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Retail/E-Commerce CRM > Magazine Features

Retail customer relationship management (CRM) goes beyond maintaining contact data and transaction histories. A full-featured CRM for retailers can integrate point-of-sale (POS) system data to sketch a detailed picture of customers, sales goals, and the effectiveness of marketing campaigns. Explore our latest CRM news, analysis, and advice for everyone in retail sales.

 

Tips for Protecting Against Retail Cyberattacks

Keeping retail data networks safe is an all-hands-on-deck endeavor.

QR Codes Failed Because the Ask Was Bigger Than the Reward. That’s Changing

After many false starts, QR codes have finally found their footing, but marketers need to treat the post-scan experience as seriously as the code itself.

The Leading Companies and Hottest Trends and Technologies in Customer Service, Marketing, and Sales: The 2026 CRM Top 100

CRM magazine presents its eighth annual rundown of the leading companies and hottest trends in customer relationship management.

The Top Customer Service Trends and Technologies for 2026: Customer Service Is Getting Supercharged

AI is opening new doors for contact center agents, managers, and customers.

The Top Sales Trends and Technologies for 2026: Traditional Sales Pillars Get Upended This Year

AI is flipping the script on decades-long sales processes and platforms.

New PCI Enforcement Starts Later This Month

Companies have until March 31 to comply with new PCI data security measures.

Ready or Not, Digital Doubles Are Here

Can your CRM handle agent-to-agent commerce?

The Best CRM Software, Solutions, and Innovators: The 2025 CRM Industry Awards

Our 24th annual awards recognize the vendors and innovators that shone the brightest in the past year.

The Best CRM Software and Solutions: The 2025 CRM Industry Leader Awards

Our top five picks in 11 categories point the way forward with the best products and capabilities hitting the market in customer service, marketing, and sales.

Six Top Innovating CRM Companies for 2025: The CRM Conversation Starters

These vendors kept the industry abuzz with products, services, and integrations that add up to innovation in sales, marketing, and customer service.

Klaviyo Raises Its Profile in Other Marketing Channels: The 2025 CRM Conversation Starters

Talkdesk Shifts Focus to Industry-Specific Implementations: The 2025 CRM Conversation Starters

Voice AI Becomes a Moneymaker

Hospitality outlets can now take advantage of voice ordering to increase revenue and retention.

The Leading Companies and Hottest Trends and Technologies in Customer Service, Marketing, and Sales: The 2025 CRM Top 100

CRM magazine presents its seventh annual rundown of the leading companies and hottest trends in customer relationship management.

The Top Sales Trends and Technologies for 2025: Thanks to AI, Sales Roles and Platforms See an Expansion

New technologies, processes, and duties require a training and onboarding overhaul.

Something Smells in Marketing’s Future

Scent marketing has historical uses and a wide range of possibilities.

The Best CRM Software, Solutions, and Innovators: The 2024 CRM Industry Awards

Our 23rd annual awards recognize the vendors and innovators that shone the brightest in the past year.

SoundHound Connects Users to Companies With Customized Conversational Experiences: The 2024 CRM Conversation Starters

The Leading Companies and Hottest Trends and Technologies in Customer Service, Marketing, and Sales: The 2024 CRM Top 100

CRM magazine presents its sixth annual rundown of the leading companies and hottest trends in customer relationship management.

The Best CRM Software, Solutions, and Innovators: The 2023 CRM Industry Awards

Our 22nd annual awards recognize the vendors and innovators that shone the brightest in the past year.