User Experience

The world of social media advertising is going through a seismic shift. Not only are brick-and-mortar businesses fighting for survival, many e-commerce brands are struggling to find and maintain their target social media audiences. In a world that includes thousands of competitors, a wide range of social channels and millions of demanding buyers, retailers must…

The words are often used interchangeably, but there’s a huge difference between "buying" and "shopping." Buying is straightforward. It's when your bathroom light blows and you need to purchase a 40-watt bulb as quickly as possible. Buying is the process of locating and purchasing a product you know you want — it's intent-driven purchasing. Shopping,…

As our world becomes increasingly connected, consumers' digital expectations are rising. Visa’s Paul Walsh discusses a recent report that uncovers current issues with antiquated means of collecting customer insights, fragmented digital to physical experiences, and provides recommendations on key means to simplify and improve the customer journey through data and collaboration. Learn how companies can partner with third parties to leverage data and APIs to co-create the customer experiences of tomorrow.

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In 2017, many struggling retailers closed their doors. In fact, more than 6,800 stores closed from the impact of online retailing or, in some cases, lack of interest in their businesses. Consumers are no longer willing to go into a store and meander through the aisles to make a purchase, unless it’s for a bargain (think…

An experiment published by Time analyzed the satisfaction level of 60 adult participants who were asked by researchers to spend $40.00 on a time-saving service and a material item separately. This report discovered those who invested in time-saving, on-demand services were happier and more satisfied with their purchase. The concept is simple: we all have…

Back in the 1970s, opening holiday gifts was an emotional minefield. Would this toy work? Chances were high that at least some would be duds. Back then, lots of cheap toys (and other goods) came from faraway lands still figuring out how to consistently make good things cheaply and in large numbers. As one of…

Some brands are learning the hard way that no matter how much they invest in a better customer experience (CX), a single mishap can have disastrous consequences. With customers more empowered than ever to share their feelings on social media, one negative experience can spark the outrage of thousands online. Just ask any of the…

The way we shop and sell goods has significantly changed over the past several years. Everything has become more digital, and last year’s Black Friday sales made that clear. And while more consumers are embracing online shopping, many still enjoy the experience of going to traditional brick-and-mortar stores to purchase goods. In physical shops, we…

Amazon.com accomplished more in 2017 than most businesses hope to achieve in their existence, from winning Oscars to buying Whole Foods — and what a year it was. It seems as though Amazon is putting its foot in every open door, from healthcare to grocery to streaming services. The retail giant's vast resources, trusted name…