ESW

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

American consumers spent an astounding $1.29 trillion in online retail sales in 2022, yet roughly $212 billion worth of products — more than 16% of sales — were sent back in the form of online returns. So how can consumer electronics brands reduce the number of holiday returns this year?

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Consumer Electronics Electronics Consumer Live Chat 146

Forrester eCommerce

DECEMBER 29, 2023

New analyses from Forrester's Customer Experience Benchmark Study reveals subdued customer advocacy continues in 2023 as fewer brands have significant improvements and more brands have significant drops in Net Promoter Score℠ (NPS) compared to 2022.

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Improvements Customer Experience Customer Customer Loyalty 242

Forrester eCommerce

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

How well did US financial services firms rank in terms of customers’ trust in 2022? Our new research reveals the scores and rankings of 54 US brands across auto and home insurance, banking, credit card issuers, and investment firms, analyzed as part of Forrester’s US Financial Services Trust Index, 2022.

Financial Services 195

Financial Services Customer Banking Customer Loyalty 195

Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 27, 2021

But supply chain pressures and ongoing uncertainty surrounding the pandemic means that consumers are focusing less on how immersive and entertaining in-store shopping experiences are and more on how safe and efficient they are. RTP: It seems like consumer priorities fall into two main buckets: ease/convenience and health/safety.

Consumer 255

Consumer Supplies Fulfillment Technology 255

365 Retail

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Consumers are looking to get more with less with the same high expectations of brands as the cost-of-living crisis and looming recession rolls into 2023. Karel Schindler, CEO of ROI Hunter outlines four trends that retailers cannot afford to ignore next year: 1) Discount doubt: Consumers will wise up. in November 2022.

Customer Loyalty 57

Customer Loyalty Consumer Customer Multi-channel 57

Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

18-19, 2022, at Convene One Liberty Plaza in New York City. The agenda is designed to hit on all the core issues surrounding this space, from cybersecurity to finance and customer experience. CEOs, CIOs, CFOs and other executives involved in Web 3.0,

Customer Loyalty 261

Customer Loyalty Consumer Goods Customer Experience Technology 261

Forrester eCommerce

JUNE 27, 2022

The pandemic thrust consumers and technology into the forefront, exposing a long-standing tension between the two. Recently, Forrester released its US Customer […].

Technology 367

Technology Consumer Customer Customer Loyalty 367

Korona

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Many companies now spend incredible amounts of time and money on improving their customer service and the overall customer experience at their store, whether it be online or brick-and-mortar. But there is a distinct difference between customer service and customer experience. And few are aware of this.

Customer Experience 52

Customer Experience Customer POS Retail 52

Ecommerce Platforms

JUNE 15, 2022

However, returns don’t have to mean the end of a relationship with that customer. In fact, 92% of consumers would buy again if the return process was easy. Return Rabbit is a Shopify app that allows you to streamline and customize your returns process. Brand consistency is essential for building customer loyalty.

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Merchant Services Shipping Costs Shopify Shipping 192

Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 30, 2023

In today’s challenging business landscape, where profit margins are shrinking, supply chains are slow and uncertain, labor shortages are prevalent and inflation is a concern, it is crucial for retailers and brands to differentiate between understanding customer habits and fostering customer loyalty in order to succeed.

Shipping Costs 215

Shipping Costs Improvements Live Chat Retail 215

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 24, 2023

Navigating these touch points can be challenging, but the potential rewards, like enhanced customer loyalty, are worth the additional effort. consumers have at least one email account, with the average addresses per person totaling 2.5. In fact, in 2022, 55% of businesses texted their customers , according to Simple Texting.

Small Business Retail 216

Small Business Retail Marketing Retail Social Media 216

Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

As the name implies, experiential retail initiatives aim to turn a transaction into an experience for the customer. The goal is to improve engagement, customer loyalty and the bottom line. To truly bring immersive experiences to life, retailers need to examine their tech stack closely.

Technology 233

Technology Point of Sale Customer Experience Customer Loyalty 233

Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 2, 2024

To drive customer retention and loyalty, most brands and retailers continue to rely on purchase discounts ( 77% ) and loyalty program points ( 61% ), according to Retail TouchPoints research. However, a Deloitte survey reveals that consumers’ loyalty program preferences and expectations are evolving.

Consumer 264

Consumer Shipping Costs Customer Retention Information 264

365 Retail

MAY 5, 2023

The number of retailers who identified the provision of customer support tools, including ‘Where is my order’ (WISMO) data and tracking push notifications, as a key business benefit increased +26% YOY from January 2022.

Customer Loyalty 52

Customer Loyalty Customer Retail Omnichannel 52

Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 25, 2024

Proper security is imperative to any business’ bottom line and the integrity of their brand, but how can that be achieved without increasing the burden on the end consumer? A unique key pair is created for every website, service and app that the consumer needs to access, and is tied to a specific site or application. Enter passkeys.

Payment Services 246

Payment Services Cryptography Payments Improvements 246

iVend

JULY 8, 2021

What I am hearing, and is supported by expert 3 rd party research, is a consistent pattern of four key priorities: in-store customer experience, knowledgeable staff, personalised loyalty programs and social media marketing. The in-store customer experience is that differentiation.

Customer Experience 98

Customer Experience Customer Social Media Retail 98

Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 8, 2023

Nearly half ( 49% ) of global CEOs in a 2022 PwC survey said that technology disruptors like AI, the metaverse and blockchain will impact profitability over the next 10 years. The key to CX success is seamlessness, and different metaverse platforms and Web3 technologies may ultimately make consumer interactions feel clunky or disjointed.

Technology 242

Technology Customer Loyalty Omnichannel Consumer 242

Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 11, 2023

Now, foot traffic is still relevant, but brands also have to worry about growing their social presence, having social shops to make purchasing quick and easy, livestream shopping, oh and making sure this all connects back to their website/online store and that they are collecting data to improve future customer experiences.

Social Media 263

Social Media Multi-channel Customer Loyalty Shopify 263

Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 7, 2023

Today, it is possible to stimulate all consumer senses online. Sensory Enabling Technologies (SETs) enable consumers to feel textures, smell and even perceive the taste of a product. Key takeaways: SETs enable brands to craft exemplary customer experiences online by appealing to consumers’ multisensory perception.

Technology 265

Technology Retail Customer Experience Presentation 265

GetElastic

APRIL 7, 2022

Shoptalk was back in 2022, a four-day event that's has been dubbed the 'biggest retail conference of the year.' On the show floor, we enjoyed hosting some fireside chats with our fabulous customers Serena & Lily, Pella, and Deckers Brands at our booth. or see how Pella is looking at establish a new direct to consumer model. “As

Customer Loyalty 147

Customer Loyalty Channel Events Technology 147

Retail TouchPoints

MAY 24, 2023

Unsurprisingly, this has dramatically changed the shopper marketing landscape, and as a result, retail brands are being forced to rethink how they interact with consumers. This next cohort of consumers are financially strained and require a tailored approach to ensure that the value in the products on offer is clearly communicated.

Retail 258

Retail Customer Loyalty Consumer Travel 258

Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

that delivers pretty much any item to a consumer with science fiction-style immediacy, retailers remain bound by 21 st -century delivery methods. Unfortunately for retailers, fast fulfillment is rapidly moving from a differentiating “perk” to a consumer expectation. “On Until someone invents a Star Trek -style replicator (“Tea.

Shipping Costs 248

Shipping Costs Fulfillment Shipping Customer Loyalty 248

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 20, 2022

In addition, always-on, cross-device shopping behaviors mean consumers are taking their shopping across borders and, in turn, they’re asking more of already strained supply chains. Experts agree that the supply chain has more impact on the customer experience than ever before.

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Supplies Shipping Costs Customer Loyalty Technology 294

lateshipment

MAY 26, 2022

As an ecommerce brand, you put a lot of time and effort into your customer experiences (CX) to make them hit buy. The warehouse to your customer’s doorstep is only 50% of the order experience. This gap in turn creates a domino effect and can have a huge impact on your customers, resulting in far more consequences.

Shipping Costs 130

Shipping Costs Shipping eCommerce Customer 130

Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 13, 2021

The 2021 Connected Consumer Series reflected the challenges retail (and society as a whole) have faced during the past year, but also the growing sense of optimism that is taking hold this year. The pandemic is finally ending, but the new/remade world will require a refined approach to the customer experience.

Consumer 137

Consumer Payment Services Fulfillment Multi-channel 137

Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 25, 2023

In Q3 2022, ecommerce accounted for less than 15% of all retail sales. That means brick-and-mortar is still going strong, and not just because consumers are eager to get out of the house again. Forrester and Shopify found that more than half (54.5%) of holiday 2022 shoppers planned to visit brick-and-mortar stores for this reason.

Retail 218

Retail Sporting Goods Department Stores Consumer 218

Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

When she joined Homedics in May 2022, she wanted to bring similar processes to her new team that also encouraged deep collaboration and brainstorming. But as brands navigate rising acquisition costs and wavering customer loyalty, D’Arcy believes they need to balance both methods to see true returns on their effort.

Marketing 280

Marketing Customer Loyalty Omnichannel eCommerce 280

Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

The 15 sessions covered a wide range of topics, so to make it easier to browse we’ve organized the sessions into four categories: Holiday 2021 forecasts and how best to prepare for 2022; Building loyalty with connected consumer experiences; Key ecommerce and digital marketing trends; and Embedding innovation within your retail organization.

Payments 217

Payments Payment Services Customer Experience Social Media 217

365 Retail

DECEMBER 13, 2023

This year, AI has transformed the future of customer experience and is quickly becoming a key driver of growth and productivity across industries. This, combined with consumers’ rising expectations, places huge pressure on retailers to implement AI and enhance the overall shopping experience, to maintain a competitive edge.

Retail 62

Retail Gifts Shipping Costs Customer Loyalty 62

Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 25, 2022

It’s energizing to think about customer experience transformation and what that could possibly mean for a business. In the retail industry, many organizations are at a pivotal moment of forging a path forward to define the future-state customer experience where the physical and digital converge. We all like to think big.

Management 249

Management Marketing Order Fulfillment Customer Experience 249

ESW

JUNE 6, 2023

Here’s how multiple ecommerce payment options can benefit brands, how to choose the right payments and the various payments favoured by today’s consumers. The Benefits of Offering Multiple Ecommerce Payment Options Offering multiple online payment methods benefits customers and brands. Traditional credit and debit cards.

Merchant Services 78

Merchant Services Payment Services Payments eCommerce 78

Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 9, 2022

“Appointments represent the very first one-to-one experience with a potential gateway to your most precious asset — your brand,” said Angie Tiwari, Director of Sales at JRNI. Appointments are among the best ways to build customer loyalty and ultimately, to grow and improve revenue.”.

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Webinar Customer Loyalty Books Improvements 278

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 5, 2022

Prior to the pandemic, summer was predictably a time of low illness, but overall trends as of this writing in the middle of June 2022 suggest we won’t see the traditional relief. Brands all over the country rely on demand forecasting to maintain customer loyalty, but it’s time to reconsider the standard way to approach data.

Shipping Costs 240

Shipping Costs Supplies Customer Loyalty Consumer 240

365 Retail

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Subscription services really took off in 2020 thanks to a combination of lockdown driving online shopping, consumers’ desire to save money, and the innate convenience of the subscription model. 45% of consumers streamed live television at least weekly, up from 20% in 2017. . So what does 2022 hold for the subscriptions market?

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Subscription Payment Services Marketing Multi-channel 102

Korona

JUNE 8, 2022

So keeping up with the latest retail technology is paramount to delivering an impeccable customer experience, managing a large inventory, and optimizing your ordering and pricing. In fact, when it comes to customer service, Nextiva found that 89% of consumers have switched to a competitor after a bad customer experience.

Technology 52

Technology Payment Services Payments Retail 52

365 Retail

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Maria Tikhonova, chief operating officer and co-founder, eyezon, says: “The UK is a key territory in which to demonstrate our number one priority – the breaking down of customer experience barriers that typically result from traditional ecommerce platforms. This is to the detriment of retailers and consumers alike.

eCommerce 52

eCommerce Customer Loyalty eCommerce Platforms Customer Experience 52

Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

The pace of technological change — as well as consumers’ increasing demand for always-on-shopping, anytime, anywhere — has left some retailers struggling to innovate digitally to meet customers’ evolving wants and needs. The customer experience is changing — and faster than ever. MACH helps them do it — and fast.

Customer Experience 266

Customer Experience Technology Customer Retail 266