Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

The landscape of commerce and delivering customer experience changed dramatically over the past year, as millions of shoppers found health, safety, social distance and remote work taking center stage in their daily lives. So what are the customer experience and commerce trends that will continue, or become more fully realized, in 2021?

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Customer Experience Customer Omnichannel Social Media 301

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 293

lateshipment

AUGUST 1, 2022

In the always-on retail environment, the convenience of a seamless experience is the key to winning more customers. According to Linnworks research , over 80% of shoppers are looking for a frictionless, cross-device ecommerce experience. Of course, customers can’t place orders if there’s no product to sell.

Customer Experience 147

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. Benefits of Real-Time Inventory Visibility. 1 Key Benefits of Real-Time Inventory Visibility.

Customer Experience 90

Customer Experience Improvements Customer Shipping Costs 90

Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 23, 2023

There’s been quite a bit of hype about the metaverse — it’s the next big thing, it will transform how companies engage with customers and it will alter the way we do business. The metaverse creates compelling opportunities for the retail industry to engage with customers. Create superior customer experiences.

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Improvements Customer Social Media Retail 208

Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Andrew Lande-Shannon, Senior Director, Store Experience at Madison Reed, estimated that 95 million women color their hair each year, with each spending an average of $160 annually, during his session at retailX 2021. We know that hair coloring, for a lot of women, is a nerve-wracking experience,” said Lande-Shannon.

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Customer Experience Customer Omnichannel Technology 252

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. And yes, customers are noticing.

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Customer Multi-channel Channel Customer Experience 263

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 128

lateshipment

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Because it realizes that a poor delivery experience means a dissatisfied customer less inclined to purchase in the future. The Post-Purchase Experience Gap. The time starting from when the retailer ships a package to when it is in the hands of the customer defines the customer’s post-purchase experience.

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Customer Experience Management Shipping Costs Customer 260

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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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Instead, these brands need to meet customers where they already are and adhere to their communication preferences — which currently, perhaps surprisingly, points to voice. 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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Customer eCommerce Retail Customer Experience 320

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 how are companies using AI classification to revolutionize the customer experience? Targeted Advertisements.

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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.

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Customer Experience Customer Shipping Costs Gifts 279

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 299

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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Customer Experience Customer Supplies Point of Sale 150

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?

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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. 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?

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Customer Experience Customer eCommerce Vend 139

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 304

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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Sailthru

JANUARY 13, 2020

Every marketer has done painstaking research to understand where mobile makes an appearance along the customer journey. They understand that customers always have their phones, and always expect a personalized, relevant interaction on mobile. Mobile apps are integral to that experience. The rest update even less frequently.

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Customer Experience Mobile Channel Other 60

lateshipment

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The success of an e-commerce business depends on a lot of factors — venturing into new markets, net profits made during a quarter, rapport shared with customers and the general public, offering quality products and services, etc. Both CLV and CLTV are common acronyms for Customer Lifetime Value and are interchangeably used.

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eCommerce Customer Customer Retention Merchant Services 130

lateshipment

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Meaning, the customer experience (CX) has become a cornerstone of customers choosing brands to shop with and businesses need to go above and beyond to provide a positive delivery experience in order to keep customers coming back. Consumers have more choices than ever when it comes to their shopping needs.

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Customer Retention Payments Payment Services eCommerce 130

ESW

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Retailers and brands with DTC ecommerce channels often look to international markets to grow customer bases and revenue. However, this presents a unique set of challenges, particularly when it comes to global customer service. And yet customer service plays a pivotal role in shaping the success of a retail business.

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Payment Services Customer Payments Omnichannel 154

Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Key elements include doubling the size of the retailer’s tech team over the next three years and transferring both business intelligence and customer relationship management responsibilities to the newly enlarged team.

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Multi-channel Supplies Customer Experience Technology 258

Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Consumer-facing brands have spent hundreds of millions of dollars over the past few decades creating unique customer experiences in their physical brick-and-mortar locations. A new customer experience study from J.D. Take retail banks and credit card providers, for example.

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Customer Banking Customer Experience Social Media 217

lateshipment

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Increasing the average order value directly boosts your store’s revenue, increases customer loyalty , and retention and reduces churn rate. How Does Average Order Value Influence Customer retention? Higher the average order value, better the customer experience and post-purchase journey, more would be the customer retention rate.

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X-cart Improvements eCommerce Shipping Costs 130

Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Offering excellent customer service is a business basic at any time of the year, but it’s particularly vital during the holiday season. Unfortunately, the nature of holiday shopping also makes customer service issues more problematic. If the wrong food is in the bag [that’s given to the customer], your CX is shot.

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Multi-channel Customer Experience Mobile Improvements 317

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. Applying Searchandising to Your Shopping Experience.

Customer Experience 118

Customer Experience Customer B2C Recommendation 118

Ecommerce Platforms

AUGUST 22, 2022

Are you considering adding a customer support module to your online store? Platforms like Richpanel include more than a chat box; with features for multichannel communications, customer portals, and workforce management, you’re able to improve upon several areas of your business with one app. Customer Self-Service Portal.

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Multi-channel Shopify Channel Merchant Services 104

Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 9, 2023

The brands we work with are pursuing a multitude of sustainability initiatives, from improvements in their supply chain to innovative ways to extend the usable life of their products through curated resale channels. There is also a significant intersection of sustainability with customer preference data.

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Supplies Operations Shipping Costs Customer 239

lateshipment

JULY 12, 2022

Creating a positive experience via great customer service impacts how your audience perceives your business. It not only impacts your existing customers but influences your prospective customers as well. Negative comments from dissatisfied customers could drive potential customers to your competition.

eCommerce 130

eCommerce Customer Customer Experience Social Media 130

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 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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Customer Experience Channel Social Media Customer 79

Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 23, 2020

Australia-based Stateside Sports has partnered with Emarsys to harness the solution provider’s fully integrated customer data platform to fuel its future expansion. The retailer hopes to eliminate silos and unify customer data to drive more intelligent omnichannel engagement across email, mobile, social media, SMS and its retail stores.

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Customer Data Omnichannel Customer eCommerce 290

Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 27, 2023

Customer experience (CX) strategies often focus on using technology to improve steps in the customer journey, but CX can also be about the bigger picture: how their purchases impact our environment. Their data can also highlight areas for improvement and new initiatives.

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Shipping Costs eCommerce Customer Shipping 277

GetElastic

JANUARY 3, 2019

In 2018, brands experimented more freely with voice and video technology, leveraged AI to improve customer experiences and took bigger steps towards unifying their commerce strategies. Every year brands raise the bar for improved commerce experiences. As standards rise, so do customer expectations.

Customer Experience 145

Customer Experience Customer Payment Services Mobile 145