Lise Wilson

The retail industry has undergone a dramatic transformation in the face of factors such as Amazon.com's dominance and an uncertain post-pandemic landscape. To stay successful, retailers have had to adapt their stores rapidly — from reworking layouts to setting up delivery or pickup areas — all while ensuring customer service is still at its highest…

This year has been one of uncertainty and disruption across the retail space, with many other headaches arising during peak season. As retailers decipher what to expect during this critical, late fourth quarter, there’s a million-dollar question hanging in the balance: With getting items to shelves still a pressing challenge, how does customer experience remain…

It's not news that the global pandemic has continued to complicate both back-of and front-of-house operations for retailers, but the holidays are coming, nonetheless. Several factors will serve to increase the pressure on physical retail locations this year. There's an increased desire to shop in stores and to shop earlier. Consider: 47 percent of consumers…