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Army & Air Force Exchange Deploys AI-Powered Customer Service Chatbot

Retail TouchPoints

The Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) , a retailer serving American soldiers, airmen, guardians and their families, has expanded its partnership with Manhattan Associates to include the solution providers AI-powered customer service chatbot.

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4 Steps to Operations and Fulfillment Transformation

Retail TouchPoints

Burgeoning demands for exemplary customer service and lightning-fast order fulfillment leave unprepared retailers scrambling for their share of the market. Data-heavy, complex operations hamper efforts to deliver positive customer service interactions, address errors and fulfill orders accurately.

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Generative AI for Personalized Service and a Competitive Edge in Ecommerce

Retail TouchPoints

In the crowded landscape of ecommerce, a positive customer experience across every aspect of an order has become intrinsic to online success. Details matter, from the initial landing page to order fulfillment through to delivery and aftercare. This helps minimize stockouts or overstocks during peak seasons.

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Why Now is the Time to Invest in Retail Automation for the Future

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Therefore, running a retail business in America requires a lot of effort and efficient technology for operation management. Forward-looking businesses in the retail industry are turning to automation software to streamline operations and improve the bottom line. In the United States, there are approximately 3.8

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7 B2B Ecommerce Trends + 13 B2B Brands Changing How Businesses Buy

BigCommerce

But how can B2B businesses sudden shift to an inbound model, or an outbound/inbound hybrid model quickly where they need to: ensure their backend operations flow seamlessly. customers get the same level of quality and service. personalized customer pricing. LTL shipping. antiquated ERPs and accounting systems. Clarion Safety.

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Why Ecommerce Growth Will Benefit from Brick-and-Mortar Stores’ New Role

Retail TouchPoints

To deliver on this, stores are increasingly doing double duty as fulfillment centers. In fact, the growth of ecommerce could lead stores worldwide to dedicate as much as one-third of their space to online order fulfillment, according to research from Edge by Ascential. Moving Closer to the Omnichannel Ideal.

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How to Win in the Real-Time Holiday Retail Era

Retail TouchPoints

The six qualities of a real-time retailer include: The ability to offer an authentic personalized service, based on consistent customer data across all points of contact. Successfully optimizing the digital supply chain also can result in more efficient order fulfillment, cost management and forecasting across the business.