Technology: Page 5
-
Courtesy of Affirm
BNPL providers won’t face penalties during transition to new CFPB rule
CFPB Director Rohit Chopra said in a blog post that the agency will not fine companies making a good faith effort to follow regulations treating buy now, pay later loans like credit card transactions. His remarks follow significant industry pushback.
By Patrick Cooley • Aug. 22, 2024 -
Spencer Platt/Getty Images via Getty Images
Lowe’s continues to upgrade in-store experiences in pursuit of pro customers
The retailer saw year-over-year improvements to customer satisfaction scores as it continues to introduce new CX-focused technology to use in store.
By Bryan Wassel • Aug. 21, 2024 -
Explore the Trendline➔
nazar_ab via Getty Images
TrendlineTechnology
In this Trendline, CX Dive explores what technology businesses are investing in to improve CX and examples of successful rollouts.
By CX Dive staff -
Drew Angerer via Getty Images
How embedded payments are changing the way we pay
As payments technology advances, more companies are embedding the payments process in websites and apps, streamlining the checkout process for customers.
By Patrick Cooley • Aug. 21, 2024 -
Courtesy of Albertsons
Albertsons’ loyalty program sees growth spurt
The grocer’s number of rewards members has increased by nearly 63% since the end of its fiscal year 2020.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 14, 2024 -
Brandon Bell / Staff via Getty Images
Home Depot wants to help associates help professional customers
The home improvement retailer says associates will be able to better guide professional customers through complex projects with new insights available through its Sidekick app.
By Bryan Wassel • Aug. 13, 2024 -
FG Trade via Getty Images
How restaurant loyalty programs can drive more traffic and improve experiences
Restaurant brands that tie their loyalty programs into payment and ordering systems can increase convenience and personalization for customers.
By Bryan Wassel • Aug. 13, 2024 -
Thai Phi Le/CX Dive
Aldi adding Instacart’s omnichannel tech to all US stores
The discounter is also rolling out the grocery technology company’s Caper Carts overseas for the first time.
By Peyton Bigora • Aug. 9, 2024 -
Pascal Le Segretain via Getty Images
To boost Olympics engagement, the IOC turned to a customer data platform
The International Olympic Committee blew its digital engagement targets out of the water in the first week of the 2024 Paris Games, crediting its customer data platform, developed with Deloitte, for its success.
By Kristen Doerer • Aug. 8, 2024 -
Justin Sullivan via Getty Images
Wendy’s is ‘confident’ experience improvements will drive loyalty — and growth
A $15 million investment in its app and loyalty program is starting to pay off, CEO Kirk Tanner said.
By Kristen Doerer • Aug. 5, 2024 -
Courtesy of Amazon
Amazon’s checkout technology is getting an AI upgrade
Just Walk Out is rolling out an advanced AI model the e-commerce giant says will make its system more accurate and efficient, and less costly to implement.
By Jeff Wells • Aug. 2, 2024 -
Daphne Howland/CX Dive
Beyond invests in digital CX basics in push for profitability
Better search, personalized experiences and a cross-brand loyalty program are Beyond’s primary goals in the coming 18 months.
By Bryan Wassel • July 31, 2024 -
I going to make a greatest artwork as I can, by my head, my hand and by my mind. via Getty Images
Affirm says CFPB’s proposed BNPL rules will confuse customers
The bureau’s proposed rules would give consumers who use BNPL to pay for goods and services the same protections as credit card users.
By Patrick Cooley • July 31, 2024 -
Retrieved from Casey's.
C-stores see higher loyalty retention than QSRs, data shows
However, they sign up new members much more slowly than quick- and full-service restaurants, according to data from Paytronix.
By Jessica Loder • July 25, 2024 -
Courtesy of Best Buy
Best Buy updates brand with new tagline, hologram spokesperson
As part of a refresh, the company is updating its color palette and emphasizing personalized discovery and support.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 24, 2024 -
Jack Taylor via Getty Images
Airlines aim to mitigate customer frustration following mass delays and cancellations
Companies are waiving fees and helping customers get refunds after a global IT outage caused thousands of delays and canceled flights.
By Bryan Wassel • Updated July 19, 2024 -
Michael M. Santiago / Staff via Getty Images
Lawsuit accuses Patagonia’s customer support of violating privacy rights
The class-action suit alleged Patagonia failed to disclose that it shares call recordings with third-party vendor Talkdesk for analysis.
By Bryan Wassel • July 18, 2024 -
Courtesy of Bank of America
BofA tackles digital banking’s transaction pain points
The latest CashPro platform update is designed to better address transaction-related inquiries — one of the top reasons business customers call and email the bank.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • July 16, 2024 -
Courtesy of Hy-Vee and VusionGroup
Hy-Vee adopts electronic shelf labels
The regional grocer has linked with VusionGroup to add the digital tags to more than 230 stores.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 15, 2024 -
Guitar Center revamps tech leadership to tune the customer experience
Adolfo Rodriguez, incoming chief technology and information officer, most recently served as SVP of technology transformation at Advance Auto Parts.
By Roberto Torres • July 12, 2024 -
Julia Gomina via Getty Images
Self checkout boasts ‘record’ year: report
The U.S. is the world’s largest self-checkout market, driven in part by supermarket chains and c-stores, even as some retailers pull back on the tech.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 9, 2024 -
Scott Olson via Getty Images
Foot Locker makes it easier for loyalty members to earn and redeem rewards
FLX Rewards’ streamlined benefits and enhanced search reflect broader loyalty program trends in the retail industry.
By Bryan Wassel • June 25, 2024 -
Courtesy of Starbucks
Starbucks, Marriott Bonvoy link loyalty programs
The deal is the latest in Starbucks’ large, corporate rewards partnerships, which have seen the coffee giant link up with Bank of America and Delta SkyMiles.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • June 21, 2024 -
Chip Somodevilla via Getty Images
Apple to drop BNPL option in US
The tech giant said it will discontinue its buy now, pay later service and shift to offering consumers alternative payment options.
By Patrick Cooley , Lynne Marek • June 18, 2024 -
Joe Raedle via Getty Images
McDonald’s ends IBM drive-thru voice order test
The fast food chain still sees a future for automated order taking at the drive-thru and expects to make a decision about the tech by year’s end.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • June 17, 2024 -
Courtesy of Walmart
Walmart to bring electronic shelf labels to thousands of stores
The retailer expects to deploy the technology to 2,300 locations by 2026 in a bid to improve efficiency and customer service.
By Sam Silverstein • June 11, 2024
Previous
