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 219

Shipping Costs Improvements Live Chat Retail 219

UpSellIt

JULY 13, 2023

In today’s competitive landscape, embracing an omnichannel retail strategy has become essential for businesses to thrive. By seamlessly integrating multiple channels, retailers can provide a cohesive and personalized shopping experience for their customers. What is Omnichannel Retailing?

Omnichannel 101

Omnichannel Multichannel Payment Services Retail 101

Fabric

AUGUST 15, 2023

Enterprise retailers are in constant pursuit of new ways to enrich the customer experience—whether it’s prioritizing faster fulfillment, optimizing for consumer convenience, or enhancing personalization along the buyer’s journey. In this guide, we’ve compiled all you need to know about BOPIS for omnichannel retailers.

Omnichannel 130

Omnichannel Payment Services Shipping Costs Fulfillment 130

Smile.io

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

  In this loyalty report, we dig into the growth of ecommerce brands through key indicators such as Smile generated value, customer lifetime value (CLV), repeat customer rate, average order value (AOV), purchase frequency (PF), and loyalty ROI. allows you to embed custom loyalty content throughout your website.

Customer Loyalty 86

Customer Loyalty eCommerce Customer Merchant Services 86

Omnisend

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Omnichannel marketing continues to get a lot of ink (and will do so for as long as there is a digital universe) for the very good reason that it continues to evolve. Five years ago SMS marketing campaigns were infrequent; today they are a completely normal way to engage a subset of customers, such as your best brand fans. 1: Shipping.

Omnichannel 146

Omnichannel Marketing Shipping Merchant Services 146

GetElastic

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Why a Hybrid Customer Experience is Essential for Today’s Consumer. 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? Hybrid Customer Experience Example 1: Carvana.

Customer Experience 139

Customer Experience Customer eCommerce Vend 139

GetElastic

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Why a Hybrid Customer Experience is Essential for Today’s Consumer. 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? Hybrid Customer Experience Example 1: Carvana.

Customer Experience 139

Customer Experience Customer eCommerce Vend 139

365 Retail

MAY 5, 2023

New data from Scurri , the next-generation delivery management platform, reveals nearly 9 in 10 (88%) UK retailers believe a branded post-purchase tracking solutions built into the delivery experience improves customer shopping journeys, leading to an increase in repeat purchasing (44%) and loyalty and retention (44%).

Customer Loyalty 52

Customer Loyalty Customer Retail Omnichannel 52

Kibo

MAY 14, 2014

5 Tips for Improving Your Omnichannel Customer Experience Technology is rapidly changing the way we connect with the world, including how we shop for the products we want. Little more than a decade ago, a smiling sales associate and a 1-800 support number were enough to ensure a great customer experience.

Customer Experience 62

Customer Experience Omnichannel Improvements Customer 62

Fabric

AUGUST 8, 2023

The primary goal of order management is to ensure accurate and timely order processing, which involves streamlining everything from inventory management to payment capture to shipping coordination. For large-scale e-commerce enterprises with complex operations, order management is a critical piece of the puzzle.

Payment Services 130

Payment Services Fulfillment Management eCommerce 130

Ecommerce Platforms

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Second, this guide churns out a few examples that could help you kickstart your loyalty scheme. And most of all, a simplified formula to help you measure your loyalty program's overall perfomance. . So let's get started… What’s the point of having a customer loyalty program? . The result?

Customer Loyalty 143

Customer Loyalty Customer Merchant Services Payment Services 143

lateshipment

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

This term is coined as “ The one-time shopper dilemma ”, where e-commerce businesses are unable to convert one-time shoppers into repeat customers due to unfavorable customer experiences. 76% of customers say that an unacceptable customer experience would affect their decision to order from the company again.

Shipping Costs 130

Shipping Costs eCommerce Order Fulfillment Shipping 130

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 20, 2022

In addition, always-on, cross-device shopping behaviors mean consumers are taking their shopping across borders and, in turn, they’re asking more of already strained supply chains. Experts agree that the supply chain has more impact on the customer experience than ever before.

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Supplies Shipping Costs Customer Loyalty Technology 296

Ecommerce Platforms

OCTOBER 26, 2021

The eCommerce service is an omnichannel commerce platform that provides the power of large-scale businesses to mid-size brands. BetterCommerce is a large-scale enterprise-grade omnichannel solution for eCommerce built to empower retailers to maximize revenue, stay ahead of the competition, and be more efficient. Omnichannel.

Payment Services 232

Payment Services Shipping Costs Multi-channel Payments 232

Smile.io

JUNE 16, 2022

That’s a little something called omnichannel commerce. Omnichannel commerce involves selling your products across multiple different channels, which can be both online and offline. The benefits of omnichannel commerce include everything from inventory management to customer loyalty.

eCommerce Platforms 64

eCommerce Platforms Omnichannel Merchant Services POS 64

lateshipment

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Ways to build relationships with your customers Loyalty Programs Customer Retention Activities Collecting the Feedback Post-Purchase Customer Service Omnichannel Messaging 4. Offer multiple Shipping options Shipping is the last element which your customer considers before clicking that buy button.

Shipping Costs 130

Shipping Costs X-cart Shipping eCommerce 130

Optimizely

AUGUST 23, 2018

The ecommerce behemoth’s vast product range, easy shipping options, convenience, and speed mean that it has a stronghold on the ecommerce market. While you should still be selling on Amazon, you can compete in your own way by offering a better customer experience across multiple channels. Why sell on Google Shopping?

Omnichannel 199

Omnichannel Merchant Services Shipping Costs Customer Loyalty 199

Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 4, 2020

By looking ahead and trying to prepare for a new normal while dealing with the realities brought on by COVID-19, retailers that embrace an agile approach, focus on the customer experience and make digital a strategic imperative are going to see the benefits and ultimately, end up on top.

Shipping Costs 234

Shipping Costs eCommerce Retail eCommerce Software 234

lateshipment

MAY 26, 2022

As an ecommerce brand, you put a lot of time and effort into your customer experiences (CX) to make them hit buy. The warehouse to your customer’s doorstep is only 50% of the order experience. The CX journey continues post-purchase with shipping, tracking, delivery, returns, reviews, and more.

Shipping Costs 130

Shipping Costs Shipping eCommerce Customer 130

Optimizely

AUGUST 9, 2018

More and more, brands are looking to own their communication with customers, focusing on the repeat purchase and driving customer loyalty. Omnichannel is Still Tough to Achieve. Unfortunately, omnichannel remains a struggle for many B2C brands. Think you’re ready for omnichannel?

Shipping Costs 150

Shipping Costs Omnichannel B2C eCommerce Marketing 150

lateshipment

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

To keep up with the rise in eCommerce and the sound change in consumer behavior (which is changing rapidly), businesses need to put “customer experience” at the center of their growth and retention strategies. The Big Post-Purchase Customer Experience Gap in Online Retail (And What. Customer frustration over order delays.

Improvements 130

Improvements Customer Shipping Costs Payment Services 130

GetElastic

APRIL 28, 2022

Boosted Customer Loyalty : As a result of the direct relationship brands can facilitate with customers, they can build a more loyal customer base. Through Contentful and social media, Glossier has created a strong, loyal customer base and enhanced customer experiences. Go to Demo Library.

Payment Services 78

Payment Services eCommerce Customer Retention Demo 78

Korona

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Hire, And Train Employees Who Can Provide Great Customer Experiences Happier customers mean more loyalty to your store. And more loyalty will lead to better sales. However, this is only possible if your retail sales associates provide an exceptional customer experience.

Improvements 98

Improvements Payment Services POS Payments 98

lateshipment

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Post-Purchase Customer Experience Amidst the Rise of eCommerce. To keep up with the rise in eCommerce and the sound change in consumer behavior (which is changing rapidly), businesses need to put “customer experience (CX)” at the center of their growth and retention strategies. 2020 has been a watershed year for retail.

Improvements 130

Improvements Customer eCommerce Shipping Costs 130

Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

How to Get the Most Value From Your Loyalty Program This Season. Molly Mecham, Global Retail Strategy & Solutions Lead, Salesforce on why having a loyalty program doesn’t automatically create customer loyalty: “Retailers will need to work to keep customers engaged after the holidays.

Payments 220

Payments Payment Services Customer Experience Social Media 220

Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

During the busy holiday season, digital return rates can spike to 30% ; and Return policies and experiences have a significant impact on customer loyalty. In a survey of consumers conducted by Doddle , 84% said a positive returns experience encourages them to shop with a retailer again.

Shipping Costs 329

Shipping Costs eCommerce Merchant Services Retail 329

Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

However, in the case of delayed shipments or other potential issues that are out of your control, having a reliable support solution in place to appease customers is vital to maintaining a positive reputation. This bodes well for brands that desire to take back ownership of the customer experience.

eCommerce 196

eCommerce Operations Fulfillment Customer Loyalty 196

lateshipment

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

The post-purchase CX gap (as it is called) is a result of businesses like yours losing control over the experience you provide to your customers after parcels have been handed over to third-party shipping carriers/partners, who may not share the same level of commitment towards ensuring a delightful and frictionless delivery experience.

Shipping Costs 130

Shipping Costs Payment Services Shipping Social Media 130

Smile.io

JULY 25, 2023

Along with marketing your loyalty program, there are several things you can do to add excitement to the customer loyalty experience from custom earning actions to time-based bonus points events. Take some inspiration from two brands that are effectively connecting their online and IRL loyalty programs.

eCommerce 60

eCommerce Jewelry Omnichannel Social Media 60

Algopix

JULY 24, 2023

It acts as a bridge between various eCommerce channels, inventory systems, payment gateways, and shipping carriers, providing a cohesive platform to manage orders efficiently. It improves efficiency, reduces errors, enhances customer satisfaction, and allows businesses to scale seamlessly.

Payment Services 78

Payment Services Merchant Services Operations Management 78

Kissmetrics

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

You’re experiencing it every day, from marketing and communication to fulfillment and shipping, not to mention all the follow-up. Yes, it’s easy to stay engaged with customers when you have a handful, but what happens when you have hundreds, thousands, and more? One of the powers of the ZenDesk support suite is the omnichannel options.

eCommerce 336

eCommerce Shipping Costs Live Chat Shopify 336

Smile.io

APRIL 15, 2024

  PetSmart shows its commitment to fostering true brand loyalty once again by retroactively applying customers’ spending to their VIP status.  That is, ensuring customers can leverage the loyalty program online and in-store. A connected omnichannel loyalty experience that works in-store and online.   

Social Media 71

Social Media POS Gifts Events 71

Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 11, 2023

But first, he spoke with Retail TouchPoints to offer a glimpse into his entrepreneurial mind, including his lessons on driving customer loyalty through innovative physical experiences. For example, if you spend more than $130 , we ship your order in a cardboard oven box and there are fake cockroaches hidden inside.

Retail 238

Retail Social Media Customer Loyalty Travel 238

UpSellIt

MARCH 1, 2021

Creating an accessible and enjoyable ecommerce customer journey goes a long way to boost customer loyalty and, in turn, your conversion rate. Let’s first take a look at what an ecommerce customer journey is and why it’s important. What is an Ecommerce Customer Journey? Don’t Forget About Other Channels.

eCommerce 137

eCommerce Customer Customer Loyalty Recommendation 137

Kibo

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

With omnichannel shopping becoming the norm across B2B and B2C sectors, it’s become increasingly important to have seamless operations across channels. One of the critical components of a successful omnichannel experience is the ability to unify inventory data in real-time and make the inventory shoppable across any sales channel.

Customer 62

Customer B2B Supplies Shipping Costs 62

Smile.io

AUGUST 1, 2022

The good news is that you're probably already using two powerful channels to retain customers⁠—email and SMS. Here are five ways you can use both channels  to increase retention and keep your customers around for life. An omnichannel strategy means email and SMS keep your communications in one place.

Merchant Services 73

Merchant Services Marketing Payment Services Omnichannel 73

Kibo

JANUARY 18, 2023

Keynote: Charles Schwab Shares Economic Trends and Neiman Marcus Discusses Customer Loyalty Liz Ann Sonders, Managing Director, Chief Investment Strategist at Charles Schwab, kicked off Day 3 of NRF with economic trends and predictions. IHL predicts that the order management systems market will grow from $1.64 billion in 2022 to $3.16

Fulfillment 62

Fulfillment Supplies Shipping Costs B2B 62