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Most consumers don’t shop with a brand solely because of the products or services it offers—88% of customers say the experiences they have with that brand are just as important. As such, providing ...

From entertainment-led flagships to hyper-localized experiences and old-school clienteling, industry insiders share how physical retail can win back shoppers in an era where product is no longer the ...

In their efforts to deepen customer relationships in the face of economic uncertainty, many forward-thinking brands have transitioned from helping customers in an efficient, yet seemingly ...

We are a quarter of the way through the 21st century. I was reminded of that fact the other day, and it made me pause and reflect on what has happened over the last 25 years, particularly when it ...

In this article, we’ll examine these four retail engagement shifts and share how leading retailers are adapting their ...

Walmart is revolutionizing retail logistics by expanding its drone delivery service to four major U.S. cities. This strategic ...

I asked the BuzzFeed Community to share their experiences dealing with nightmare customers, not only so we can all commiserate, but also in the hopes that we might publicly shame people into acting ...