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American Edition · 2026

The Ultimate Guide to Omnichannel

A curated American edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Omnichannel.

What to know about Omnichannel

Omnichannel refers to a seamless approach to customer engagement that integrates multiple channels—such as online, in-store, mobile, and social media—to provide a unified and consistent experience. This strategy has become critical as retailers and businesses strive to meet evolving consumer demands for convenience, personalization, and agility across all touchpoints.

Exploring our collection of recent stories on omnichannel reveals how various companies are enhancing order management, customer data platforms, AI-driven customer service, and identity security to refine omnichannel capabilities. Readers can discover how innovations in technology, from RFID to AI chatbots, and partnerships between retailers and tech providers, support the transformative power of omnichannel experiences.

By following developments in omnichannel, readers gain insights into optimizing supply chains, improving contact center operations, and personalizing marketing efforts, all aimed at fostering customer loyalty and operational efficiency. Our coverage also highlights challenges and emerging trends—such as integrating offline and online shopping, leveraging first-party data, and the rising importance of AI—that shape the future of omnichannel retail and customer engagement worldwide.

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Recent Omnichannel News

Empower FCU taps MANTL to speed omnichannel onboarding
Small Business

Empower FCU taps MANTL to speed omnichannel onboarding

Empower FCU picks MANTL to streamline omnichannel account opening, targeting sub-10-minute sign-ups across digital and branch channels.

Sat, 14th Mar 2026

8x8 adds AI tools to contact centre and WhatsApp CX
Digital Engagement

8x8 adds AI tools to contact centre and WhatsApp CX

8x8 rolls out AI-powered customer view, workforce tools and richer WhatsApp flows to cut contact centre handling times and boost planning.

Thu, 19th Feb 2026

Jelou raises USD $10m to scale WhatsApp AI across US
Marketing Technologies

Jelou raises USD $10m to scale WhatsApp AI across US

Jelou lands USD $10m Series A to scale its WhatsApp-based transactional AI platform Brain across the US and wider Americas market.

Tue, 27th Jan 2026

Twilio, AEG expand fan tech deal across arena & LA Kings
Data Analytics

Twilio, AEG expand fan tech deal across arena & LA Kings

Twilio and AEG broaden fan-tech tie-up, rolling out data-driven engagement across AXS, Crypto.com Arena and the LA Kings brand.

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026

Kitestring opens neutral lab for retail POS testing
Marketing Technologies

Kitestring opens neutral lab for retail POS testing

Kitestring has launched a neutral retail innovation lab in Arkansas, letting enterprise chains trial rival POS and omnichannel systems side by side.

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026

Eagle Eye unveils AI platform for real-time offers
Productivity

Eagle Eye unveils AI platform for real-time offers

Eagle Eye has launched Personalized Promotions, an AI platform that generates real-time, one-to-one offers for millions of retail shoppers.

Sat, 17th Jan 2026

AI & value reshape 2026 guest engagement in hospitality
Digital Engagement

AI & value reshape 2026 guest engagement in hospitality

AI-driven personalisation and shifting notions of value will set the pace for hospitality guest engagement in 2026, Paytronix predicts.

Fri, 16th Jan 2026

Beyond the buzz: Owning the retail experience in the age of AI
Customer Journey

Beyond the buzz: Owning the retail experience in the age of AI

Retail's future lies in blending AI with human creativity to craft unique experiences, not just chasing tech buzzwords in the digital age.

Mon, 24th Nov 2025

Simon partners with Adentro to enhance retail experience
Customer engagement

Simon partners with Adentro to enhance retail experience

Simon teams up with Adentro to integrate WBA OpenRoaming technology across US properties, aiming to enhance digital shopping experiences and drive retail innovation.

Fri, 4th Apr 2025

McKinsey flags widening B2B gap as AI lifts leaders
Digital Transformation

McKinsey flags widening B2B gap as AI lifts leaders

Roughly one in three B2B suppliers still lack online purchasing, even as buyers and rivals increasingly shift spending and research online.

Today

Talkdesk launches proactive AI agents for retail, finance
Productivity

Talkdesk launches proactive AI agents for retail, finance

Retailers and lenders could recover lost sales and automate compliance-heavy outreach as Talkdesk expands AI beyond inbound service tasks.

Last week

GoTo launches unified AI customer experience platform
Unified Communications

GoTo launches unified AI customer experience platform

Small businesses could cut support complexity as the new system links calls, chat and AI tools in one place, helping staff manage customers faster.

Last week

Pattern launches Pi AI engine for eCommerce brands
Data Analytics

Pattern launches Pi AI engine for eCommerce brands

The platform gives brands real-time, audited automation across marketplaces, with human approval required for some actions and millions already completed.

Last week

Quiq launches Voice AI & rebrand for customer service
Productivity

Quiq launches Voice AI & rebrand for customer service

Businesses can now keep customer conversations seamless as Quiq adds live voice support and a new brand identity for its service platform.

Last month

Agoda launches single checkout for hotels, flights
Digital Transformation

Agoda launches single checkout for hotels, flights

Travellers can now book hotels, flights and activities in one transaction, as online agencies race to keep customers on a single platform.

Last month

Hydroscand to phase out print catalogues with Akeneo
Productivity

Hydroscand to phase out print catalogues with Akeneo

Outdated paper references will be replaced as Hydroscand centralises 30,000 products in Akeneo, speeding searches and reducing downtime risks.

Last month

Turkish Airlines renews Cover Genius deal for expansion
Customer service

Turkish Airlines renews Cover Genius deal for expansion

Turkish Airlines extends Cover Genius pact to add tailored travel protection in Australia, Latin America, the US and EU across more booking channels.

Last month

RingCentral expands AI receptionist to SMS & WhatsApp
Marketing Technologies

RingCentral expands AI receptionist to SMS & WhatsApp

The update could help smaller firms handle more customer enquiries without adding staff, as RingCentral adds SMS, WhatsApp and queue support.

Last month

Twilio launches tools for human & AI conversations
Contact Centre

Twilio launches tools for human & AI conversations

Businesses can now retain customer context across voice, messaging and AI hand-offs as Twilio broadens its engagement platform.

Last month

RingCentral adds RCS, AI & Teams tools for business
Unified Communications

RingCentral adds RCS, AI & Teams tools for business

Businesses will be able to verify texts and calls more easily as RingCentral expands RCS, AI and Microsoft Teams support across key markets.

Last month