GetElastic

JANUARY 14, 2019

The success of industry disruptors such as Airbnb, Amazon and Tesla can be attributed to many factors, but these companies all have one thing in common — a focus on creating an exceptional customer experience, rather than just selling a product. As a result, customer expectations as a whole are evolving.

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Customer Experience Customer Multichannel Social Media 136

Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 24, 2024

B2B brands should invest in AI-driven CRM (customer relationship management) systems to analyze customer data, offering insights for personalized marketing and sales strategies. These AI applications range from optimizing pricing and inventory management to fraud prevention.

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B2B eCommerce BigCommerce Omnichannel 207

Algopix

JULY 13, 2023

In today’s competitive online marketplace, effectively managing customer relationships is crucial for the success of any eCommerce business. What Is a Customer Relationship Management System? This includes storing customer profiles, contact information, purchase history, and communication logs.

Payment Services 78

Payment Services eCommerce Management Customer 78

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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Multi-channel POS Customer Data Mobile 207

GetElastic

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Better customer experience means targeting people, not buyers. The success of industry disruptors such as Airbnb, Amazon and Tesla can be attributed to many factors, but these companies all have one thing in common — a focus on creating an exceptional customer experience, rather than just selling a product.

Customer Experience 78

Customer Experience Customer Multichannel Social Media 78

GetElastic

DECEMBER 7, 2017

Retail Customer Experience ). Retail companies have tried to manage this pain point with barcodes, RFIDs, and self-checkout counters. Here are some ways leading companies are using checkout-less shopping to create a frictionless shopping experience. Keep them waiting for 2.5 minutes, and they get annoyed.

Payment Services 133

Payment Services Merchant Services Customer Data Customer 133

GetElastic

DECEMBER 7, 2017

Retail Customer Experience ). Retail companies have tried to manage this pain point with barcodes, RFIDs, and self-checkout counters. Here are some ways leading companies are using checkout-less shopping to create a frictionless shopping experience. Keep them waiting for 2.5 minutes, and they get annoyed.

Payment Services 133

Payment Services Merchant Services Customer Data Customer 133

GetElastic

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Better customer experience means targeting people, not buyers. The success of industry disruptors such as Airbnb, Amazon and Tesla can be attributed to many factors, but these companies all have one thing in common — a focus on creating an exceptional customer experience, rather than just selling a product.

Customer Experience 60

Customer Experience Customer Multichannel Social Media 60

Retail TouchPoints

MAY 8, 2024

Because to maximize the dollars you spend on driving traffic to your website, you really need to deliver an experience that encourages your customers to stay, convert and, perhaps most importantly, come back again and again. Mobile delivered 77% of traffic, but only 56% of revenue. Pitié: Visits have never been so valuable.

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Merchant Services eCommerce Channel Mobile 223

RTP blog

DECEMBER 23, 2019

For retailers, this has meant investing in cloud-based technologies and finding new ways to connect with their customers and expand their digital footprint. Today, according to Salesforce’s 2019 State of Service report, 80% of customers now consider their experience with a company to be as important as its products.

Payment Services 195

Payment Services eCommerce Payments Mobile 195

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 29, 2020

Ready to grow even further, the company launched a digital transformation to swap out its legacy systems, advance customer knowledge through data and provide a truly omnichannel customer experience. We began the journey by getting our heads around the data.”. It’s really a holistic approach,” she said.

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UpSellIt

JULY 13, 2023

It seeks to bridge the gap between online and offline purchasing by establishing a cohesive experience between physical stores, websites, mobile apps, social media platforms and more. This concept provides a consistent brand experience across different channels, allowing customers to interact with your brand in the most convenient way.

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Omnichannel Multichannel Payment Services Retail 103

Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 14, 2020

Retailer priorities have shifted slightly since the last State of Marketing report, according to panelist Megan Hostetler, a Salesforce Product Marketing Manager focused on Retail and Consumer Goods. Last year the top priority was engaging customers in real time. That was bumped to number two, and innovation is at the top this year.”.

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Webinar Consumer Payments Marketing 240

Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 9, 2022

It’s those retailers that can most quickly and accurately react to these turbulent market forces and behaviors that are creating the most innovative and positive customer experiences. The rest are at risk of losing customer loyalty, brand affinity and revenue. Identifying the Right Use Cases.

Retail 280

Retail Customer Data Customer Experience Social Media 280

Algopix

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

In an era where time is of the essence, and consumer expectations are higher than ever, real-time alerts serve as a vital tool for enhancing customer experience and operational efficiency. We will explore how this technology has revolutionized the way businesses interact with their customers and manage their operations.

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Information Customer Experience Technology eCommerce 93

iVend

OCTOBER 16, 2023

There’s one approach that is proven to work to engage customers, enhance their experience and increase spend – and that’s personalization. iVend helps retailers iVend helps retailers to capture and analyse customer data. Read how our analytics system helps retailers with personalization.

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POS Payment Services Payments Omnichannel 105

MagentoBrain

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

2023 Digital Marketing Trends and Changes Trend 1: Pay more attention to "customer experience" The discussion of customer experience has greatly increased in recent years. From the rise of UI/UX, we can see that many trends have emerged with only one purpose: to improve customer experience.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

This enables a robust omnichannel retail strategy that delivers a unified, seamless and consistent customer experience across all physical stores, websites and mobile apps. Optimized supply chain management to avoid stockouts and overstocking. However, faster responses for mobile apps and websites is only the beginning.

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Shipping Costs Retail Omnichannel Supplies 221

Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 1, 2023

In fact, Retail TouchPoints’ annual Store Design & Experience Survey found that 78% of retailers have either already implemented or plan to implement digital signage in stores over the next 24 months. Being a great leader, as a store manager, is also about observing where your team has success, and where they don’t,” said Thurston.

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Kissmetrics

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

If you have separate departments for marketing, sales, IT, and customer service, you need more advanced functions than a business with five employees. Furthermore, you need to consider who’s going to manage the software. The idea is that streamlining your operational processes helps your business provide better customer experiences.

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Small Business Retail Document Operations Management 310

Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 11, 2021

Now more than ever, retailers are looking for solutions to create more seamless in-person and digital customer experiences. 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.

Payment Services 173

Payment Services Payments Retail Sporting Goods 173

SellBrite

MAY 13, 2019

And providing a better standard of customer experience will never not be a challenge to online sellers. With mobile sales estimated to reach $3.56 Battling the stigma of the data collector is key for any ecommerce seller. The post 6 Mobile Ecommerce Trends to Drive Sales appeared first on Sellbrite.

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Mobile eCommerce Mobile eCommerce Social Media 117

RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

APRIL 24, 2023

In this blog, we’ll explore the latest trends and challenges related to executing customer loyalty programs in the retail industry and provide insights on how retailers can manage them to drive business growth.

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Customer Loyalty Customer Retail Customer Retention 84

365 Retail

JUNE 5, 2024

Optimizing Inventory Management Proper inventory control is crucial for any retail business. Enter smart inventory management systems. These nifty tools use real-time data analytics to forecast demand, automate reorders, and minimize stockouts or overstocking. Read on for more insight! But how do they work?

Payment Services 52

Payment Services Operations Retail eCommerce 52

iVend

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Retailers have to grow their share of a finite wallet, making promotions and customer experience an essential part of the retail mix. Customer experience – with less discretionary spend, customers are going to be even more influenced by good value, and by retailers who make the shopping experience easier and more engaging.

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Technology POS Retail Gifts 105

RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Mobile point of sale is relatively new technology, but it is quickly becoming essential or retailers who want to remain competitive in an ever-increasing rapidly evolving retail environment. Here are six reasons to deploy mobile POS today. The increased customer service will lead to better customer retention.

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Point of Sale Mobile POS Customer Retention 44

Kissmetrics

APRIL 20, 2021

Here’s how the process works: Customers place the order: Shoppers purchase goods online through the retailer’s mobile app or website. On the checkout landing page, customers can choose the date, time, and pickup location. BOPUS can also boost traffic to your online website or increase the number of downloads for your mobile app.

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eCommerce Shipping Multi-channel Mobile 282

Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 27, 2021

A customer journey that started from a mobile ad, followed by a trip or two to a physical store during the research phase before completing the conversion online through an ecommerce store, is difficult to map, let alone derive insights for the post-purchase experience.

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Multi-channel Games Retail Social Media 266

lateshipment

JANUARY 17, 2023

The main reason is due to the fact that customer experience (CX) much like e-commerce is an ever-changing area and you need to keep yourself updated with new trends in the field to thrive and enjoy success. In short, CX helps you build and maintain a loyal customer base. That’s not all!

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eCommerce Merchant Services Omnichannel Customer Experience 130

365 Retail

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

PoS systems are becoming essential for managing everyday commercial operations, from simple payment processing to inventory management and sales analytics in retail companies. In this article, we’ll dive into the main benefits PoS systems can bring and must-have features you should incorporate into your custom PoS software.

POS 52

POS Merchant Services Payment Services Customer 52

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 28, 2020

Data will come from the 6th edition of the Salesforce State of Marketing report, which surveyed nearly 7,000 global marketing executives. In the previous edition of the State of Marketing Report, the median number of customer data sources for marketers was projected to jump from 10 in 2017 to 15 in 2019 — a 50% increase in just two years.

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Webinar Consumer Marketing Consumer Goods 198

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 202

Shipping Costs Improvements Live Chat Retail 202

Sailthru

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

For the past several years, Forrester has published the Forrester Cross Channel Campaign Management Wave, their analysis of marketing technology vendors based on current offering and strategy in this field. Today, B2C marketers must invest in cross-channel campaign management (CCCM) solutions to create more contextually relevant interactions.

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Channel Management B2C Reference 74

RTP blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

This could be building location-based services into a mobile app to quickly locate products in-store, or by enabling chat functions seamlessly into the online experience. Finding ways to make associates more effective through mobile tools, in-store collaboration and training are proven to make a positive impact. Click here.

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Retail Customer Data Operations Customer Loyalty 150

RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

JANUARY 16, 2024

Personalization Powered by AI: Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the way retailers understand and cater to individual customer needs. In 2024, we can expect a surge in AI-powered personalization, where algorithms analyze customer data to provide tailored recommendations and personalized shopping experiences.

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Payment Services Retail Supplies Omnichannel 98

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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Games Omnichannel Retail Subscription 237

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 24, 2023

This data-driven approach to personalization is especially important for local and regional retailers that are fighting an uphill battle against larger retail corporations like Walmart, Amazon or Target. To determine which method will work best for each consumer, retailers must pay close attention to customer data.

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Small Business Retail Marketing Retail Social Media 206