RTP blog

APRIL 9, 2018

By Tom O’Keefe, 4-Tell Nordstrom has long been synonymous with the words ‘Customer Experience.’ Defining what it means to provide the white glove treatment — and proving that it equates to a fiercely loyal customer base — businesses have always looked to them for strategies to enhance the customer experience.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 7, 2020

However, other potentially even more significant trendlines show fundamental changes in consumers’ decision-making process related to picking brands and demonstrating customer loyalty. The survey of 809 U.S. Several studies have documented a dramatic shift in spending from physical stores to online.

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Omnisend

DECEMBER 15, 2020

However, providing exceptional customer service isn’t about the number of channels but the quality of customer service across them —and omnichannel customer support can help do that. Learn how to make your touchpoints consistent, well-designed, and connected to provide a completely seamless experience. Learn more!

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Smile.io

MAY 15, 2024

. - There are many scaling strategies for commerce brands—laying the foundation for growth, enhancing operational efficiency, expanding market reach, focusing on customer loyalty, and adding programs like Smile.io to retain customers. Shopify Plus and POS are great options for omnichannel commerce. 

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Forrester eCommerce

JANUARY 30, 2023

When I first joined Forrester, I looked at the results from our annual Customer Experience Benchmark Surveys and saw that three customer service drivers kept coming up as some of the most influential drivers in a customer’s perception of CX quality: Did the agent answer all of my questions?

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 8, 2023

Nearly half ( 49% ) of global CEOs in a 2022 PwC survey said that technology disruptors like AI, the metaverse and blockchain will impact profitability over the next 10 years. Finally, several sessions will reveal how Web3 can support brands in their quest to solidify customer loyalty.

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Kibo

JULY 17, 2020

And signs indicate that customers have embraced the option for good. A recent survey shows that 86% of consumers want local businesses to continue curbside pickup even after the pandemic is over. The system’s automated alerts can notify associates them where and when customers will arrive at your store. Learn More.

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Optimizely

AUGUST 9, 2018

But despite this, many brands make a lot of assumptions about what their customers want and need. More and more brands are taking their buyer’s needs into account — doing surveys, focusing on personalization, and mapping the customer journey with care. Omnichannel is Still Tough to Achieve.

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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.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 2, 2024

To drive customer retention and loyalty, most brands and retailers continue to rely on purchase discounts ( 77% ) and loyalty program points ( 61% ), according to Retail TouchPoints research. However, a Deloitte survey reveals that consumers’ loyalty program preferences and expectations are evolving.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

The pace of technological change — as well as consumers’ increasing demand for always-on-shopping, anytime, anywhere — has left some retailers struggling to innovate digitally to meet customers’ evolving wants and needs. The customer experience is changing — and faster than ever.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

All eyes have shifted to e-Commerce as, according to a recent Forrester survey, 42% of consumers do not plan to return to stores after stay-at-home orders are lifted. [1]. This bodes well for brands that desire to take back ownership of the customer experience.

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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.

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Kissmetrics

JANUARY 17, 2022

Dynamic websites are a form of web design that relies on real-time data to provide a personalized experience. Most often, businesses use them to create engaging customer experiences in a way that is more meaningful and personal to the individual. Customers Prefer Personalized Messages. Dynamic Websites.

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Forrester eCommerce

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Bizrate Insights surveyed shoppers to find out how they are shopping this year. The holiday season is in the home stretch and we’re expecting US online holiday sales this year will top $173 billion – or fully 24% more than last year. With just a week left, some key takeaways from their data indicates that: […].

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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.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 21, 2022

To truly understand the impact of all these forces on consumers and the brands that market to them, Qonsent surveyed 1,000 U.S. But a separate survey from Motive.co adults and 125 marketers. Nearly all ( 94% ) consumers agreed that it was important to have control over the information they shared with companies and how it was used.

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RTP blog

AUGUST 10, 2018

By Ed Kowalski, Sutherland Every retailer knows customer experience is paramount in today’s competitive landscape. As brands vie for our business, today’s customer is increasingly informed and demanding. Today’s shoppers not only expect but demand a well-curated, highly customized shopping experience.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

consumer health concerns still loom, according to survey data from Shopkick. It supports the consultative experience that’s a definer for how consumers want to be treated.” An omnichannel appointment system is especially valuable as more brands and retailers expand their assortment of in-store and digital services.

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RetailMinded

OCTOBER 27, 2022

This strategy can help them improve efficiency, provide the utmost customer experience, and stay competitive. For example, retail businesses now integrate omnichannel strategies like M-commerce or mobile commerce to enable mobile shopping. Hence, it can help drive customer loyalty to a higher retention rate. .

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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.

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ESW

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

To keep up with consumer demand, brands and retailers are facing pressure to implement omnichannel commerce strategies. Why focus on omnichannel? Because customers demand it. Surveys consistently show that shoppers often start their purchase journeys on one channel and complete it in another.

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Smile.io

MARCH 21, 2023

You can go beyond and tailor website content, emails, texts, apps, live chats, and call centers to every customer. These days, customized experiences are more important than ever. So if you overlook personalization, you’re likely missing out on potential sales and customer loyalty.

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GetElastic

JULY 20, 2017

Companies that consistently provide positive customer experiences enjoy higher sales and customer loyalty. A Forrester study comparing revenue growth at several companies in their customer experience index found that leaders outperformed laggards by as much as 24%. It’s a change in mindset and tactics.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 25, 2023

For retailers that have a community of customers centered on their brand, creating in-store community spaces can increase traffic, strengthen customer loyalty and attract new customers who are seeking communities aligned with their interests. Welcome your brand community in a clubhouse space.

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Omnisend

JANUARY 8, 2024

Instead, you can build customer retention by nurturing solid relationships through: Excellent customer service Personalized interactions Attractive incentives In this article, we’ll look at effective strategies you can use to drive more repeat purchases for your business. Start free today See pricing What is a repeat customer?

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RetailMinded

JULY 29, 2023

This enables them to deliver a personalized and captivating shopping experience that precisely caters to the needs of their customers. Embracing Omnichannel Retailing For businesses to sustain their competitive edge, offering customers a seamless shopping experience across various platforms is vital.

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RetailMinded

JULY 29, 2023

This enables them to deliver a personalized and captivating shopping experience that precisely caters to the needs of their customers. Embracing Omnichannel Retailing For businesses to sustain their competitive edge, offering customers a seamless shopping experience across various platforms is vital.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

We’re trying to attract more customers who look like our current customers. We’re not trying to move away from our core customer who is middle class working families of all stripes. ” Through surveys with 15,000 consumers across the U.S.

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Kibo

DECEMBER 14, 2021

To meet the demands of this unique consumer and help capture the generation’s growing spending power, retailers must continue to invest in new technologies and digital shopping experiences. The omnichannel customer journey, for example, appeals to millennials who are known to value convenience and speed above all else.

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Kissmetrics

AUGUST 6, 2021

With that said, let’s dive into the five customer retention strategies you can use to grow your Ecommerce business. Understand the Customer Journey and Optimize Your Customer Experience Accordingly. One of the first steps to designing a customer retention strategy that works is to understand the customer journey.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 30, 2023

based survey conducted by Dynata. With customer behaviors and expectations changing so rapidly, it’s difficult to pinpoint what truly drives this lack of brand love and loyalty. Conversely, 20% of executives thought “community belonging” was a critical loyalty driver, while only 8% of consumers said the same.

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Korona

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Additionally, the success rate of selling to a customer you already have is 60-70%, while the success rate of selling to a new customer is 5-20%. Below are some strategies to withstand the recession without raising prices by strengthening customer loyalty. Personalize your customer experience.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 13, 2023

What a difference a year makes: 12 months ago, Mirakl released the first edition of its consumer survey of 10,000 shoppers around the globe, The State of Online Marketplace Adoption. These highly valuable customers were coveted by online retailers across categories, reshaping the internet economy according to their preferences.

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iVend

MARCH 14, 2022

Shoppers are also returning in their droves to brick and mortar shopping – PWCs’ 2021 Global Consumer Insights Pulse Survey found that almost half the respondents now visit physical retail stores, with 75% planning to do so. How does omnichannel retailing create a strong brand?

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 29, 2022

Sessions illustrate the increasingly complex nature of the customer experience, and how the lines between commerce, marketing, service, and even supply chain and fulfillment, continue to blur. Why the Non-Purchaser Might be Your Most Important Customer. OMS Advancements Are the Core of Evolved Omnichannel Retail Strategies.

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iVend

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

The growth in ecommerce solutions also leads to an increase in returns – and retailers’ returns processes are now a key element in creating a positive customer experience and protecting revenue. iVend Digital Commerce iVend Digital Commerce helps retailers create a great customer experience.

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