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Robots in retail: Balancing automation with the human touch

Inside Retail

In contrast, when robots are used correctly to add a sense of competitive advantage to staff, workers are liberated from repetitive tasks and given the freedom to engage creatively, whether that’s designing in-store displays, creating engaging promotions, or coming up with fresh ideas to enhance the customer experience.

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Retail’s returns challenge: How to balance customer demands and overheads

Inside Retail

Listen to the full podcast with Sophia Pope online here, including more insights into consumer behaviour surrounding sustainability and returns – and how it is “super important” for retailers to get their tech stack right to optimise customer engagement, yet minimise overheads.

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Stand-alone vs embedded CDPs: What’s best for retailers in 2025?

Inside Retail

As more businesses come to grips with the data they are collecting, storing and analysing, the Customer Data Platform Institute has found the way customer data platforms or CDPs are being integrated into broader customer-facing systems is evolving. Integration needs: Does your business rely on a variety of third-party tools?

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Majority of Australian brands struggle with connecting customer data

Inside Retail

According to a survey by Twilio, 51 per cent of brands admitted they struggle, while 46 per cent said they are having difficulty turning data into customer insights. The company noted that 49 per cent of customers said they would trust a brand more if it disclosed how it uses customer data in AI-powered interactions.

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eCommerce in 2025: How Customer Experience Drives Online Retail Success

Speaker: Jennifer Wright and Nick Barron

Success lies in finding the balance between operational flexibility and creating experiences that keep customers coming back. The future of retail belongs to those who can stay ahead of shifting customer preferences and marketing trends.

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What’s in store for retail in 2025?

Retail Focus

This nuanced implementation demonstrates how companies are pragmatically balancing AI’s efficiency with consumer safety and brand integrity. Bettencourt said 2025 will see successful retailers master the art of balancing novel experiences with the predictability that customers crave.

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Retail’s returns challenge: How to balance customer demands and overheads

Inside Retail

Listen to the full podcast with Sophia Pope online here, including more insights into consumer behaviour surrounding sustainability and returns – and how it is “super important” for retailers to get their tech stack right to optimise customer engagement, yet minimise overheads.

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