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items-center">Retail</h2><p class="mobile-body-small lg:desktop-body-small lg:w-[200px] pt-1.5 text-dark-gray">Enhance store efficiency and customer satisfaction</p></div></div></a></div></div></div><div><div class="pb-4 pr-6 lg:pr-0 lg:pb-0"><div class="flex gap-2 lg:w-4/5 xl:w-full group/headline"><a href="/industries/government/"><div class="flex gap-2"><img alt="Government" loading="lazy" width="24" height="24" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" style="color:transparent;height:24px;width:24px" src="https://eu-central-1-shared-euc1-02.graphassets.com/AGYewIelvQiOhmtc8ww7Yz/7c5rDNscQ1Oe5T68tzSs"/><div><h2 class="mobile-header-xsmall group-hover/headline:underline h-[24px] flex items-center">Government</h2><p class="mobile-body-small lg:desktop-body-small lg:w-[200px] pt-1.5 text-dark-gray">Modernize public services with smart and intuitive tools</p></div></div></a></div></div></div><div><div class="pb-4 pr-6 lg:pr-0 lg:pb-0"><div class="flex gap-2 lg:w-4/5 xl:w-full group/headline"><a 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lg:desktop-body-small text-blue">Case study</p><p class="mobile-header-small group-hover/card:underline">Oklahoma State University uses Waitwhile to streamline student services</p></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></li><li class="h-full [&amp;_.navbar-icon]:hover:rotate-180 nav-item-arrow-down group/resources"><div class="mx-3 flex items-center gap-2 h-full cursor-pointer">Resources<img alt="Arrow Down" loading="lazy" width="11" height="6" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="navbar-icon" style="color:transparent;height:auto;width:11px" src="/cmsnext/static/media/arrowDown.f94dae0e.svg"/>
97</div><div class="fixed transform left-0 right-0 invisible group-hover/resources:visible -translate-y-2.5 group-hover/resources:duration-700 group-hover/resources:translate-y-0 group-hover/resources:ease-in-out group-hover/resources:transition-all group-hover/resources:after:transition-all group-hover/resources:after:duration-700"><div class="flex justify-center bg-white"><div class="w-[1600px] lg:px-10 xl:px-20"><div class="flex flex-col lg:flex-row lg:gap-6 pb-6 lg:pb-0"><div class="basis-1/2 px-6 pb-6 lg:px-0 lg:pt-10"><div class="hidden lg:block lg:col-span-2 pr-6"><div class="border-b"><div><p class="uppercase pb-2">Resources</p></div></div></div><ul class="grid lg:grid-cols-2 gap-y-4 lg:pt-6 lg:gap-y-10 gap-x-6"><li><div class="pb-4 pr-6 lg:pr-0 lg:pb-0"><div class="flex gap-2 lg:w-4/5 xl:w-full group/headline"><a rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_self" href="/resources/"><div class="flex items-start gap-2"><img alt="Tools and ebooks" loading="lazy" width="24" height="24" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" style="color:transparent;height:24px;width:24px" src="https://eu-central-1-shared-euc1-02.graphassets.com/AGYewIelvQiOhmtc8ww7Yz/9hvycEI7Q0OauCVsrCWi"/><div><h2 class="mobile-header-xsmall group-hover/headline:underline h-[24px] flex items-center">Whitepapers &amp; 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The report presents an operational roadmap plus 2027 predictions, all to transform service moments into customer loyalty and business growth.</div><div class="mobile-header-xsmall lg:desktop-header-xsmall">Samara Johansson</div><div class="flex pt-1 gap-2 text-dark-gray mobile-body-regular lg:desktop-body-regular"><div>2026-07-09</div><div> • </div><div>5<!-- --> min read</div></div></div></div><div><div class="contentCard flex flex-col group/content-card"><div class="pb-4"><a href="/blog/queue-management-and-pos-system-integration-explained/"><img alt="This is the default image alt text" width="464" height="464" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" style="color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:10px" src="https://eu-central-1-shared-euc1-02.graphassets.com/AGYewIelvQiOhmtc8ww7Yz/cmqovgxbsl2mn08ushi01fksp"/></a></div><div class="flex flex-wrap pb-4 gap-2"><div><div class="chip text-center bg-extended-blue-6/50 text-extended-blue-3 rounded-[30px] desktop-body-small px-4 py-1"><p>Guides &amp; tips</p></div></div></div><div class="flex gap-2"></div><a href="/blog/queue-management-and-pos-system-integration-explained/"><p class="pb-2 mobile-header-small lg:desktop-header-small group-hover/content-card:underline">Queue management and POS system integration explained</p></a><div class="pb-4 mobile-body-regular lg:desktop-body-regular">Efficient customer flow management requires more than simply moving people along; it demands seamless coordination between your front door and checkout. Without it, operational bottlenecks can quickly limit your capacity.</div><div class="mobile-header-xsmall lg:desktop-header-xsmall">Samara Johansson</div><div class="flex pt-1 gap-2 text-dark-gray mobile-body-regular lg:desktop-body-regular"><div>2026-06-25</div><div> • </div><div>7<!-- --> min read</div></div></div></div><div><div class="contentCard flex flex-col group/content-card"><div class="pb-4"><a href="/blog/the-state-of-waiting-in-line-2025-retail-as-epicenter-of-global-waiting-crisis/"><img alt="This is the default image alt text" width="464" height="464" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" style="color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:10px" src="https://eu-central-1-shared-euc1-02.graphassets.com/AGYewIelvQiOhmtc8ww7Yz/cmq813eiy1pfi07t9ll
97krkmjj"/></a></div><div class="flex flex-wrap pb-4 gap-2"><div><div class="chip text-center bg-extended-blue-6/50 text-extended-blue-3 rounded-[30px] desktop-body-small px-4 py-1"><p>Research &amp; data</p></div></div><div><div class="chip text-center bg-extended-blue-6/50 text-extended-blue-3 rounded-[30px] desktop-body-small px-4 py-1"><p>Guides &amp; tips</p></div></div><div><div class="chip text-center bg-extended-blue-6/50 text-extended-blue-3 rounded-[30px] desktop-body-small px-4 py-1"><p>Retail</p></div></div></div><div class="flex gap-2"></div><a href="/blog/the-state-of-waiting-in-line-2025-retail-as-epicenter-of-global-waiting-crisis/"><p class="pb-2 mobile-header-small lg:desktop-header-small group-hover/content-card:underline">The State of Waiting in Line 2025: Retail as the global waiting crisis epicenter</p></a><div class="pb-4 mobile-body-regular lg:desktop-body-regular">Waiting in line still has a significant negative effect on how satisfied customers are and how well businesses perform. In this fourth edition of our State of Waiting in Line 2025, we explore how consumers feel about the wait and how to create a service experience that ensures customer loyalty and business growth. </div><div class="mobile-header-xsmall lg:desktop-header-xsmall">Samara Johansson</div><div class="flex pt-1 gap-2 text-dark-gray mobile-body-regular lg:desktop-body-regular"><div>2026-06-10</div><div> • </div><div>5<!-- --> min read</div></div></div></div><div><div class="contentCard flex flex-col group/content-card"><div class="pb-4"><a href="/blog/retail-employee-sentiment-report/"><img alt="Employee sentiment report: Retail (2023) | Waitwhile" width="464" height="464" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" style="color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:10px" src="https://eu-central-1-shared-euc1-02.graphassets.com/AGYewIelvQiOhmtc8ww7Yz/cmn4qrhqaxxy807w1a9dtbd4k"/></a></div><div class="flex flex-wrap pb-4 gap-2"><div><div class="chip text-center bg-extended-blue-6/50 text-extended-blue-3 rounded-[30px] desktop-body-small px-4 py-1"><p>Research &amp; data</p></div></div><div><div class="chip text-center bg-extended-blue-6/50 text-extended-blue-3 rounded-[30px] desktop-body-small px-4 py-1"><p>Guides &amp; tips</p></div></div><div><div class="chip text-center bg-extended-blue-6/50 text-extended-blue-3 rounded-[30px] desktop-body-small px-4 py-1"><p>Retail</p></div></div><div><div class="chip text-center bg-extended-blue-6/50 text-extended-blue-3 rounded-[30px] desktop-body-small px-4 py-1"><p>Customer experience</p></div></div></div><div class="flex gap-2"></div><a href="/blog/retail-employee-sentiment-report/"><p class="pb-2 mobile-header-small lg:desktop-header-small group-hover/content-card:underline">Unlock customer loyalty with The Employee Sentiment Report: Retail | 2026</p></a><div class="pb-4 mobile-body-regular lg:desktop-body-regular">The Employee Sentiment Report: Retail | 2026 maps the critical shift in retail worker expectations, revealing how modern tech is no longer a luxury. Discover how empowering your frontline is the ultimate competitive advantage.</div><div class="mobile-header-xsmall lg:desktop-header-xsmall">Samara Johansson</div><div class="flex pt-1 gap-2 text-dark-gray mobile-body-regular lg:desktop-body-regular"><div>2026-05-26</div><div> • </div><div>9<!-- --> min read</div></div></div></div><div><div class="contentCard flex flex-col group/content-card"><div class="pb-4"><a href="/blog/how-to-improve-customer-experience/"><img alt="11 ideas to improve customer experience" width="464" height="464" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" style="color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:10px" src="https://eu-central-1-shared-euc1-02.graphassets.com/AGYewIelvQiOhmtc8ww7Yz/cmova7r577n1x08urddcgw0tk"/></a></div><div class="flex flex-wrap pb-4 gap-2"><div><div class="chip text-center bg-extended-blue-6/50 text-extended-blue-3 rounded-[30px] desktop-body-small px-4 py-1"><p>Guides &amp; tips</p></div></div><div><div class="chip text-center bg-extended-blue-6/50 text-extended-blue-3 rounded-[30px] desktop-body-small px-4 py-1"><p>Customer experience</p></div></div></div><div class="flex gap-2"></div><a href="/blog/how-to-improve-customer-experience/"><p class="pb-2 mobile-header-small lg:desktop-header-small group-hover/content-card:underline">11 ways to improve customer experience</p></a><div class="pb-4 mobile-body-regular lg:desktop-body-regular">Expectations of good customer experience are a moving target. In this article, we explore how to improve your brand’s customer experience to keep up with shifting customer demands and expectations.</div><div class="mobile-header-xsmall lg:desktop-header-xsmall">Samara Johansson</div><div class="flex pt-1 gap-2 text-dark-gray mobile-body-regular lg:desktop-body-regular"><div>2026-05-14</div><div> • </div><div>8<!-- --> min read</div></div></div></div><div><div class="contentCard flex flex-col group/content-card"><div class="pb-4"><a href="/blog/product-pulse-architecture-of-customer-first-service/"><img alt="This is the default image alt text" width="464" height="464" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" style="color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:10px" src="https://eu-central-1-shared-euc1-02.graphassets.com/AGYewIelvQiOhmtc8ww7Yz/cmocq8c6qhhek08w2kyg8x2l5"/></a></div><div class="flex flex-wrap pb-4 gap-2"><div><div class="chip text-center bg-extended-blue-6/50 text-extended-blue-3 rounded-[30px] desktop-body-small px-4 py-1"><p>Product updates</p></div></div></div><div class="flex gap-2"></div><a href="/blog/product-pulse-architecture-of-customer-first-service/"><p class="pb-2 mobile-header-small lg:desktop-header-small group-hover/content-card:underline">Product Pulse: The architecture of customer-first service</p></a><div class="pb-4 mobile-body-regular lg:desktop-body-regular">Fostering loyalty and protecting brand equity starts with a disciplined product development approach. Explore how Waitwhile’s North Star framework and a continuous feedback loop transform operational friction into a competitive advantage.</div><div class="mobile-header-xsmall lg:desktop-header-xsmall">Samara Johansson</div><div class="flex pt-1 gap-2 text-dark-gray mobile-body-regular lg:desktop-body-regular"><div>2026-04-28</div><div> • </div><div>5<!-- --> min read</div></div></div></div><div><div class="contentCard flex flex-col group/content-card"><div class="pb-4"><a href="/blog/7-must-have-customer-experience-technology/"><img alt="7 “must-have” customer experience technology in 2026" width="464" height="464" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" style="color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:10px" src="https://eu-central-1-shared-euc1-02.graphassets.com/AGYewIelvQiOhmtc8ww7Yz/cmoa3hblo29lt07w5vclm4n70"/></a></div><div class="flex flex-wrap pb-4 gap-2"><div><div class="chip text-center bg-extended-blue-6/50 text-extended-blue-3 rounded-[30px] desktop-body-small px-4 py-1"><p>Guides &amp; tips</p></div></div><div><div class="chip text-center bg-extended-blue-6/50 text-extended-blue-3 rounded-[30px] desktop-body-small px-4 py-1"><p>Customer experience</p></div></div><div><div class="chip text-center bg-extended-blue-6/50 text-extended-blue-3 rounded-[30px] desktop-body-small px-4 py-1"><p>Customer satisfaction</p></div></div></div><div class="flex gap-2"></div><a href="/blog/7-must-have-customer-experience-technology/"><p class="pb-2 mobile-header-small lg:desktop-header-small group-hover/content-card:underline">7 “must-have” customer experience technology solutions in 2026</p></a><div class="pb-4 mobile-body-regular lg:desktop-body-regular">Discover how customer experience (CX) technology can increase customer satisfaction, streamline business operations, and boost revenue in 2026.</div><div class="mobile-header-xsmall lg:desktop-header-xsmall">Samara Johansson</div><div class="flex pt-1 gap-2 text-dark-gray mobile-body-regular lg:desktop-body-regular"><div>2026-04-22</div><div> • </div><div>7<!-- --> min read</div></div></div></div><div><div class="contentCard flex flex-col group/content-card"><div class="pb-4"><a href="/blog/best-appointment-scheduling-software-solutions/"><img alt="Best appointment scheduling software solutions" width="464" height="464" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" style="color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:10px" src="https://eu-central-1-shared-euc1-02.graphassets.com/AGYewIelvQiOhmtc8ww7Yz/cmo17lfgcf93006unh065njdz"/></a></div><div class="flex flex-wrap pb-4 gap-2"><div><div class="chip text-center bg-extended-blue-6/50 text-extended-blue-3 rounded-[30px] desktop-body-small px-4 py-1"><p>Guides &amp; tips</p></div></div><div><div class="chip text-center bg-extended-blue-6/50 text-extended-blue-3 rounded-[30px] desktop-body-small px-4 py-1"><p></p></div></div></div><div class="flex gap-2"></div><a href="/blog/best-appointment-scheduling-software-solutions/"><p class="pb-2 mobile-header-small lg:desktop-header-small group-hover/content-card:underline">6 best appointment scheduling software solutions of 2026</p></a><div class="pb-4 mobile-body-regular lg:desktop-body-regular">
97In this 2026 guide, we’ll explore how the right appointment scheduler can save time and simplify the entire booking process– ensuring smooth operations for you and a positive, frictionless experience for your customers.</div><div class="mobile-header-xsmall lg:desktop-header-xsmall">Samara Johansson</div><div class="flex pt-1 gap-2 text-dark-gray mobile-body-regular lg:desktop-body-regular"><div>2026-04-16</div><div> • </div><div>8<!-- --> min read</div></div></div></div><div><div class="contentCard flex flex-col group/content-card"><div class="pb-4"><a href="/blog/best-queue-management-systems-for-retail/"><img alt="9 Best queue management systems for retail" width="464" height="464" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" style="color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:10px" src="https://eu-central-1-shared-euc1-02.graphassets.com/AGYewIelvQiOhmtc8ww7Yz/cmnsk5ogaofdx07w55i6k1cdu"/></a></div><div class="flex flex-wrap pb-4 gap-2"><div><div class="chip text-center bg-extended-blue-6/50 text-extended-blue-3 rounded-[30px] desktop-body-small px-4 py-1"><p>Guides &amp; tips</p></div></div><div><div class="chip text-center bg-extended-blue-6/50 text-extended-blue-3 rounded-[30px] desktop-body-small px-4 py-1"><p>Retail</p></div></div></div><div class="flex gap-2"></div><a href="/blog/best-queue-management-systems-for-retail/"><p class="pb-2 mobile-header-small lg:desktop-header-small group-hover/content-card:underline">9 best queue management systems for retail</p></a><div class="pb-4 mobile-body-regular lg:desktop-body-regular">Transforming operational efficiency in today’s retail landscape requires a completely new approach to queue management– one that elevates the customer experience and protects the bottom line. Our guide introduces 9 queue management software solutions for retail to help you choose the best fit for your organization.</div><div class="mobile-header-xsmall lg:desktop-header-xsmall">Samara Johansson</div><div class="flex pt-1 gap-2 text-dark-gray mobile-body-regular lg:desktop-body-regular"><div>2026-04-10</div><div> • </div><div>10<!-- --> min read</div></div></div></div><div><div class="contentCard flex flex-col group/content-card"><div class="pb-4"><a href="/blog/customer-flow-management/"><img alt="Customer flow management" width="464" height="464" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" style="color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:10px" src="https://eu-central-1-shared-euc1-02.graphassets.com/AGYewIelvQiOhmtc8ww7Yz/cmghxlo93ks4207vz8gavqc7s"/></a></div><div class="flex flex-wrap pb-4 gap-2"><div><div class="chip text-center bg-extended-blue-6/50 text-extended-blue-3 rounded-[30px] desktop-body-small px-4 py-1"><p>Guides &amp; tips</p></div></div><div><div class="chip text-center bg-extended-blue-6/50 text-extended-blue-3 rounded-[30px] desktop-body-small px-4 py-1"><p>Customer experience</p></div></div><div><div class="chip text-center bg-extended-blue-6/50 text-extended-blue-3 rounded-[30px] desktop-body-small px-4 py-1"><p>Industry use cases</p></div></div></div><div class="flex gap-2"></div><a href="/blog/customer-flow-management/"><p class="pb-2 mobile-header-small lg:desktop-header-small group-hover/content-card:underline">Optimizing customer flow management for improved efficiency and service experience</p></a><div class="pb-4 mobile-body-regular lg:desktop-body-regular">In this guide, we will explore customer flow management as the art and science of synchronizing people, appointments, and resources to create a friction-free customer experience.</div><div class="mobile-header-xsmall lg:desktop-header-xsmall">Samara Johansson</div><div class="flex pt-1 gap-2 text-dark-gray mobile-body-regular lg:desktop-body-regular"><div>2026-04-02</div><div> • </div><div>4<!-- --> min read</div></div></div></div></div><div class="flex justify-center pt-10 lg:pt-16 xl:pt-20"><span class="w-6 h-6 text-medium-gray"><img alt="Previous page" loading="lazy" width="100" height="104" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-6 h-6" style="color:transparent" src="/cmsnext/static/media/chevronLeftGray.0b9bc35a.svg"/></span><a class="px-2 text-black underline" href="/blog/">1</a><a class="px-2 text-dark-gray" href="/blog/page/2/">2</a><a class="px-2 text-dark-gray" href="/blog/page/3/">3</a><a class="px-2 text-dark-gray" href="/blog/page/4/">4</a><a class="px-2 text-dark-gray" href="/blog/page/5/">5</a><a class="px-2 text-dark-gray" href="/blog/page/6/">6</a><a class="px-2 text-dark-gray" href="/blog/page/7/">7</a><a class="px-2 text-dark-gray" href="/blog/page/8/">8</a><a class="cursor-pointer w-6 h-6" href="/blog/page/2/"><img alt="Next page" loading="lazy" width="100" height="104" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="w-6 h-6" style="color:transparent" src="/cmsnext/static/media/chevronRightGray.4161b553.svg"/>
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