Technology: Page 6


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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 June 10, 2024
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    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
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    Trendline

    Technology

    In this Trendline, CX Dive explores what technology businesses are investing in to improve CX and examples of successful rollouts.

    By CX Dive staff
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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 June 6, 2024
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    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 June 5, 2024
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    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
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    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 June 3, 2024
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    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
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    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 May 31, 2024
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    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
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    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
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    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 May 28, 2024
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    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 May 21, 2024
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    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
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    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 May 20, 2024
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    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 May 16, 2024
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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 May 1, 2024
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    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 Updated May 1, 2024