Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Over the course of her expansive career in marketing, Kristen D’Arcy has worked for household names like American Eagle , PacSun , Ralph Lauren and Oscar de la Renta. Lesson 1 Build your core strategy around creating customer value: D’Arcy has worked for brands across a vast scope of categories.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 1, 2024

The retailer “will be removing physical media and updating our mobile, digital imaging, computing, tablets and smart home departments,” said Barry. “We Barry noted that Best Buy’s wealth of first-party customer data gives it an advantage in its personalization efforts, particularly with its mobile app. “We

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Groove

APRIL 16, 2024

A few of these key features include things like a drag-and-drop online store builder, automated inventory management tools, multi-channel selling, and an advanced suite of marketing and SEO tools. Salesforce Commerce Cloud also offers a deep integration with Salesforce's customer relationship management (CRM) platform.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 5, 2024

In the last few years, point of purchase has emerged as a sweet spot for effective marketing. 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. billion in digital spending in 2022 alone.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 15, 2022

While instinct and surmise may have worked in the past, today marketers need to recognize exactly what customers want, when they want it and how they want it. 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.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 4, 2023

Like the Macy’s Christmas window displays of the 1950s, retailers can find ways to pique the customer’s interest and add a little inspiration to the online purchasing process. The luxury goods market is an excellent example of where consumers have become accustomed to bespoke experiences. Bringing Luxury Online. Beyond the Shelf.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 4, 2022

Best Buy is the latest retailer to enter the advertising market with the launch of Best Buy Ads, an in-house media company designed to help shoppers explore the retailer’s products, services and offers. Best Buy Ads will partner with brands to guide their marketing efforts with relevant messages.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 30, 2023

If customers feel your efforts are merely transactional, they won’t hesitate to go to your competitor looking for the next best deal. 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.

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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. Retargeting ads on Google.

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Optimizely

APRIL 18, 2019

In fact, customers don’t see “channels” in the same way as marketers do. To be able to provide a consistent experience that will turn casual browsers into loyal customers, you need to make sure you connect your in-store experience with your online marketing strategy. Bringing the in-store experience online.

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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

AUGUST 14, 2020

However, retail marketers often lack the data they need to develop and execute more empathetic messaging. This data deficit makes it difficult for marketing to keep pace with a rapidly changing environment. Last year the top priority was engaging customers in real time. since the 2019 State of Marketing report. “It

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

It might sound strange to say this about a place where some 80% of transactions actually take place, but brick-and-mortar stores represent an underutilized resource, according to Sarah Jarvis, co-author of the second edition of Omnichannel Retail: How to Build Winning Stores in a Digital World.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 1, 2023

External economic factors, such as fluctuating interest rates, an unpredictable housing market and persistent inflation have prompted consumers to rethink their spending habits. A critical area of focus is transforming their business into more profitable omnichannel platforms. How can retailers transform losses into profits?

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

MAY 24, 2022

The transition to digital marketing has accelerated over the past two years, and the customer experience has improved dramatically. Digital marketing can play a key role in achieving success under these conditions. Examine Your Marketing Technology Stack. First-Party Data Marketing Is The New Norm.

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Kibo

APRIL 26, 2022

A pivot to omnichannel shopping is also being adopted by consumers. Hybrid online/in-store/mobile shopping journeys are becoming the new normal. For marketers, this means eCommerce agility should be top of mind. It’s powered by customer data and uses machine learning to deliver powerful data-driven experiences.

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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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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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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. But for consumer brands, the ultimate measure of marketing success is in fostering a better relationship with the customer. That needs to change.

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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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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 3, 2023

Forbes reports that companies are now faced with increased pressure to find new ways to track marketing behaviors. How can companies deliver personalized ads at scale, search for new customers and conquer new markets, launch effective marketing campaigns and optimize products and brand experience?

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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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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

OCTOBER 16, 2023

As discretionary spend decreases in inverse proportion to cost of living increases, and consumers think more carefully about where they spend, retailers have to get really smart about strategies to win and retain their share of the market. iVend helps retailers iVend helps retailers to capture and analyse customer data.

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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. Though Overstock is significantly larger than most ecommerce companies – they boosted their marketing budget by 18.7%

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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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ESW

JULY 6, 2023

Seamless Experience From product research to returns, Amazon’s customer journey is seamless. Shoppers can start research on a laptop, compare prices in a store and then complete an order on a mobile phone. Amazon is everywhere the customer is. Omnichannel is here to stay.

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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. We’ll explore this new approach in depth, what it means for brands and consumers, and how it will affect marketers and those working with them. So how does it all work?

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

JANUARY 16, 2024

The intersection of these changes with economic uncertainties, such as inflation and an unpredictable job market, creates a swiftly evolving and complex landscape. 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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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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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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RTP blog

JUNE 29, 2018

Converting customer interest expressed in online channels into purchase is the agenda of every marketing plan, yet the rate of cart abandonment still stands at nearly 79% on average. Below are several ways retailers can market more effectively to engage their customers and reduce cart abandonment.

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lateshipment

JANUARY 17, 2023

Paying attention to growing trends can help you boost your business’s bottom line and ensure you’re not left behind, which is increasingly important in today’s competitive market. It’s 2023, CX is no longer about just customer experiences but “customized experiences”. But what’s new in omnichannel commerce in 2023?

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

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. Retailers also must put the tools in place to continuously reengage with the customer.

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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. Omnisend : Best for ecommerce Shopify review: 4.8/5 5 G2 review: 4.5/5

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Optimizely

AUGUST 9, 2018

Jim Edgett, Head of Integrated Marketing at Gamestop. More and more brands are taking their buyer’s needs into account — doing surveys, focusing on personalization, and mapping the customer journey with care. As the ecommerce market gets even more crowded, the prices will only continue to rise. I have a tremendous budget.

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