The document discusses the importance of customer experience (CEX) at retail. It defines customer experience as the impression formed by a customer's interactions with products, services, and businesses. This impression is based on both the logical and emotional responses customers have. The document argues that to create a positive customer experience, a business must meet and exceed customers' expectations on both business and emotional levels. Imbalanced experiences that neglect either logic or emotion will result in a negative impression. An effective CEX requires constant evaluation from the customer's perspective to understand both internal and external perceptions.