employee report

Employee Sentiment Report: Retail (2023)

Retailers are facing huge workforce challenges at the same time that consumers are flocking to brick-and-mortar stores. Waitwhile surveyed 1000 frontline retail workers to better understand how companies can improve both employee and customer experience.

What is Customer Flow?

We take a look at the idea of customer flow, how to measure it, and how you can improve it to increase sales and delight customers at your business.

product updates

What’s new
 on the Waitwhile platform in February

The latest updates in our quest to help you craft the perfect customer flows.

queue management

What is Queue Management?

Queue management is any system that controls the customer flow and journey, whether it’s physical or digital. In this article, we’ll cover everything you need to know about queue management.

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The Rise of Virtual & Personal Shopping in Retail

Consumers today crave personalized shopping experiences like virtual and personal shopping. Learn how to offer these services to drive sales and cultivate brand loyalty.

customer flow

Customer Flow Management Checklist for Retail

Customer flow management is more important than ever in the era of omnichannel retail. Here’s how to make sure you’re prepared to meet the expectations of today’s consumer.

retail

Top Retail and Customer Experience Trends (2023)

The retail landscape continues to change rapidly. We look at some of the key 2023 trends in customer experience and how you can prepare for them.

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Make Your Event a Hit with a Queue Management System

Long waits can ruin your event. Learn how to manage your lines and make attendees happy with a queue management system.

customer journey

Customer Journey Management for the Modern Consumer

Omnichannel retail is on the rise, so staying on top of your customer journey management is more important than ever.

patient flow

Managing Patient Flow at Urgent Care Clinics

Patient flow at urgent care clinics can be tricky to manage. Learn how to make staff and patients happy with a digital approach to patient flow management.

product updates

What’s new
 on the Waitwhile platform in November

The latest updates in our quest to save you time and simplify your waitlist and scheduling tasks.

queue management

4 Reasons Vet Clinics Need Queue Management Systems

The number of pet owners continues to grow. Learn how your vet clinic can meet the needs of this ongoing spike with a queue management system.

retail

How Retailers Can Prepare for Black Friday Crowds

With in-person shopping making a comeback, retailers can expect more foot traffic this year for Black Friday sales. Here’s how to prepare for the crowds.

wait times

4 Ways to Reduce Urgent Care Wait Times

Wait times are a challenge across the healthcare industry, including at urgent care clinics. Get key recommendations on how to reduce them at your practice.

product updates

What’s new
 on the Waitwhile platform in September

The latest updates in our quest to save you time and simplify your waitlist and scheduling tasks.

patient waitlist

Patient Waitlist Management for Hospitals: What You Need to Know

Ensuring the efficient management of patients waiting is crucial for any healthcare practice. Read our intro to waitlist management for hospitals.

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Virtual Appointment Books for Salons & Barbershops

Just about every salon or barbershop needs a good appointment & waitlist system. Find out the benefits of going digital and how to pick the right solution for your business.

restaurant waitlist app

How to Set Up a Waitlist App for Your Restaurant

Virtually every restaurant needs to have reliable waitlisting to manage walk-ins. Find out how your restaurant can successfully set up a digital waitlist app.

appointment booking

How to Book Appointments and Waitlists Together

A big challenge for any business is managing appointments and waitlists together, but what’s the difference in how the two work from an operational standpoint?

appointment booking

How to Add Appointment Booking to Your Website

Trying to figure out how to get your business’ appointment booking digitized? It’s easier than you might think – we’ll show you how to do it.

appointment scheduling

Apps for Scheduling Appointments: 12 Key Features You Need

Scheduling appointments is vital for many businesses, but how do you find the best app? Here are the essential features to look for.

digital signage

Using Digital Signage for Queue Management

Find out how to set up digital signage for queue management in your business to make waits feel shorter and make customers happier.

appointment scheduling

How to Manage Scheduling of Appointments at Your Business

Learn everything you need to know about appointment scheduling: how to allow guests to book, reschedule, or cancel appointments, and how to manage calendars.

product updates

What’s new
 on the Waitwhile platform this summer 😎

The latest updates in our quest to save you time and simplify your waitlist and scheduling tasks.

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How to Set Up a Self Check-in Kiosk

Trying to figure out how to improve your customer flow during check-in? Learn how to easily set up a self check-in kiosk.