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How To Turn Around Poor Customer Service In Retail
The Decline of Customer Service According to Forrester’s CI Index, customer service is the worst it’s been since they first started collecting data in 2016. Other reports from Cavell,
Unexpected Collaborations
Unexpected collaborations break conventions often combining seemingly unrelated brands or industries. The purpose is to create hype, expand audiences, and enhance brand value by delivering something fresh and surprising.
Exploring Open Banking Branch Experience Opportunities
The State of Open Banking As we enter the next decade, Open Banking will accelerate from the regulatory to the implementation stages in North America. Look no further than
Package Design In 2025 – What’s Hot and What’s Not
In 2024 brands continued to push for personalization, sustainable materials, and big shelf impact with their package design. What trends can we expect in 2025 and what will lose
The Best New Retail Stores of 2024
2024 was somewhat subdued when it came to new store openings, likely a result of economic uncertainty. However, many notable retail experiences launched around the globe, ranging from high-end
Think Ahead for 2025: What Undercurrents Beyond Trends Brands Need to Know
“Predicting the future” is not as daunting as it might sound. If you’re paying attention, the future is already here. For the past ten years, we’ve shared potential future
Website Design and The Blink Factor
In the digital world, you have less time to form a lasting brand impression on a potential customer than it takes to blink. On average, a customer will form
The Power of Nostalgia: Designing for Instant Emotional Impact
Emotional connection is critical for a brand because it creates a deeper connection with consumers, influencing loyalty, purchase behavior, and overall brand perception. By evoking fond associations with a
The Top Trends in Brand Strategy and Positioning
Brand strategy and positioning are like a compass and a spotlight for your business. A compass guides decision-making and operational actions, keeping you on track toward your goals. A
Novelty Retail Experiences: Trends and Predictions
Trends in novelty retail experiences are redefining how brands connect with consumers. These immersive and unexpected spaces offer a sense of discovery, tapping into customers’ desires and behaviors. In
Future Of Cash in Retail Banking: Notes From Cash in USA Conference October 2024
The Cash in the USA conference, held on October 22nd in Nashville, explored cash’s current and future role in retail banking. The conference was well attended, and presenters reflected
What Not To Automate: A retailer’s guide to smarter service experiences
Technology as part of the customer experience is everywhere. That isn’t always a good thing. Although there are many ways in which automation and digital experiences have enhanced, expanded,
