In the latest episode of the CX Innovators podcast, Batteries Plus COO Jon Sica shares insight with RetailCustomerExperience.com editor Judy Mottl about the brand's strong growth and customer experience strategy.

Sica joined Batteries Plus just about six years ago as the chief strategy and development officer, then moved into the role of chief business officer and became COO in early 2024. He leads a powerhouse team that includes the chief franchising officer, chief information officer, chief technology officer and chief growth officer.

Batteries Plus achieved a 23.7% year-over-year increase in total systemwide commercial sales for October 2024 and franchise commercial sales grew by 24.4%, setting a new all-time monthly record. October's systemwide commercial sales marked nearly 20% growth year-over-year. Its franchise network that has reached over 800 store locations in operation and development nationwide

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In the latest episode of the CX Innovators podcast, Mike Robinson, head of retail solutions and a founding member of The Eighth Notch, Inc., board executive at Vista Outdoor and former EVP of Macys.com shares insight with RetailCustomerExperience.com editor Judy Mottl on the value of sustainability strategy and consumer trends in retail. The Eighth Notch is a technology platform focused on sustainable last-mile deliveries and founded by Jamie Sapp. 

In the latest episode of the CX Innovators podcast, Victoria Patterson, field marketing manager for the East Coast at Fleet Feet, and Alex Tallman, director of retail experience and education at Fleet Feet, share insight with RetailCustomerExperience.com editor Judy Mottl on how the iconic hospitality and lodging brand is transforming the brand.

Patterson's team supports stores in their grassroots outreach initiatives. The key is connecting with local organizations, (medical professionals, gyms, run/walk clubs, hotels) in order to enhance community wellness. Tallman's team is all about ensuring front-line associates are equipped to deliver an experience that satisfies both the customer and the referring provider.

In a previous CX Innovators podcast, Tallman shared insight about the brand's 3D foot scanning technology and other customer experience strategies in play.

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In the latest episode of the CX Innovators podcast, Jenna Berg, vice president of brand marketing at G6 Hospitality, the parent company of the Motel 6 and Studio 6 brands in the U.S. and Canada, shares insight with RetailCustomerExperience.com editor Judy Mottl on how the iconic hospitality and lodging brand is transforming the brand.

In late spring of this year Motel 6 debuted an innovative campaign centered around Garfield which the brand named as its first-ever official Chief Pet Officer. It all came together via a partnership with Sony Pictures Entertainment ahead of the Columbia Pictures/Alcon Entertainment animated film "The Garfield Movie," which hit theaters May 24.

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In the latest episode of the CX Innovators podcast, Stacy McGranor, director of CX strategy for Sharks Sports & Entertainment, shares insight with RetailCustomerExperience.com editor Judy Mottl on how the company, whose portfolio of brands includes the NHL team San Jose Sharks, approaches customer experience and why the guest is always top of mind.

Sharks Sports & Entertainment's portfolio also includes the SanJose Barracuda of the American Hockey League, the Sharks Ice Family of Rinks, the SAP Center at San Jose and the Tech CU Arena.

In the latest episode of the CX Innovators podcast, Sharmeelee Bala, CIO at JCPenney, shares insight with RetailCustomerExperience.com editor Judy Mottl on how the legacy retailer is approaching a $1 billion transformation.

The podcast is an extended conversation that began with an initial interview on RetailCustomerExperience.com.

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In the latest episode of the CX Innovators podcast, Briney Oayda, managing director at Bondi Active and Between the Flags, shares insight with RetailCustomerExperience.com editor Judy Mottl on how the Australia-based lifestyle franchise overcame a big obstacle – providing customers with insight on over 45 different product styles within a small retail footprint.

The technology solution, from tutch, a digital platform, offers customers recommendations and provides customer insight to the brand. Between the Flags has three locations surrounding world-famous Bondi Beach and is a go-to destination for locals and tourists.

Though the name Fleet Feet may spur the image of a runner, the retailer is much more than a runner's shoe store. It outfits runners and other athletes with needed footwear, accessories and knowledge from over four decades in business.

Founded in 1976 by Sally Edwards and Elizabeth Jansen, the brand has been running strong ever since and just opened its 271st store.

In the latest episode of the CX Innovators podcast, Alex Tallman, director of retail experience and education at Fleet Feet, talks with RetailCustomerExperience.com editor Judy Mottl about the brand's 3D foot-scanning technology, the focus on store associate education and other customer experience strategies in play.

Making the customer experience fun is at least somewhat important for many online and physical retailers, but at Fun.com, it's absolutely paramount. Fun.com, an e-commerce retailer that sells a range of fun products — from Star Wars plushies to t-shirts from the latest Disney hit — as well as being the home of Halloween.com.

CX Innovator podcast guest Dianna Lyngholm serves as director of creative services and e-commerce for Fun.com. She directs brand, strategy and development for multiple departments. Her team handles everything from product photography to marketing campaign curation and video content productions, in addition to social media marketing, copywriting and graphic design.

In this latest podcast episode, produced by Networld Media Group, Lyngholm talks with RetailCustomerExperience.com editor Judy Mottl about customer experience strategy.

Don't forget to check out the ICX Summit taking place Sept. 9-11 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Early bird registration is still available.

Neely Woodson Powell knows shoes and she knows how important it is to engage with customers to get customers to slip their feet into her iconic shoe wear.

In this latest episode of the CX Innovator podcast, produced by Networld Media Group, Powell shares with RetailCustomerExperience.com editor Judy Mottl how customer engagement, and providing 'shoe joy,' has driven success for her national brand of versatile and fashionable footwear.

Powell also shares how she hurdled challenges, including COVID-19, to create a multibillion-dollar retail empire. The brand's shoe line, launched 27 years ago, is available online, in retail stores and over 800 boutiques. Charleston Shoe Company will soon open a location in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Powell will be a keynote speaker at the upcoming ICX Summit taking place Sept. 9-11 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Early bird registration is still available.