strategies covered in this series; fosters a growth mindset and psychological safety, and promotes learning within the organization. .

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Inside Retail

MAY 3, 2024

Friis noted that people often have very personal reasons for getting a piercing, so providing a great customer experience is critical. The company has a Net Promoter Score (NPS) of well over 80, which Friis described as “very rare in the retail business”. Another example of this is the global cosmetics brand Lush.

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Apparel Employee Engagement Fashion Accessories 278

Clover - Retail

MARCH 29, 2024

Assign mentors or buddies to support new employees. According to a study by the Association for Talent Development , employee engagement and retention increase by 50% when companies offer mentorship programs. Pair new employees with more experienced employees.

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Planning Employee Engagement Inventory Management Point of Sale 52

365 Retail

JULY 13, 2021

Retailers need urgently to digitise store management processes, and communications and training as the role of the store worker changes, says Fabrice Haiat, CEO of YOOBIC. This then becomes a problem of competitiveness and customer loyalty as retailers are unable to provide the experience consumers are seeking.

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Payment Services Visual Merchandising Employee Engagement Management 52

Hyken

MAY 4, 2023

Customer service productivity is vital to meeting customers’ needs in 2023 and beyond. Not only is customer service productivity important for providing a good customer experience, it is also vital for business success. What is customer service productivity?

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Customer Experience Customer Retention Promotions 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.

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Employee Engagement Management Planning Promotions 52

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.

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