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Businesses are opening back up, but things are far from business as usual. Facing new customer concerns around health and safety, retailers have had to reimagine their operations. And while the crisis has spawned a bevy of new and innovative solutions to overcome unprecedented challenges, it’s become clear that the needs and expectations of consumers…

The retail industry has ridden its share of economic waves over time, but no sudden downturn has unleashed quite the level of uncertainty — and urgent need for adaptation — as the current COVID-19 pandemic. The ongoing crisis has laid bare the vulnerabilities of many brands’ current data strategies and highlighted the need for a…

As a kid, Labor Day weekend was always an exciting time. It meant the end of summer, but also the beginning of so many new experiences. New classes, new friends, and new clothes! I now think of these moments through my son’s eyes, with the goal of helping him to prepare for back to school.…

This past quarter, retailers discovered what happens when a robust omnichannel strategy is forced down to one storefront: digital. Players in every industry have accelerated their timelines and poured resources into their online experience, and are learning as they go. We see firsthand the strain our own customers are feeling as they stare down a…

At the start of 2020, the biggest challenges for the retail industry were issues such as market saturation, finding new ways for old and aging brands to stay relevant, and the impact of new technologies and innovations. No one anticipated the greatest challenge of 2020 — and beyond — would be a pandemic that shut…

The expression “customer experience” (CX) is everywhere these days in retail marketing. Today’s technologies and data-driven approaches have made it possible for brands to deliver highly personalized customer experiences. And it appears shoppers value this approach. A new Arm Treasure Data and Forbes Insights study, Proving the Value of CX, found that nearly three in…

Amazon.com gets it. Target and Publix get it, too. Customers expect a lot from retailers. Not just competitive prices, but personalized online shopping, flexible pickup options and returns, knowledgeable and empathetic in-store and contact-center employees. In short, they expect outstanding customer experience (CX). Amazon, Target, and Publix recently finished in the top three for customer…

U.S. commerce has experienced an unprecedented level of disruption since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Our modern global economy has never faced anything quite like it, and we’re still unraveling which industries will sink or float in a post-COVID world. While sheltering in place just a short time ago, many rushed to stock up on food…

Most brands have one goal: engage with consumers successfully. Consumers have more choices than ever, and brands must create positive customer experiences to succeed. Even with all the competition in every industry, brand-loyal customers will continue to choose a brand based on the high caliber of its offerings and the overall experience. Positive brand awareness…

In episode 248 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Mariah Chase, CEO of ELOQUII, a plus-sized clothing brand for women. Listen in as Chase discusses the history of the brand, her career background, and how ELOQUII fills a gap in the market for quality plus-sized apparel. She shares how the brand is communicating…