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Product Substitution: How Savvy Retailers and Manufacturers can Build Supply Chain Resiliency, Reduce Costs and Improve Customer Experiences

Retail TouchPoints

When customers place ecommerce orders, the last thing they want is an unhappy surprise. Shipping delays and stockouts lead to frustration and disappointment, especially when logistical problems impact time-sensitive purchases, such as special occasion gifts, event tickets or prescription medications.

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What is Customer Loyalty?

Smile.io

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.   Table of Contents  What is customer loyalty?

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How Retailers Can Control Costs Even As Return Rates Climb

Retail TouchPoints

Returns are a cost of doing business for any retailer. During the busy holiday season, digital return rates can spike to 30% ; and Return policies and experiences have a significant impact on customer loyalty. Most industries now have return rates close to normal levels. Normally, apparel returns are roughly 7.5%

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[eCommerce Trends 2021] 6 Insights to Increase Sales and Customer Loyalty

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Every week there’s a new meme trending online – From Bernie Sanders to a ship stuck in the Suez Canal. Now and then there come new trends that shape the industry for the future. Start with the data you have on your customers and create ideal customer personas to guide each customer’s personalized content and platform.

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How Retailers Can Build Customer Loyalty With Handwritten Notes

RTP blog

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? It makes sense, too.

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How the Customer Experience is Powering the Fastest Growing Brands

Kissmetrics

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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Rethinking Returns: Innovative Strategies for Retailers to Drive Growth in 2024

Retail TouchPoints

The Cost of Maintaining the Returns Status Quo The existing fragmented and outdated returns process carries significant costs for retailers, both in financial terms and in customer satisfaction. Retailers must recognize that an efficient returns process is not just a cost-saving measure but also a growth strategy.

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