Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 17, 2022

These homebound tendencies ignited a fervor for redecorating and DIY home improvement that, by all accounts, is continuing strong into 2022. Using the Resonate Ignite consumer intelligence platform, we recently examined home improvement trends through the lens of three key generational segments. Gen X Homeowners Making Improvements.

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Improvements Home Furnishings Shipping Costs Customer 306

Algopix

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Cross-channel tracking, also known as cross-device tracking, involves monitoring customer interactions and behaviors across multiple online channels and devices. These channels can include websites, mobile apps, social media platforms, email, and more. This is where cross-channel tracking becomes invaluable.

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Channel eCommerce Social Media Customer Loyalty 129

lateshipment

AUGUST 1, 2022

The benefits of automation are clear for the business as a whole, and automation can also transform the customer experience even when the customer isn’t directly involved. Shopping and checkout experiences can be managed directly by the customer, but that’s only half of the overall order experience.

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Customer Experience Payment Services Customer Shipping Costs 147

Kibo

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Retailers now have multiple channels to interact with customers, such as online stores, mobile apps, customer service, buy online, pick up in store/curbside, and buy online, ship from store/distribution centers (DCs) scenarios. The Ultimate Guide to Order Management. Download Now. Download Now.

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Customer Experience Improvements Customer Shipping Costs 90

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.

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Shipping Costs Improvements Live Chat Retail 262

Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 21, 2023

NorthLadder , a Middle Eastern marketplace for pre-owned electronics, has partnered with insights-led customer engagement platform MoEngage to create remarketing strategies and gamify the customer experience. NorthLadder enables customers to sell old electronic devices that would otherwise become e-waste in landfills.

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Electronics Improvements Customer Experience Channel 306

Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

“The word that comes to mind when we talk internally about customer experience and the customer journey is fluidity,” said Lande-Shannon. “In The danger sometimes with businesses today is that it’s easy to become compartmentalized in all of the different channels that they are doing business in.”.

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Customer Experience Customer Omnichannel Technology 276

Algopix

DECEMBER 2, 2020

No matter the industry, customers today have more ways to research their options than ever before. Customer experiences are the ultimate deciding factor that separates successful companies from the rest. And in many cases, that experience is more important than price or quality. Catalog Price Optimization.

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Algopix

JULY 1, 2023

With the rise of e-commerce and the availability of multiple online platforms and marketplaces, it can be challenging for businesses to effectively manage their listings and reach their target audience across different channels. This is where multi-channel listing solutions come into play. What are Multi-Channel Listing Solutions?

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 23, 2023

While companies currently interact with customers via multiple channels — mobile devices, desktop computers, email, social media and chatbots — leveraging the metaverse helps companies create immersive and interactive retail experiences for customers. Create superior customer experiences.

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lateshipment

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Hence the need for Delivery Experience Management (DEM). What is Delivery Experience Management? Organizationally Delivery Experience Management (DEM) sits at the very intersection of onsite customer experience, post-purchase customer experience, and last-mile order fulfillment. .

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Customer Experience Management Shipping Costs Customer 260

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. Using Data To Improve Customer Experience.

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lateshipment

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Higher the average order value, better the customer experience and post-purchase journey, more would be the customer retention rate. 16 ways to improve Average Order value during the holidays 1. Add gifting options Customers are shopping at your site often looking to buy gifts for their loved ones.

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Fabric

MARCH 28, 2023

Furthermore, losing control of the customer experience can attract bad actor sellers and expose businesses to financial, legal, and operational risks. Their marketplace has attracted bad actor sellers and their carefully-planned expansion into the long tail has eroded the customer experience and negatively impacted the brand.

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Customer Experience Customer eCommerce eCommerce Platforms 130

RTP blog

MARCH 2, 2018

By Paul Millette, Carousel Industries For arguably anyone in retail, the conversation of “delivering the ultimate customer experience” is as prolific as discussions about inventory management, supply chain operations and P&L statements. 1 driver in bolstering the customer experience.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The retailer also plans to build a new tech stack designed for multi-brand, multi-channel and multi-country growth opportunities, as well as accelerating universal apps and platforms with next-generation AI technology for a more personalized, premium and seamless customer experience.

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Sailthru

JANUARY 13, 2020

Mobile commerce is set to grow 29% in 2019 , however, our research shows that mobile lags far behind on-site and email personalization, and doesn’t deliver the same level of customer experience. Mobile apps are integral to that experience. The best performing retail apps generally enhance the in-store experience.

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Customer Experience Mobile Channel Other 60

Optimizely

APRIL 19, 2018

When investing in voice as an acquisition channel, it’s important to understand the context in which your customers experience your brand. Rather than jump at the first opportunity to build an Alexa skill, do some soul searching on where your customers experience the most friction today. In their home?

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 1, 2024

Recent estimates forecast that nearly a quarter of global retail sales will come from online channels by 2027, so the ability to serve a multilingual customer base will be essential for businesses seeking global success. Customers don’t judge businesses by the quality of their products or services alone.

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Retail Customer Experience Customer Retention Technology 320

Groove

MARCH 14, 2019

Automating your eCommerce process improves accuracy and ensures it can run reliably and consistently. eCommerce automation is most often used for customer service, payment and invoicing, inventory management, refunds/returns, email workflows, order management and shipping. Accounting updates and processes. How Can It Help?

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ESW

APRIL 3, 2023

As we headed home, we reflected on key topics and trends that are poised to shape the landscape for brands with DTC channels. To meet that demand, retailers and brands with DTC channels cannot depend on ecommerce sites alone. Brands must know their target customer and which channels that customer prefers.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 13, 2023

When Houle started with Aldo Group as Senior Director of Digital Technology, “We were primarily focused on digitalizing our retail experience across all channels,” he said in an interview with Retail TouchPoints. Unified commerce: Consumers today expect a seamless shopping experience across channels.

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Supplies Customer Experience Technology Omnichannel 289

365 Retail

JUNE 28, 2022

Consumer touchpoints are growing exponentially, making media activation more complicated as shoppers flutter across thousands of channels and apps, making the possible combinations infinite. It means simplifying the customer experience, telling brand stories effectively and evaluating performance more accurately.

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Channel Multi-channel Marketing Retail 98

TradeGecko

APRIL 9, 2019

On the one hand, the rise in new technologies allow retailers and e-tailers to reach a broader audience and reduce costs on storefront rentals; on the other hand, it can be challenging to keep abreast of new technologies and integrate them into your strategy, as well as manage buyer behaviours between digital and brick-and-mortar channels.

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Customer Experience Technology eCommerce Improvements 137

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 19, 2023

With NewStore , the brand has unified its direct offline and online channels to helps drive operational efficiency and improve the customer experience.

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POS Mobile Omnichannel Accessories 243

Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 25, 2023

. “The holiday season is a stressful season — it’s more, more, more — including customers shopping for more product categories simultaneously,” said Jackie Walker, Head of Retail Experience Strategy for North America at Publicis Sapient in an interview with Retail TouchPoints.

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Multi-channel Customer Experience Mobile Improvements 317

GetElastic

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Why a Hybrid Customer Experience is Essential for Today’s Consumer. 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? Hybrid Customer Experience Example 1: Carvana.

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Customer Experience Customer eCommerce Vend 139

GetElastic

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Why a Hybrid Customer Experience is Essential for Today’s Consumer. 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? Hybrid Customer Experience Example 1: Carvana.

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Customer Experience Customer eCommerce Vend 139

Retail Technology Review

MAY 28, 2019

Retailers are neglecting social media when it comes to customer service, and are not listening to consumers to drive customer experience improvements, according to the 2019 Eptica Digital Trust Study.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 24, 2024

Despite expectations of a modest economic downturn, this period presents an opportunity for businesses to optimize their operations, improve marketing strategies and enhance their technological infrastructure. This trend requires businesses, particularly in ecommerce, to seamlessly blend their online and offline sales channels.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 13, 2021

I think people are getting tired of using the word omni — it’s really “channel-less.” The customer doesn’t think in channels, so [the question becomes] how can the retailer stop operating in channels? This includes things like Contact Center AI, improving service and reducing costs to serve customers. [A

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Channel Omnichannel Retail Merchant Services 182

Kibo

MARCH 24, 2021

With search playing such a huge role in online shopping, it’s time that retailers start to apply merchandising strategies to this important channel. There are many elements to search that can be tweaked to improve relevance and push or hide specific products on demand. How Searchandising Helps Drive More Revenue.

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Customer Experience Customer B2C Recommendation 118

ESW

APRIL 5, 2023

While every brand with a DTC channel dreams of a sudden surge in website traffic, too much of a good thing can do irreparable damage to even the most established online retailer. Preparing a DTC channel for peak season is a must for growing revenue and preserving brand reputation.

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Channel Merchant Services Payments Payment Services 78

Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Vonage’s latest global research shows voice calls are a top-two preferred communication channel by consumers when connecting with brands, and this is likely to increase in the coming year. However, when considering voice as a channel, it’s not just about making phone calls. Programmable Voice for Greater Customer Experience (CX).

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Fabric

APRIL 17, 2024

This places a huge strain on customer experience and brand loyalty, and there isn’t a retailer out there today who isn’t trying to improve inventory accuracy. With fabric’s real-time inventory system, it improved top-line revenue by reducing overselling and out-of-stock page views on its sales channels.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Or a retailer could want to strongly emphasize high-quality customer service based on recent, and repetitive, negative customer experiences in select stores. That retailer might leverage VR training technology to educate those retail associates on the importance of remaining hospitable in hot-button customer situations.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Phone-based customer service, or voice, is well established as the most commonly used and the most tightly managed customer service channel. It may be exactly what contact centers need to not just move on from deflection, but have the confidence to once again encourage customers to call.

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