Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 26, 2021

At a time when brand interactions bridge both digital and physical shopping, it is increasingly important for retailers to leverage technology to improve customer experiences and create value. Here are a few examples of how technology enhances customer experience and strengthens brand value.

Customer Experience 312

Customer Experience Technology Customer Fulfillment 312

Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 1, 2022

SaaS platform CSG has launched CSG Xponent Ignite, a customer engagement solution designed to enable businesses to quickly deploy, engage and deliver quantifiable experiences aligned with their goals. Additionally, its more than 80 pre-built journeys aim to drive customer loyalty, spark upsells and lead to faster ROI.

Customer Experience 264

Customer Experience Customer Retail Customer Loyalty 264

Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

When customers place ecommerce orders, the last thing they want is an unhappy surprise. The letdown customers experience when their orders don’t arrive on time, or at all, results in uncertainty and distrust that’s difficult — if not impossible — to remedy. In other instances, customers might expect an upgrade for their trouble.

Shipping Costs 257

Shipping Costs Customer Experience Supplies Improvements 257

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. More than one-third of consumers now shop online each week, up from 28% pre-pandemic. Omnichannel shopping.

Customer Experience 306

Customer Experience Customer Omnichannel Social Media 306

Optimizely

AUGUST 14, 2018

But few brands are lucky to attain the ranks of true customer loyalty. For ecommerce brands today, the sad truth is most consumers go wherever the trends go. Sure, many of us— 77 percent, in fact —participate in some kind of customer loyalty program. Understanding customer psychology.

Customer Loyalty 268

Customer Loyalty Customer Social Media Events 268

Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 8, 2024

has named four executives with extensive retail experience to top posts, including naming Frank Kerr as the company’s first-ever Chief Customer Officer. where he was one of the first 50 employees, and he’ll be responsible for driving a holistic customer experience using consumer insights, marketing, loyalty and promotions.

Customer 270

Customer Customer Loyalty Customer Experience Marketing 270

Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 7, 2022

Many factors go into customer loyalty, from the most basic (offering quality products that shoppers want) to more emotionally driven considerations. Customers that participated in the campaign both contributed to the cause but also increased their loyalty to Kroger. Barbara Connors. “We

Customer Loyalty 266

Customer Loyalty Customer Beauty and Health eCommerce 266

Groove

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Modern consumers are constantly bombarded with advertisements, promotions and information. Loyalty programs are an effective way to differentiate from competitors and engage your customers. When implemented correctly, these initiatives can increase lifetime customer value and drive more conversions. Customization.

Customer Loyalty 264

Customer Loyalty Customer Shipping Costs Reference 264

Forrester eCommerce

JUNE 9, 2022

Forrester’s Customer Experience Benchmark Survey, Canada Consumers, 2022, reveals that CX quality in Canada has slipped in 2022 following several years of stability.

Customer Experience 195

Customer Experience Customer Consumer Customer Loyalty 195

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. In what we call the effortless economy, consumers have high expectations for convenience.

Customer Experience 147

Customer Experience Payment Services Customer Shipping Costs 147

Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Successful retailers have put a lot of effort over the years into understanding their customers’ buying personas. They know that their customers are not monolithic. By catering to their unique characteristics during the buying process, retailers maximize revenue and customer loyalty. What are delivery personas?

Customer Loyalty 147

Customer Loyalty Improvements Customer Retail 147

Forrester eCommerce

JUNE 6, 2022

Forrester’s Customer Experience Benchmark Survey, US Consumers, 2022, reveals that CX quality in the US has fallen back to early-2020 levels, reversing gains made in 2021.

Customer Experience 195

Customer Experience Customer Consumer Customer Loyalty 195

Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 17, 2020

As experts continue to assess COVID-19’s impact on the retail industry, some consider the loyalty shakeout to be the most significant. Winning and keeping customer loyalty has been a long-standing challenge in the industry, but the pandemic has forced consumers to switch brands for new reasons: price, scarcity and availability.

Customer Loyalty 259

Customer Loyalty Customer Apparel Consumer 259

Smile.io

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Every brand aims for a loyal customer base that will support them no matter what. Loyal customers are the ones who eagerly await every product release you announce and shout your brand from the rooftops. But what exactly is customer loyalty? We’re going back to basics in this post to learn what customer loyalty is.

Customer Loyalty 58

Customer Loyalty Customer Beauty and Health Food and Beverages 58

Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 3, 2023

That said, differentiated experiences are possible, and the way forward will be through personalized approaches. Retailers must create experiences that are unique to their brand and tailored to individual customers based on their behavior, needs and habits.

Consumer 251

Consumer Customer Loyalty Customer Experience Recommendation 251

Forrester eCommerce

JUNE 16, 2023

The Canada CX Index 2023 shows brands backsliding on performance. Read about the results and meet two brands that beat the odds and improved their CX Index scores in a tough year.

Customer Experience 195

Customer Experience Customer Improvements Customer Loyalty 195

lateshipment

MARCH 13, 2020

We live in an experience economy. Experience is everything. Consumers own brand perception. And experience drives how consumers perceive a brand. The Post-Purchase Experience Gap. This results in a situation where a significant percentage of customers are set up for disappointment.

Customer Loyalty 242

Customer Loyalty Customer Shipping Costs Shipping 242

lateshipment

MAY 6, 2023

Before we get to the context of things, remember that the post-purchase phase takes up 50% of the overall customer experience. But most eCommerce brands, who take a top effort to convert prospects into customers, unwillingly neglect to do the same for what comes after.

Customer Experience 130

Customer Experience Shipping Costs Customer eCommerce 130

RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

APRIL 24, 2023

In today’s fast-paced retail landscape, customer loyalty has become a critical factor in business success. With increased competition and changing consumer behaviors, retailers must stay ahead of the curve by implementing effective customer loyalty programs.

Customer Loyalty 84

Customer Loyalty Customer Retail Customer Retention 84

lateshipment

APRIL 2, 2021

Let’s not waste any more time and dive right into the eCommerce trends for 2021 and how they can help you improve your online business in terms of sales, CX, and customer loyalty – to thrive in 2021! . 91% of consumers are more likely to shop with brands that provide relevant offers and recommendations.

Customer Loyalty 130

Customer Loyalty eCommerce Customer Shipping Costs 130

RTP blog

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

By Aaron Roy, Bond Any retailer knows the importance of customer loyalty. According to recent research from EY , almost nine out of 10 retailers believe a loyalty strategy is key to their business success. So, how can retailers tap into their customers’ emotion? The result? It makes sense, too.

Customer Loyalty 150

Customer Loyalty Customer Retail Shipping Costs 150

365 Retail

OCTOBER 30, 2023

A comprehensive survey by Tyl by NatWest offers a deep dive into the changing relationship between consumers and retailers, examining the factors that attract shoppers to both small boutiques and large commercial outlets. On the other end of the spectrum, small businesses seem to have cracked the code to consumer hearts.

Small Business Retail 111

Small Business Retail Shipping Costs Customer Experience Customer 111

RTP blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

By Brian Cleary, RedPoint Global The number of customers that actively use their loyalty program memberships has decreased dramatically. According to a study by Bond Brand Loyalty, the average customer belongs to more than 14 loyalty programs; however, they are only active in about half of them.

Customer Loyalty 150

Customer Loyalty Customer Customer Data Marketing 150

RetailMinded

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The unboxing experience is the moment a customer opens their package and sees their purchase for the first time. It’s very important because it can have a significant impact on customer satisfaction and loyalty. This can lead to an overall more positive customer experience. Keep on reading to learn more.

Customer Loyalty 52

Customer Loyalty Customer Recommendation Social Media 52

Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Despite the surge in online shopping, physical stores remain essential for retailers, providing a space for customers to interact with products and build deeper brand connections. A well-designed store can create a memorable brand experience that strengthens customer loyalty.

Retail 312

Retail Customer Loyalty Social Media POS 312

365 Retail

JUNE 19, 2023

Customer loyalty programmes are ‘vital’ for retailers to retain customers, with over half of the UK consciously buying less due to the cost-of-living crisis, according to a new report by Deployteq and the Data & Marketing Association (DMA).

Customer Loyalty 52

Customer Loyalty Customer Retail Recommendation 52

Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 14, 2021

Christian Selchau-Hansen, CEO and Co-Founder at Formation.ai, works with leading retailers and large brands like United Airlines and Starbucks by implementing individualized and automated customer loyalty offers. . RTP: How have consumers’ expectations of offers and rewards changed from pre-pandemic to now?

Customer Loyalty 150

Customer Loyalty Customer Channel Consumer 150

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.

Customer Experience 279

Customer Experience Customer Shipping Costs Gifts 279

lateshipment

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Picture this : You’re a retailer based in Chicago, dealing in apparel and your loyal customer John has ordered a tux for his high-school reunion from your store. And a bad experience is nothing but a chance for your customer to put a full-stop to you and start shopping with your competitor. What is Proactive Issue Resolution?

Customer Experience 233

Customer Experience Shipping Costs Customer Shipping 233

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.

Customer 267

Customer Multi-channel Channel Customer Experience 267

Groove

JANUARY 19, 2022

Improving customer experience is a focal point for many online businesses. As the demand for frictionless shopping increases and consumer shopping habits constantly change, merchants must optimize their stores to accommodate shoppers at each stage of the eCommerce customer journey. What Is The eCommerce Customer Journey?

eCommerce 370

eCommerce Merchant Services Customer Payment Services 370

Forrester eCommerce

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

2023 was a confusing year: the consumers blew cold, and the economy blew hot. The recession-to-be did not materialize, and the economic outlook wasn’t half as bad as consumers would have you believe. Yet notes from the post-pandemic blues keep wafting in the air no matter the macroeconomic drumbeat.

Consumer 251

Consumer Customer Loyalty Customer Experience B2C 251

365 Retail

JUNE 7, 2023

Amperity , the leading enterprise customer data platform (CDP) for consumer brands, has announced Forever 21 has selected Amperity to ‘maximise the value’ of its omnichannel customer data. With Amperity, Forever 21 will be able to provide more relevant, personalised customer experiences.

Customer Experience 73

Customer Experience Customer Customer Data Customer Loyalty 73

GetElastic

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Why a Hybrid Customer Experience is Essential for Today’s Consumer. After all, that’s where the customers are, right? While yes, many consumers today do prefer shop online as it can be more accessible and cater to personal preferences, it’s not the end of the brick-and-mortar store. There are 2.14

Customer Experience 139

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? While yes, many consumers today do prefer shop online as it can be more accessible and cater to personal preferences, it’s not the end of the brick-and-mortar store. There are 2.14

Customer Experience 139

Customer Experience Customer eCommerce Vend 139

Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

However, challenges are inevitable, despite the resilient consumer spending we’ve seen earlier in the year. For example, purchase confusion can arise (and does) when a customer sees unfamiliar names or references on bank statements. It is also vital that brands pay attention to today’s evolving consumer behaviors.

Shipping Costs 261

Shipping Costs Payment Services Banking Retail 261

RetailMinded

DECEMBER 6, 2022

But it seems to be picking up speed recently, with many retailers now experimenting with new technologies like chatbots and AR. Here’s everything you need to know about how digital transformation is enhancing customer loyalty in the retail space: What is digital transformation?

Customer Loyalty 59

Customer Loyalty Customer Retail Social Media 59