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Walmart tests in-app generative AI shopping assistant
The tool will let shoppers narrow their searches using natural language queries, helping them dig through complicated product categories for the right item.
By Bryan Wassel • June 10, 2024 -
Q&A
How smaller grocers can go big on loyalty
Digital coupons alone aren’t enough for independent retailers to stand out, said Bill Gray, president of Givex Rewards. “They need to have that extra layer of panache, that extra layer of touch.”
By Sam Silverstein • June 10, 2024 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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In this Trendline, CX Dive explores what technology businesses are investing in to improve CX and examples of successful rollouts.
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How engaged employees can become evangelists for new tech rollouts
Frontline teams can serve as proponents of new technology, helping increase adoption across the enterprise, according to PNC’s Pete Wheelhouse.
By Bryan Wassel • June 6, 2024 -
Microsoft enters contact center market with generative AI assistant
The Dynamics 365 Contact Center Copilot is a step into an established vendor marketplace that includes AWS, NICE and Genesys.
By Kristen Doerer • June 5, 2024 -
Hotel Tech-in: The app helping guests beat jet lag
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has tapped Timeshifter, which uses science to help travelers navigate time differences, to improve the guest experience.
By Noelle Mateer • June 5, 2024 -
Best Buy balances tech and staff investments to boost customer experience
The retailer expects AI-powered review filters, personalized app home screens and dedicated staff in certain departments to improve shopping experiences.
By Bryan Wassel • June 3, 2024 -
Dollar General to eliminate ‘vast majority’ of self-checkout, reduce new store openings
Despite a 6% Q1 net sales rise and performance that beat analyst expectations, shrink remains a significant headwind, CEO says.
By Nate Delesline III • June 3, 2024 -
Salesforce earnings disappoint, but CX use cases are a bright spot
The CRM provider expects its sales slowdown to reverse as more companies dig into customer data to fuel generative AI investments.
By Kristen Doerer • May 31, 2024 -
Walmart launches immersive digital shopping experience
Walmart Realm is composed of influencer-led virtual shops that are meant to shorten the distance between inspiration and commerce.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 30, 2024 -
CosMc’s launches loyalty app
The McDonald’s spinoff launched an app despite having only four locations, in a possible show of the burger giant's confidence in its new brand.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • May 29, 2024 -
Fraud prevention efforts boost customer satisfaction, study finds
Breaches erode trust, but improved cybersecurity measures can improve customer experience while protecting data, according to a survey by PYMNTS Intelligence and Nuvei.
By Bryan Wassel • May 28, 2024 -
Lowe’s customer satisfaction rises as it rolls out new in-store tech tools
The company’s long-term store transformation plan includes updates to self-checkout and a tool that lets associates add online orders to in-store transactions.
By Bryan Wassel • May 21, 2024 -
Retrieved from Chestnut Market.
5 ways retailers can improve the self-checkout experience
Experts from Mashgin, Invenco and other firms recently discussed common issues they see with kiosks and how retailers can address them.
By Brett Dworski • May 21, 2024 -
Home Depot pursues contractors with CX upgrades
While the company aimed the bulk of its CX upgrades at professionals, DIY customers will also benefit from an improved search engine and other enhanced features, executives said on an earnings call.
By Bryan Wassel • May 20, 2024 -
Are organizations providing accessible digital experiences?
Research shows businesses are missing an opportunity to embed accessibility in the design process, which can result in better products and reduce costs.
By Kristen Doerer • May 16, 2024 -
Uber adds student discount, restaurant lists in latest product rollout
The Uber Eats changes could help it onboard customers at a younger age, building loyalty that lasts beyond college.
By Julie Littman • May 16, 2024 -
Shopsense launches retail media platform for second-screen shopping
The technology allows TV watchers to purchase items inspired by on-screen programming in real time.
By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • May 15, 2024 -
Opinion
Why digital product passports are tailor-made for CX
While DPPs are part of the European Union’s larger plan to increase sustainable manufacturing practices, they also offer retailers a massive opportunity to engage with customers.
By Lars Rensing • May 14, 2024 -
Instacart sees smart carts as key growth driver
The company expects to deploy thousands of its screen-equipped carts in grocery stores by the end of 2024, CEO Fidji Simo said.
By Sam Silverstein • May 14, 2024 -
Shake Shack’s kiosks are now its largest ordering channel
The chain added upselling options to its kiosks and made the channel’s customization experience more similar to online ordering.
By Julie Littman • May 7, 2024 -
Automatic age verification comes to self-checkout
An AI-driven solution that’s being tested in Germany has eliminated the need for cashier intervention in 80% of age-restricted transactions, manufacturer Diebold Nixdorf said.
By Jessica Loder • May 6, 2024 -
IHOP’s point-of-sale migration is boosting speed, check totals
The diner chain has nearly completed a two-year migration of 1,500 restaurants to Tray’s platform, which integrates with handheld server tablets to trim order and pay times.
By Emma Liem Beckett • May 3, 2024 -
Williams Sonoma debuts new mobile app
The app gives users access to recipes, the ability to create and manage registries, connect with design experts and shop by room.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 2, 2024 -
Starbucks’ mobile ordering is so popular, it’s slowing some orders down
The company will roll out new procedures that will help workers reduce wait times, CEO Laxman Narasimhan said Tuesday.
By Bryan Wassel • May 1, 2024 -
Sam’s Club customers leave 23% faster with AI receipt verification
The AI-powered receipt verification is increasing customer satisfaction, too, according to the company.
By Bryan Wassel • Updated May 1, 2024