Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 5, 2024

These days, it seems like every major retailer has its own channel for serving ads, and advertisers are seizing this opportunity eagerly, to the tune of $114.4 First-party customer data. The most important component of building an RMN is first-party data — a dataset of all your customers’ shopping habits and preferences.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Also, it is not enough for marketers to just ‘know’ their customers; it is important for them to be one step ahead and predict what they need and how they will behave. In the current scenario, what customers expect from brands is often changing in a dynamic manner. Factors Driving the Need for Real-Time CDP.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 30, 2023

The 2023 Omnichannel Retail Index demonstrates that understanding what customers value and using that information to build long-term customer relationships is essential for survival. Companies with loyal customers understand their customers’ needs and deliver personalized experiences.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Consumer expectations of retailers have been transformed by their experiences buying from Amazon and other innovative retailers that are able to provide fast, efficient omnichannel experiences. But this “new normal” requires retailers to have access to accurate inventory data — often across multiple channels, both in-store and online.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 8, 2020

GameStop has entered a partnership with Microsoft to enhance its backend and in-store solutions, empower associates with mobile devices and offer shoppers the Xbox All Access pass. GameStop plans to expand its physical and digital video game offerings as well as enhance its retail technology infrastructure through the deal.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 4, 2022

Best Buy Ads will be available for partner brands and services looking to reach customers both on Best Buy’s own channels and through external sites. The ad firm will utilize Best Buy’s internal customer data to recommend relevant methods of connecting with shoppers based on their habits. “We

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 11, 2021

Offering omnichannel shopping experiences requires real-time updates and a tech stack that works together in the background to power each leg of the buyer’s journey. Retailers must look for the right technology that will streamline their operations and improve the customer experience, which can ultimately increase brand loyalty and revenue.

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Optimizely

AUGUST 16, 2018

Marketers already know data is key to success in B2C and ecommerce. But knowing it’s important and actually being able to utilize data are very different things. Unfortunately, complete and accurate customer data has been shockingly difficult to get your hands on in B2C marketing. A missed connection with your customer.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 25, 2023

“When they’re asked to check on inventory, check out customers or look for products, they ask ‘Why can’t I do this on my phone?’ That’s why retailers focusing on EX are building mobile apps. Retailers also need to make sure they’re planning ahead from a marketing and CRM perspective as to how they will re-engage with that customer.

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Optimizely

MAY 30, 2017

Web push is still a relatively new channel, and unfortunately most marketers today are giving it a bad rap. This is a particularly unique opportunity to distinguish yourself from other retailers, by offering customers the option to receive real-time updates on their order after they’ve made their first purchase.

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UpSellIt

AUGUST 23, 2023

When customer concerns and hesitations are addressed, you’ll find a significant increase in conversions and customer satisfaction. It involves utilizing customer data, preferences, and behavior to deliver relevant and personalized content, regardless of the channel or device used by the customer.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 15, 2022

Results from Retail TouchPoints’ annual Customer Loyalty and Personalization Benchmark Report reaffirm that retailers are focused on building a strong foundation of first-party data to support their supply chain, in-store services, omnichannel marketing and experiential strategies. . Stand Out Beyond Free Shipping .

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ESW

JULY 6, 2023

But as retailers and brands with DTC ecommerce channels know, meeting online customer expectations in an Amazon-dominated environment is challenging to say the least. While this was good news for brands that had or could set up ecommerce channels, it may have accelerated and intensified The Amazon Effect.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 9, 2021

These days, the framework for marketing success is still being driven heavily by a company’s media plan rather than in the context of overall customer health. Many companies are accustomed to viewing performance by channel, by store or by product. Are existing customers sticking around? That needs to change.

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Optimizely

APRIL 28, 2017

As shoppers move away from traditional brick-and-mortar stores and are increasingly found on digital channels , brands need to figure out how to best allocate their annual marketing budget to accommodate this surge. last year according to Internet Retailer. The solution?

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RTP blog

JUNE 29, 2018

The retail landscape is constantly evolving, and the rise of digital shopping coupled with the noise of the customer’s cross-channel journey raises the stakes. Below are several ways retailers can market more effectively to engage their customers and reduce cart abandonment.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 25, 2023

Mobile-targeted direct-to-consumer brands (D2C) brands reigned from 2010 to 2021, ushering in new ways to get in touch with their customers directly. Having a direct line with consumers via D2R provides brands with first-party retail data in a whole new way. Vatere led it to its successful nine-figure exit.

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lateshipment

JANUARY 17, 2023

Customized experiences are the need of the hour for customers who expect brands to know about them and provide experiences that are tailor-made for them, i.e customers expect a personalized experience at every channel and touchpoint. Omnichannel experience will be play a huge role in offering customer convenience.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Until now, personalization as a retail tactic has been primarily siloed across channels. But in the customer’s mind, they have one relationship with the retailer, not separate ones for every channel. That unified relationship needs to be consistent across all interactions, whether online, in-store, via email or on mobile.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

JANUARY 16, 2024

In 2024, we can expect a surge in AI-powered personalization, where algorithms analyze customer data to provide tailored recommendations and personalized shopping experiences. Omnichannel Integration: The lines between physical and online retail continue to blur as omnichannel strategies take center stage.

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iVend

DECEMBER 8, 2019

The retail industry is rapidly shifting to a true omnichannel environment. Consumer demands for instant gratification are only increasing—customers want product and pricing information to be available across the web, on their mobile devices, and at the store. This means retail company and customer data stays safe.

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iVend

DECEMBER 8, 2019

The retail industry is rapidly shifting to a true omnichannel environment. Consumer demands for instant gratification are only increasing—customers want product and pricing information to be available across the web, on their mobile devices, and at the store. This means retail company and customer data stays safe.

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iVend

DECEMBER 8, 2019

The retail industry is rapidly shifting to a true omnichannel environment. Consumer demands for instant gratification are only increasing—customers want product and pricing information to be available across the web, on their mobile devices, and at the store. This means retail company and customer data stays safe.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

APRIL 24, 2023

Emerging Trends in Retail Customer Loyalty Programs If you’re ready to implement a loyalty program for your retail business, it’s essential to understand the current market and future forecasts. Personalization and Customization Customers today expect personalized experiences, and loyalty programs are no exception.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Lesson 2 Transparency and alignment are key to agile marketing operations: Marketing strategies and investments need to change at the speed of the customer. And in today’s omnichannel environment, that change is happening faster than ever.

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Sailthru

MARCH 8, 2018

As the world’s largest retailer and online retailer go head to head in a battle of Goliath and Goliath, one thing is clear: Omnichannel has become the white whale for retailers. Technology has created a complex customer journey. How can a brand master the omnichannel experience? Personalization and omnichannel.

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Optimizely

APRIL 18, 2019

Your most loyal and valuable customers shop across multiple channels, both online and offline. Consumers who buy products both online and in-store have a 30% higher lifetime value than those who shop using only one channel. In fact, customers don’t see “channels” in the same way as marketers do.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 14, 2020

But since the onset of the pandemic, we’ve seen a massive shift, as foot traffic flatlined and consumers turned to digital channels to buy essential and nonessential goods.”. A retailer’s web site “remains a main channel, which of course isn’t surprising,” said Hostetler. “We Currently, only 35%.

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Kissmetrics

APRIL 20, 2021

The BOPUS (Buy Online, Pick Up In-Store) has been attracting hype for both retailers and customers, and this trend is expected to stay. BOPUS lets retailers leverage omnichannel experiences to boost online and in-store profits when done well. However, it requires synergy between online commerce channels and physical retail to succeed.

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Optimizely

AUGUST 9, 2018

For brands that decide to really focus on growing digital channels, they’ve realized they can compete with even the buzziest digital-native brands. More than one person talked about the rising cost and diminishing returns of specific acquisition channels. Omnichannel is Still Tough to Achieve. Think you’re ready for omnichannel?

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

As the divide between digital commerce and in-store shopping shrinks, the spotlight is now on the role omnichannel retail strategies play in both driving traffic to brand’s websites and foot traffic to physical stores. With online purchases making up 15.1%

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GetElastic

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

One specific passage from the report resonated with me, based on what I see from our customers every day: “Winning in e-commerce is not about optimizing the current business to play in a digital world. It instead reimagines business through an omnichannel-first lens. Play strategically in the right channels.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

MAY 24, 2022

Since the pandemic, many retailers have adopted new technologies to communicate with customers through new channels, offer new delivery and pickup options, and highlight free cancellation policies or automated refund systems to give your customers an added sense of security. First-Party Data Marketing Is The New Norm.

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Omnisend

MAY 31, 2023

Reading Time: 9 minutes Most marketers who need bulk SMS services tend to think that Attentive is the best SMS marketing tool to interact with their mobile-first audience. It’s a robust SMS platform offering valuable customer data. But SMS is not the only channel that Omnisend supports.

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Ecommerce Platforms

OCTOBER 4, 2022

For instance, You can add and move products in bulk to publish to multiple sales channels. On top of that, you can also edit product information and synchronize these edits across all your sales channels. Sales Channel Management. Benefit from omnichannel selling by managing multiple sales channels simultaneously.

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ESW

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Consumers have shifted from shopping primarily in-store to now using a mix of online, mobile and brick-and-mortar channels. To keep up with consumer demand, brands and retailers are facing pressure to implement omnichannel commerce strategies. Why focus on omnichannel? Because customers demand it.

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Kibo

APRIL 26, 2022

Instead, consumers continued shopping in multiple ways using multiple channels, with online sales growth up 14% in 2021 from the previous year. A pivot to omnichannel shopping is also being adopted by consumers. Hybrid online/in-store/mobile shopping journeys are becoming the new normal. Build engaging shopping experiences.

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