Forrester eCommerce

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Mobile banking matters more than ever in the US and Canada. Online banking usage is trending down as mobile banking usage and engagement continue to rise. In mobile banking channels, customers demand a widening set of features and services — and these mobile experiences have a major impact on brand perceptions and preferences.

Banking 454

Banking Mobile Channel Customer 454

Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 19, 2022

Brands have always focused on personal touches and customization for consumers, yet a recent eMarketer report found growing concerns around data privacy, with nearly nine out of 10 consumers saying it’s important to them. 3 Tips When Navigating the new Data Privacy Landscape. 3 Tips When Navigating the new Data Privacy Landscape.

Customer Experience 308

Customer Experience Customer Retail Consumer 308

Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

It doesn’t just refer to experiences like bungee jumping or white water rafting, but rather, encompasses the consumer desire for a valuable end-to-end brand experience. Research finds that customer experience is the number one factor driving ecommerce brand loyalty , even more so than price and product selection.

Point of Sale 294

Point of Sale Mobile Customer Marketing 294

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 19, 2023

Women’s activewear and lifestyle brand Sweaty Betty has rolled out the mobile POS from NewStore in 73 stores across the UK and Ireland. With NewStore , the brand has unified its direct offline and online channels to helps drive operational efficiency and improve the customer experience.

POS 209

POS Mobile Omnichannel Accessories 209

Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 10, 2023

Insider Intelligence predicts that mobile commerce sales will account for 43.4% Although standard m-commerce sites offer ease and convenience, more consumers are spending more time in mobile apps, especially those that offer seamless and immersive brand experiences. of total U.S. retail ecommerce sales — and 6.5% of all U.S.

Mobile 236

Mobile Retail Consumer Customer Experience 236

Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 9, 2024

Best Buy is expanding its partnership with Google Cloud to leverage generative AI technology for new customer service tools. As early as late summer, Best Buy customers in the U.S. The self-service tool will be available on BestBuy.com, on the Best Buy mobile app and when customers call the retailer’s customer service line.

Customer 277

Customer Subscription Customer Experience Technology 277

Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 4, 2022

During a peak holiday shopping period in November 2021, bad bot traffic increased by 73%, negatively impacting customers’ online experiences in the process. A Roadmap to a Bad Bot-Free Holiday Shopping Experience. However, don’t assume all bots are bad; some automation makes tasks easier.

Customer Experience 270

Customer Experience Customer Gifts Management 270

lateshipment

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

While your company’s products and sales efforts will ultimately be most directly responsible for generating and maintaining business, the on-site experience you provide also plays a key role in attracting and intriguing customers. Here's What You Need to Do to Piece Together a Better On-Site eCommerce Customer Experience.

Customer Experience 219

Customer Experience Improvements eCommerce Customer 219

Retail TouchPoints

MAY 3, 2023

How can companies deliver personalized ads at scale, search for new customers and conquer new markets, launch effective marketing campaigns and optimize products and brand experience? In short, how can businesses connect with their customers? I will share a customer case example that answers these questions.

POS 243

POS Customer Experience Customer Technology 243

Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 23, 2021

The turmoil also proved that mobile technology enables needed flexibility in times of disruption and drives superior customer experiences that make retailers more competitive. A lasting effect of the pandemic is that it’s increased customer demand for more options and raised expectations for more personalized experiences.

Mobile 264

Mobile Payment Services Technology Payments 264

Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 16, 2024

Samsonite has implemented a new mobile-driven experience across its European stores, powered by Oracle Retail Xstore Point of Service and implemented by Oracle Retail Consulting. Associates get access to complete inventory visibility across channels so they can better serve customers and recommend a broader assortment of products.

Mobile 236

Mobile POS Channel Recommendation 236

Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

As part of its overall digital transformation, Family Dollar will debut a mobile app in October that will allow users to manage coupons and more easily locate products with improved search functionality. Family Dollar worked with digital consultancy Publicis Sapient to lead the mobile introduction.

Mobile 256

Mobile eCommerce Improvements Management 256

Forrester eCommerce

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Bad Bots Are Affecting Your Company More Than You Might Think Every online customer touchpoint – including websites, mobile apps, and APIs – is being attacked by bots. Interrupting good customer traffic, committing fraud, and stealing information – just ad fraud alone is set to exceed $3.3 What are these bad bots doing?

Customer Experience 339

Customer Experience Customer Mobile Information 339

Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 16, 2022

The Home Depot will roll out more than 125,000 new hdPhones to associates in order to improve both the worker and customer experience at its stores. The mobile devices support communications throughout the entire store and in the parking lots, via both text messaging and walkie-talkie communications. stores by the end of 2022.

Mobile 278

Mobile Demo Improvements Customer Experience 278

Forrester eCommerce

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

India is emerging as a powerhouse in mobile banking adoption. According to Forrester’s Asia Pacific Consumer Survey, 2023, a staggering 87% of online Indian adults expressed their desire to do all their banking on a smartphone. This statistic marks the highest percentage among the countries surveyed in the Asia Pacific region.

Banking 384

Banking Mobile Consumer Financial Services 384

iVend

MARCH 17, 2023

Ask any retailer and they’ll tell you that an enhanced customer experience is at the top of their ‘must do’ list. Improving customer experience is the key to winning new customers, keeping existing ones happy and bumping up revenue and profit. iVend helps retailers analyse data for an enhanced customer experience.

Customer Experience 98

Customer Experience Improvements Customer Retail 98

BigCommerce

DECEMBER 18, 2019

When Exxel Outdoors’ mobile traffic started really taking off, they noticed that the revenue wasn’t following. The amount of effort it…

Customer Experience 403

Customer Experience Outdoor Customer eCommerce 403

365 Retail

JUNE 8, 2023

Today’s consumers are increasingly purchasing online, and the number of people opting for vehicle leases has increased significantly. “Today’s customers have come to expect beautifully designed, personalized buying experiences, and this is particularly true in the automotive world,” said Luc Dammann, President, EMEA at Adobe.

Automotive 118

Automotive Customer Experience eCommerce Customer 118

Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 16, 2023

7-Eleven has upgraded its mobile app with simplified login and registration, a centralized deals and rewards area for 7Rewards loyalty members and improved in-app shopping and delivery experiences via 7NOW Delivery. 7-Eleven has increasingly been branding its offerings to consumers.

Mobile 204

Mobile Apparel Improvements Customer Experience 204

Forrester eCommerce

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Forrester attended the International Motor Show Germany, rebranded as IAA MOBILITY. It took place in Munich between 7-12 September 2021. The event was staged as a hybrid event. It managed to attract 400,000 ‘real’ visitors, making it one of the largest trade fairs since the pandemic started.

Automotive 370

Automotive Mobile Events Customer 370

Bryan Eisenberg

OCTOBER 2, 2017

A look at the mobile experience, landing page, call to action, etc. BTW this is what the Treasure Truck looked like when you arrived: What other brands would you like to see execute a fun truck experience like this one? The post Reviewing Amazon’s customer experience for their Treasure Truck offer of the day.

Customer Experience 232

Customer Experience Customer Mobile Other 232

Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 16, 2022

Internet of Things (IoT) technology and devices have been changing the nature of user experience for some time, as consumers gradually adopt mobile app-controlled technology like smart lighting, connected thermostats, home security systems and doorbell alerts. More Customers Will Embrace Connected Experiences.

Mobile 294

Mobile Vend Customer Experience Technology 294

Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 2, 2022

DTC frozen food delivery service Yelloh (known as Schwan’s Home Delivery until earlier this year) has tapped Amazon Web Services (AWS) to deliver a slate of technology-enabled personalized experiences for both its customers and employees.

Mobile 267

Mobile Retail Customer Experience Improvements 267

Kissmetrics

MARCH 22, 2018

Stitch Labs is a purpose-built inventory management software to help brands improve customer experience and scale efficiency. When we talk about the future of retail, industry news is abuzz with the idea of brands creating experiences for their customers. Download the original guide here.

Customer Experience 279

Customer Experience Customer Shipping Costs Gifts 279

lateshipment

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

While your company’s products and sales efforts will ultimately be most directly responsible for generating and maintaining business, the on-site experience you provide also plays a key role in attracting and intriguing customers. Here's What You Need to Do to Piece Together Better On-Site eCommerce Customer Experience.

Customer Experience 130

Customer Experience Improvements eCommerce Customer 130

RTP blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

By Miguel Ramos, Confirmit Retailers are facing increasing pressure to create a compelling and interactive shopping experience. The ease of online shopping is great for the customer — but what about the retailers who are trying to entice that same customer to enter their brick-and-mortar stores? Talk about convenience.

Customer Experience 150

Customer Experience Technology Customer Mobile 150

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 14, 2023

Nearly half ( 46% ) of retailers surveyed in Retail TouchPoints’ Store Operations Survey noted that they provide mobile POS to associates — and an additional 31% plan to implement the technology this year. Because there are a lot of mobile devices that you’ll see in other stores and they’re behind a cabinet or locked in a drawer.”

POS 220

POS Mobile Payment Services Technology 220

RTP blog

JANUARY 17, 2018

More and more retailers are creating new kinds of shopping experiences — mostly by converging the physical space with digital tools and technologies — to win over customers. Today’s connected, empowered and tech-savvy customers want the best of both worlds — online shopping customization and personalization with in-store services.

Mobile 300

Mobile Retail eCommerce Shipping Costs 300

Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Global downloads of mobile shopping apps were up 16% year-over-year in the first half of 2022 while the number of sessions was up 29% , according to data from the It’s Not Luck, It’s Skill: Make Every Marketing Dollar Count This Holiday Season report by data.ai. Mobile Retailing Requires a ‘Mindset Shift’.

Mobile 243

Mobile Mobile eCommerce eCommerce Shipping Costs 243

Forrester eCommerce

DECEMBER 8, 2019

It made me realize Forrester no longer publish dedicated “mobile” predictions. Because, mobile has simply become a key driver and enabler of business transformation. Mobile is embedded everywhere. However, many brands wrongly think they have ticked the mobile box and […].

Mobile 384

Mobile Marketing Customer Experience B2C 384

Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 16, 2024

Build-A-Bear Workshop has deployed a new cloud-native, mobile-first POS and customer engagement solution in 450 stores across the U.S., Canada and the UK, with plans to roll out the technology in additional geographies over the next year.

Customer Data 269

Customer Data Workshop Customer POS 269

Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 17, 2023

Petco also has updated its mobile app to include a streamlined, centralized profile for pets’ wellness needs, including nutrition, vaccinations and grooming appointment reminders. The retailer began offering same-day delivery in partnership with DoorDash in December 2020.

Mobile 240

Mobile Toys Payment Services Omnichannel 240

GetElastic

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Why a Hybrid Customer Experience is Essential for Today’s Consumer. After all, that’s where the customers are, right? As it turns out, based on a 2019 study , many customers actually prefer a hybrid experience over one that is entirely online or in-person. What exactly is a hybrid customer experience?

Customer Experience 139

Customer Experience Customer eCommerce Vend 139

GetElastic

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Why a Hybrid Customer Experience is Essential for Today’s Consumer. After all, that’s where the customers are, right? As it turns out, based on a 2019 study , many customers actually prefer a hybrid experience over one that is entirely online or in-person. What exactly is a hybrid customer experience?

Customer Experience 139

Customer Experience Customer eCommerce Vend 139

365 Retail

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Digital shopping through eCommerce and mCommerce platforms have fast become the go-to for many customers looking for a quick, hyper-personalised and flexible retail experience from the comfort of their own home – or on the go. Empowering store associates .

Customer Experience 85

Customer Experience Customer Retail Technology 85

Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Pottery Barn has introduced a new mobile app for iOS that allows users to get free real-time help from a Design Crew associate as well as make in-store, in-home or virtual appointments for design consultations.

Mobile 162

Mobile Gifts Improvements Customer 162

RTP blog

MARCH 26, 2018

By Derek Dykens, Cisco Traditional retailers are feeling immense pressure to improve the in-store customer experience as innovative, digital-first competitors continue to enter the brick-and-mortar space. When a customer walks away because you’re not showing up it becomes a lifelong challenge to get them back.

Customer Experience 150

Customer Experience Customer Technology Mobile 150