--- title: Zello - The Leading Push-To-Talk Walkie Talkie App | Retail description: Retail | The Zello blog covers topics of interest to the organizations and individuals that rely on Zello, the modern push to talk app and business service. --- - Why Zello ### Solutions - [Frontline Communication](https://zello.com/product/frontline-communications/) - [Radio Replacement](https://zello.com/solutions/upgrading-to-zello/) - [Dispatch](https://zello.com/product/dispatch-hub/) - [Customer Assistance](https://zello.com/product/kiosk/) - [Management](https://zello.com/product/management/) ### Features - [Channels](https://zello.com/product/features/channels/) - [Message History](https://zello.com/product/features/history/) - [Emergency Alerts](https://zello.com/product/features/alerts/) - [Transcription](https://zello.com/product/features/transcription/) - [Reliability](https://zello.com/product/features/reliability/) - Industries - 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Assistance](https://zello.com/product/kiosk/) - [Management](https://zello.com/product/management/) - Features - [Channels](https://zello.com/product/features/channels/) - [Message History](https://zello.com/product/features/history/) - [Emergency Alerts](https://zello.com/product/features/alerts/) - [Transcription](https://zello.com/product/features/transcription/) - [Reliability](https://zello.com/product/features/reliability/) - Industries - [Aviation](https://zello.com/industries/aviation-push-to-talk/) - [Retail](https://zello.com/industries/retail-push-to-talk/) - [Transportation](https://zello.com/industries/transportation-push-to-talk/) - [Construction](https://zello.com/industries/construction-push-to-talk/) - [Manufacturing](https://zello.com/industries/manufacturing-push-to-talk/) - [Hospitality](https://zello.com/industries/hospitality-push-to-talk/) - [Emergency Response](https://zello.com/industries/emergency-response/) - Resources - [Customer Stories](https://zello.com/customers/) - [Blog](https://blog.zello.com/) - [Hardware](https://zello.com/hardware/) - [Partner Portal](https://zello.com/partners/) - [Developer Tools](https://zello.com/developers/) - [Support Centers](https://zello.com/support/) - [Trust Center](https://trust.zello.com) - [Downloads](https://zello.com/downloads/) - [Enterprise](https://zello.com/enterprise/) - [Pricing](https://zello.com/pricing/) # The Zello Blog Explore new Zello features, real-world events, and the future of frontline communication. #### [![Can a school bus tablet work like a two-way radio?](https://blog.zello.com/hubfs/school-bus-driving-residential-street.png) September 30, 2026 5 minute read Can a school bus tablet work like a two-way radio?](https://blog.zello.com/can-a-school-bus-tablet-work-like-a-two-way-radio?hsLang=en) #### [![What makes a good customer experience on the frontline?](https://blog.zello.com/hubfs/Coordination%20feature%20image.png) September 23, 2026 4 minute read What makes a good customer experience on the frontline?](https://blog.zello.com/frontline-task-management-qr-assist?hsLang=en) #### [![Frontline communication that keeps up with the work](https://blog.zello.com/hubfs/Communicate-1.png) September 09, 2026 4 minute read Frontline communication that keeps up with the work](https://blog.zello.com/frontline-video-calling-voice-commands?hsLang=en) Category: Category All Business Emergency Zello Announcement Friends & Family Push-to-Talk All Business Emergency Zello Announcement Friends & Family Push-to-Talk #### [![Why exceptions don’t need to ruin your stores’ day](https://blog.zello.com/hubfs/iStock-1087249406-2.jpg) February 10, 2026 Why exceptions don’t need to ruin your stores’ day](https://blog.zello.com/why-exceptions-dont-need-to-ruin-your-stores-day?hsLang=en) #### [![Insights from the Retail Communication Report](https://blog.zello.com/hubfs/Resized%20for%20retail%20report%20blog.png) November 07, 2025 Insights from the Retail Communication Report](https://blog.zello.com/insights-from-the-retail-communication-report-2025?hsLang=en) #### [![Back to school 2025: Rethinking retail staffing](https://blog.zello.com/hubfs/iStock-1414489347.jpg) August 12, 2025 Back to school 2025: Rethinking retail staffing](https://blog.zello.com/back-to-school-2025-rethinking-retail-staffing?hsLang=en) #### [![The cost of disengagement and the power of happy teams](https://blog.zello.com/hubfs/AdobeStock_552313047.jpeg) July 08, 2025 The cost of disengagement and the power of happy teams](https://blog.zello.com/the-cost-of-disengagement-and-the-power-of-happy-teams?hsLang=en) #### [![What Future Stores LA taught us about the evolving role of the frontline](https://blog.zello.com/hubfs/AdobeStock_841782816_resize%201%20(1).png) June 24, 2025 What Future Stores LA taught us about the evolving role of the frontline](https://blog.zello.com/what-future-stores-la-taught-us-about-the-evolving-role-of-the-frontline?hsLang=en) #### [![AI Revolution on the Frontlines: How Ella Empowers Workers](https://blog.zello.com/hubfs/AdobeStock_561571245.jpeg) March 14, 2025 AI Revolution on the Frontlines: How Ella Empowers Workers](https://blog.zello.com/ai-revolution-on-the-frontlines-how-ella-empowers-workers?hsLang=en) #### [![A Day in the Life: How AI Digests Transform Retail Management](https://blog.zello.com/hubfs/AdobeStock_496186087.jpeg) January 22, 2025 A Day in the Life: How AI Digests Transform Retail Management](https://blog.zello.com/ai-digests-retail-management?hsLang=en) #### [![4 Communication Strategies to Combat Organized Retail Crime](https://blog.zello.com/hubfs/AdobeStock_300174816.jpeg) December 18, 2024 4 Communication Strategies to Combat Organized Retail Crime](https://blog.zello.com/4-communication-strategies-to-combat-organized-retail-crime?hsLang=en) #### [![3 Ways Zello Helps Retailers Manage Exceptions](https://blog.zello.com/hubfs/facebook-link-image-Apr-12-2022-04-17-55-19-PM.jpg) April 21, 2022 3 Ways Zello Helps Retailers Manage Exceptions](https://blog.zello.com/3-ways-zello-helps-retailers-manage-exceptions?hsLang=en) #### [![6 Ways Retailers Use Zello to Protect Their Most Valuable Assets](https://blog.zello.com/hubfs/facebook-link-image%202.jpg) March 17, 2022 6 Ways Retailers Use Zello to Protect Their Most Valuable Assets](https://blog.zello.com/6-ways-retailers-use-zello-to-prevent-their-most-valuable-assets?hsLang=en) #### [![More Than a Walkie Talkie: How Push-to-Talk Apps Help Retailers Thrive](https://blog.zello.com/hubfs/furniture_retailer.jpg) February 10, 2022 More Than a Walkie Talkie: How Push-to-Talk Apps Help Retailers Thrive](https://blog.zello.com/more-than-a-walkie-talkie-how-push-to-talk-apps-help-retailers-thrive?hsLang=en) #### [![For Great Customer Service During the Holidays, Communication Is Key](https://blog.zello.com/hubfs/facebook-link-image-1.jpg) November 11, 2021 For Great Customer Service During the Holidays, Communication Is 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