Tag: Retail

What’s ahead for CX in retail in 2023?

Retail today is perhaps more complex than it has ever been. But giving customers the experience they now expect doesn’t have to be.  This year’s study revealed notable increases in consumers who are willing, prefer or have a growing affinity for self-service...

Why retailers can’t stop innovating in the first digital cost-of-living crisis

TikTok has seen an exponential growth of users, and increasing interactions between consumers and brands follow naturally. The platform introduced its new social shopping feature, a game changer in eCommerce that has inspired others to follow suit. But innovation is not something...

How can CPG brands navigate increasing inflation?

Inflation is on everyone’s minds. The UK government has spent the last few months desperately trying to get a handle on one of the biggest rises the UK has ever witnessed. Subsequently, it’s of little surprise that inflation is the number one concern not just for consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies,...

4 digital trends that will impact the retail industry in 2023

The rise of omnichannel retail has transformed the vertical, with over half of retailers adopting tools that help them sell in more than one channel. In 2023, consumer expectations and in-store and online shopping experiences will continue to evolve. As the following four trends gain...

8 small business tips to supercharge your marketing in 2023

As 2023 is just around the corner, it’s time to finalise your marketing strategy. Decide how you’ll be allocating resources ready for the new year.  Consumers are shopping online on a larger scale than ever before. The digital landscape continues to head towards a...

Could this year’s be the busiest Black Friday ever?

The cost of living crisis is hitting the UK hard. 77% of the population have reported that they are worried about rising costs. With Black Friday on the horizon, retailers have already spent weeks calculating the best deals they can offer....

Online feedback for your retail CX programme is invaluable

We know the value of customer feedback. It assists business growth, identifies areas of weaknesses, and what’s working well. And that’s just scratching the surface.  On November 30th 2022 10am GMT, CXM have the honour to host a free online webinar...

How will Consumer Duty drive major CX shifts in the retail industry?

The FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) in 2022 published their final rules for the Consumer Duty. This is a set of procedures that companies must have in place to meet the required standard of consumer protection and support. Many companies had to...

How to implement data-driven decision making through Supply Chain 4.0

The retail industry has become accustomed to dealing with disruption over the past few years. COVID-19 lockdowns brought about unpredictable challenges, such as overstocked warehouses, port issues and order cancellation due to suppliers shutting down. This has continued into 2022....

How to ensure your retail employees don’t work in a toxic culture

The retail sector was perhaps one of the most affected in terms of employee turnover within the last two years. From transitioning from brick-and-mortar, to eCommerce, to struggling with staff retention, retail business owners need to start isolating the gaps...