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

Forrester eCommerce

AUGUST 8, 2022

Results from the US CX Index 2022 show that some retailers were able to strengthen their base of devoted (and highly profitable) customers. Learn more, and how you can do the same.

Retail 195

Retail Customer Customer Loyalty Customer Experience 195

Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 7, 2022

She will oversee the retailer’s marketing, advertising and customer experience initiatives as well as lead the development and execution of Mattress Firm’s brand strategy and develop a forward-thinking media strategy. Her broad experience and strong functional expertise will help us further evaluate our marketing function.”.

Marketing 300

Marketing Customer Loyalty Customer Experience Supplies 300

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

Forrester eCommerce

OCTOBER 27, 2021

In 2022, consumers will continue testing new ways to fulfill their needs with an eye towards long-tail pandemic disruption. In the process, their new behaviors will create new economies.

Consumer 195

Consumer Fulfillment Customer Loyalty Customer Experience 195

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 284

Customer Loyalty Consumer Goods Customer Experience Technology 284

Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 14, 2023

Walmart’s digital sales have risen steadily since then, including 12% annual growth in fiscal 2022, and it has recently expanded its online offerings to include an ecommerce site and customer experience aimed at SMBs as well as an overall revamp of its digital storefront with an emphasis on discovery. 28, 2023, fell 14% to $514.3

Omnichannel 246

Omnichannel Customer Loyalty Operations Definition 246

Ecommerce Platforms

JUNE 15, 2022

As we just hinted at, Return Rabbit streamlines the customer's returns and refund experience. The app was only launched in February 2022, so there aren't many online reviews yet. Brand consistency is essential for building customer loyalty. About Return Rabbit – How it Works. Brand Your Returns and Exchanges.

Merchant Services 192

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 238

Shipping Costs Improvements Live Chat Retail 238

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 253

Technology Point of Sale Customer Experience Customer Loyalty 253

lateshipment

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

How E-commerce Businesses Can Have a Great Festive Season in 2022. Also, this year, experts are still hopeful of holiday retail and e-commerce sales increasing over 2021 numbers despite inflation putting a burden on customers’ spending. Focus on providing memorable post-purchase experiences. Feel free to check it out. .

eCommerce 130

eCommerce Merchant Services Shipping Costs Social Media 130

Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

to fortify its brick-and-mortar traffic was implemented following initiatives such as the August 2022 announcement that the retailer would roll out 200 fast electric vehicle (EV) chargers at locations across the country by the end of 2023. In May 2022, IKEA franchisor Ingka Group revealed its plan to invest more than €3 billion ( $3.16

Home Furnishings 245

Home Furnishings Workshop Customer Loyalty Events 245

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

JULY 24, 2023

Navigating these touch points can be challenging, but the potential rewards, like enhanced customer loyalty, are worth the additional effort. In fact, in 2022, 55% of businesses texted their customers , according to Simple Texting. Raman began his career working on the Human Genome Project at the Dept.

Small Business Retail 236

Small Business Retail Marketing Retail Social Media 236

Forrester eCommerce

APRIL 11, 2022

Emotion is key to delivering differentiated customer experiences that drive brand loyalty. Join me at CX APAC to learn more.

Customer Experience 195

Customer Experience Customer Customer Loyalty 195

Forrester eCommerce

JUNE 27, 2022

Consumer behaviors and ambitions caused enterprises and brands to innovate in new ways to sustain engagement with their customers, helping them cope through disruption while delivering positive experiences that ease their daily lives. Recently, Forrester released its US Customer […].

Technology 367

Technology Consumer Customer Customer Loyalty 367

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

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. 3) Customer Loyalty is Evolving. What We Heard on The Show Floor.

Customer Loyalty 147

Customer Loyalty Channel Events Technology 147

Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Customer loyalty experts know that the best-run programs do far more than simply boost sales by rewarding members with points and perks. We’re also supporting convenience, for example with the September 2022 addition of free shipping for all Beauty Insider members. RTP: Sephora is known for having a rich customer experience.

Consumer 230

Consumer Gifts Events Customer Experience 230

Forrester eCommerce

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Forrester’s Financial Services Customer Trust Index (FS Trust Index) revealed that customer trust in US financial services firms in 2023 was relatively weak and largely unchanged from 2022. Only US banks managed a measurable improvement in average trust scores, and even that […]

Financial Services 424

Financial Services Banking Improvements Management 424

365 Retail

DECEMBER 12, 2022

in November 2022. 3) Customers will demand more in return for their loyalty. Showrooming” (visiting stores but purchasing online) has been around for a while, but the “webrooming” (browsing online and purchasing in store) experience is something that’s set to take shape next year.

Customer Loyalty 59

Customer Loyalty Consumer Customer Multi-channel 59

iQmetrix

JANUARY 17, 2022

If you want to build customer loyalty, you need to focus on the customer experience. In today’s highly competitive marketplace, shoppers have more and more options, making it harder than ever to attract customers and create loyalty. This is as true in wireless retail as it has ever been.

Customer Loyalty 26

Customer Loyalty Customer Customer Experience Retail 26

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. The post Post-Purchase CX : 8 Strategies to Implement in 2022 appeared first on Lateshipment.com Blog.

Shipping Costs 130

Shipping Costs Shipping eCommerce Customer 130

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. Finally, several sessions will reveal how Web3 can support brands in their quest to solidify customer loyalty.

Technology 265

Technology Customer Loyalty Omnichannel Consumer 265

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 275

Social Media Multi-channel Customer Loyalty Shopify 275

Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 25, 2024

Passkeys eliminate this once necessary but unwelcomed friction, leading to an improved user experience, deeper customer loyalty and higher conversion rates. Previously, Pobletts was the Co-founder and CTO of Passage Identity, a developer-first passwordless authentication company, which was acquired by 1Password in November 2022.

Payment Services 260

Payment Services Cryptography Payments Improvements 260

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.

Supplies 304

Supplies Shipping Costs Customer Loyalty Technology 304

Retail TouchPoints

MAY 24, 2023

Budweiser’s campaigns for the UEFA Euro 2020 and the FIFA World Cup 2022 expertly combined a strategy of tapping into the mood of the nation while also becoming a part of culture to create more credibility and authenticity in football fandom. Where Does Customer Loyalty Lie? Customer loyalty is always a hot topic.

Retail 280

Retail Customer Loyalty Consumer Travel 280

Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Target debuted a larger store concept in October 2022 that includes backroom fulfillment space 5X larger than previous stores of a similar size. This result implies that retailers have some leeway to experiment with instituting shipping fees to cover their fast fulfillment costs.

Shipping Costs 268

Shipping Costs Fulfillment Shipping Customer Loyalty 268

Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 7, 2023

We’ll take a deep dive into emerging tech such as haptic imagery, conversational artificial intelligence (AI) and augmented reality (AR), and see how innovative brands like Apple, Disney and Journey are applying SETs to create full or partial sensory experiences that increase brand recognition and build customer loyalty online.

Technology 276

Technology Retail Customer Experience Presentation 276

Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 2, 2024

The most significant shift in the loyalty sphere is consumers’ attitudes toward co-branded credit cards. Deloitte found that consumer interest in co-branded credit cards dropped 11% between 2022 and 2023. Additionally, less than 40% of Gen X or older respondents are looking to enroll in a credit card connected to a loyalty program.

Consumer 287

Consumer Shipping Costs Customer Retention Information 287

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 261

Management Marketing Order Fulfillment Customer Experience 261

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 240

Payments Payment Services Customer Experience Social Media 240

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. Rewards at the ready for returning customers In 2024, customer loyalty will continue to be emphasised as a key driver of growth, as acquiring new customers becomes increasingly expensive.

Retail 65

Retail Gifts Shipping Costs Customer Loyalty 65

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 288

Marketing Customer Loyalty Omnichannel eCommerce 288

Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 25, 2023

In Q3 2022, ecommerce accounted for less than 15% of all retail sales. Most customers prefer to see a product in person before they make a buying decision, especially if the product is expensive, technical, or has multiple options. Provide space for customers to create. Welcome your brand community in a clubhouse space.

Retail 227

Retail Sporting Goods Department Stores Consumer 227

ESW

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

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. From November 2022 to January 2023, overall retail ecommerce return rates were consistently in the range of 10% to 16% each week. Why Do Customers Return Electronics?

Consumer Electronics 146

Consumer Electronics Electronics Consumer Live Chat 146