Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 1, 2022

The solution was created to help retailers build their CX business case, understand their CX maturity, illuminate ways to generate ROI and help define a solid CX strategy to drive desired business and customer outcomes.

Customer Experience 259

Customer Experience Customer Retail Customer Loyalty 259

Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The letdown customers experience when their orders don’t arrive on time, or at all, results in uncertainty and distrust that’s difficult — if not impossible — to remedy. Retailers can expect that customers will turn to other vendors; once this happens, they’ve lost both the sale and the customer’s trust and loyalty.

Shipping Costs 254

Shipping Costs Customer Experience Supplies Improvements 254

Optimizely

AUGUST 14, 2018

But few brands are lucky to attain the ranks of true customer loyalty. Sure, many of us— 77 percent, in fact —participate in some kind of customer loyalty program. Loyalty program engagement is on the decline , and active use of loyalty programs is decreasing by 2-3 percent per year.

Customer Loyalty 268

Customer Loyalty Customer Social Media Events 268

Groove

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

When implemented correctly, these initiatives can increase lifetime customer value and drive more conversions. The technology behind customer loyalty programs is really where the magic happens. With several options to choose from, how do you know which loyalty software provider is best for your company? What is Smile.io?

Customer Loyalty 264

Customer Loyalty Customer Shipping Costs Reference 264

Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Competitive pricing is a key strategy to build customer loyalty and increase sales. By using AI to calculate prices based on market demand and other market conditions, you can ensure that you’re offering the best value to your customers. This can help improve customer loyalty and help you stand out from competitors.

Customer Loyalty 339

Customer Loyalty Operations Improvements Customer Experience 339

Optimizely

NOVEMBER 22, 2018

In fact, they can actually backfire spectacularly for your B2C brand unless it’s part of a solid, tried-and-tested discounting strategy. Instead, you need to focus on offering something Amazon can’t : Create a unique customer experience –– on your website and in your marketing communications. You won’t win loyal customers.

Customer Loyalty 246

Customer Loyalty Customer Shipping Costs eCommerce 246

Smile.io

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

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?

Customer Loyalty 58

Customer Loyalty Customer Beauty and Health Food and Beverages 58

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 235

Shipping Costs Improvements Live Chat Retail 235

Smile.io

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Introducing Smile Plus Introducing Smile Plus a new plan for high-volume brands looking to build customer loyalty effortlessly. Our  Our goal is enterprise loyalty made easy Loyalty & Reward Program Insights from Smile.io Discover 5 loyalty program strategies to incorporate using Smile.io.

Customer Loyalty 86

Customer Loyalty eCommerce Customer Merchant Services 86

RetailMinded

JANUARY 8, 2024

Want to know the secret sauce for bumping up customer loyalty? Stick around as we unpack this strategy! But here’s the kicker: we take that special-sauce strategy and lay it down in retail land. So, instead of treating every customer like just another sale, you treat them as potential big-time brand backers.

Customer Loyalty 59

Customer Loyalty Management Customer Retail 59

Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 3, 2024

Retailers must recognize that an efficient returns process is not just a cost-saving measure but also a growth strategy. By shortening the returns cycle, retail leaders can keep their inventory fresh and appealing, encouraging repeat business and customer loyalty. Operational aspects of returns are just as crucial.

Retail 273

Retail Shipping Costs Improvements Customer Experience 273

Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

By catering to their unique characteristics during the buying process, retailers maximize revenue and customer loyalty. Delivery personas are powerful in that they can reduce delivery costs, improve delivery-related revenue and customer loyalty. What are delivery personas?

Customer Loyalty 147

Customer Loyalty Improvements Customer Retail 147

lateshipment

AUGUST 1, 2022

The benefits of automation are clear for the business as a whole, and automation can also transform the customer experience even when the customer isn’t directly involved. Shopping and checkout experiences can be managed directly by the customer, but that’s only half of the overall order experience.

Customer Experience 147

Customer Experience Payment Services Customer Shipping Costs 147

RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

APRIL 24, 2023

In today’s fast-paced retail landscape, customer loyalty has become a critical factor in business success. With increased competition and changing consumer behaviors, retailers must stay ahead of the curve by implementing effective customer loyalty programs.

Customer Loyalty 84

Customer Loyalty Customer Retail Customer Retention 84

Groove

JANUARY 23, 2019

Personal connections are at the core of every positive customer experience. Here at Groove Commerce, we think of customer experience like an umbrella covers the entire purchase cycle. Underneath it, your website, marketing, shipping and customer service create micro-moments that influence customer sentiment.

Customer Experience 250

Customer Experience Improvements Customer Live Chat 250

Omniconvert

JUNE 17, 2020

Customer loyalty and conversions can’t be won with product talk. The post 5 Ways to Design an Effective Customer Experience Strategy (+Examples) appeared first on ECOMMERCE GROWTH Blog. In fact, having the best product with the best price.

Customer Experience 78

Customer Experience Customer Loyalty Customer Blog 78

Retail TouchPoints

MAY 1, 2024

With ecommerce reshaping the landscape, physical stores have a unique opportunity to borrow a few strategies from tourist destinations and become experiences beyond the mundanity of walking up and down aisles. These strategies work together to forge unforgettable brand moments, turning aimless browsing into active discovery.

Technology 283

Technology Arts Payments Customer Loyalty 283

Forrester eCommerce

JUNE 9, 2022

Forrester’s Customer Experience Benchmark Survey, Canada Consumers, 2022, reveals that CX quality in Canada has slipped in 2022 following several years of stability.

Customer Experience 195

Customer Experience Customer Consumer Customer Loyalty 195

Forrester eCommerce

MAY 14, 2019

As marketing strategy changes and marketing resources shift, so do consumers and customer loyalty — today, consumers use more devices, ad blockers and other privacy protection tools, and still have increasingly sophisticated customer […].

Marketing 381

Marketing Customer Loyalty Consumer Customer 381

RTP blog

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

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.

Customer Loyalty 150

Customer Loyalty Customer Retail Shipping Costs 150

Forrester eCommerce

JUNE 6, 2022

Forrester’s Customer Experience Benchmark Survey, US Consumers, 2022, reveals that CX quality in the US has fallen back to early-2020 levels, reversing gains made in 2021.

Customer Experience 195

Customer Experience Customer Consumer Customer Loyalty 195

Forrester eCommerce

JUNE 16, 2023

The Canada CX Index 2023 shows brands backsliding on performance. Read about the results and meet two brands that beat the odds and improved their CX Index scores in a tough year.

Customer Experience 195

Customer Experience Customer Improvements Customer Loyalty 195

RTP blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

According to a study by Bond Brand Loyalty, the average customer belongs to more than 14 loyalty programs; however, they are only active in about half of them. The lack of activity indicates that brands struggle to remain relevant with the customers that have opted into their loyalty program.

Customer Loyalty 150

Customer Loyalty Customer Customer Data Marketing 150

Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 15, 2022

Organizations that can successfully assess identity trust in online interactions will improve the customer experience, enhance their brand reputation, build customer loyalty and extend customer lifetime value. With trusted identities, organizations can keep consumers happy with safe, easy online experiences.

Merchant Services 250

Merchant Services Payment Services Payments Financial Services 250

Smile.io

JUNE 1, 2022

Sure, a fantastic product will give you a head start when it comes to loyalty, but it doesn’t guarantee anything. Existing customers vs. new prospects graphic. Image Source: Antevenio Your post purchase customer experience can make a huge difference to your customer retention rate.

Customer Experience 88

Customer Experience Improvements Customer Customer Retention 88

RetailMinded

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

It’ll explore how packaging influences customer loyalty and discuss some tips for creating a wonderful unboxing experience. How Packaging Influences Customer Loyalty Did you know that product packaging influences customer loyalty in a number of ways? Keep on reading to learn more.

Customer Loyalty 52

Customer Loyalty Customer Recommendation Social Media 52

lateshipment

APRIL 2, 2021

Let’s not waste any more time and dive right into the eCommerce trends for 2021 and how they can help you improve your online business in terms of sales, CX, and customer loyalty – to thrive in 2021! . That gives businesses of today, all the more reason to invest in great customer service to remain competitive.

Customer Loyalty 130

Customer Loyalty eCommerce Customer Shipping Costs 130

Inflow Insights

JANUARY 24, 2022

With Americans spending an average of four hours a day on social media, it’s increasingly becoming the place customers go to learn about new products and make decisions about what (and whether) to buy. But a successful social media strategy focuses on more than just marketing your products. Focus on stories. Keep in touch.

Social Media 119

Social Media Customer Loyalty Customer Customer Retention 119

Retail TouchPoints

MAY 13, 2022

This is why routed delivery strategies are important for retailer success. A successful routed delivery strategy relies on single drop-off points, pre-scheduled routes and dedicated tracks to optimize delivery operations. Customer Service Improvement. Routed deliveries rely on software and automated technology. Cost Reductions.

Multi-channel 250

Multi-channel Supplies Information Customer Loyalty 250

Digital Doughnut

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

The fourth show in our Marketing Futures series that we’re producing in partnership with SAP, this episode explores brand strategy in the retail and ecommerce sectors, with a particular focus on omnichannel and customer loyalty.

Customer Loyalty 105

Customer Loyalty Omnichannel Customer eCommerce 105

Wiser

APRIL 26, 2022

Merchandising is obviously an essential part of retail, but keeping your strategy up-to-date and profitable is difficult in a growing competitive market. Finding the right mix of time, budget, pricing, displays, and customer experience can be a big challenge when forming a successful merchandising strategy.

Customer Loyalty 146

Customer Loyalty Omnichannel Customer Experience Improvements 146

GetElastic

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Why a Hybrid Customer Experience is Essential for Today’s Consumer. After all, that’s where the customers are, right? 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?

Customer Experience 139

Customer Experience Customer eCommerce Vend 139

GetElastic

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Why a Hybrid Customer Experience is Essential for Today’s Consumer. After all, that’s where the customers are, right? 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?

Customer Experience 139

Customer Experience Customer eCommerce Vend 139

RetailMinded

DECEMBER 6, 2022

But it seems to be picking up speed recently, with many retailers now experimenting with new technologies like chatbots and AR. Here’s everything you need to know about how digital transformation is enhancing customer loyalty in the retail space: What is digital transformation?

Customer Loyalty 59

Customer Loyalty Customer Retail Social Media 59

Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 23, 2023

Furniture brand La-Z-Boy has implemented a new omnichannel listening solution as part of its ongoing strategy to evolve the brand and grow customer loyalty.

Omnichannel 226

Omnichannel Social Media Customer Loyalty Customer Experience 226

Wiser

JULY 11, 2022

Any retail business without a solid strategy is bound to fail. It’s essential that your business is able to engage shoppers, build customer loyalty, and drive sales. But developing an effective retail strategy takes more than just attracting customer attention. What Is Retail Strategy?

Social Media 146

Social Media Retail Customer Loyalty Consumer 146

Pivotree Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

By Chantal Schweizer Strong data is essential for a positive B2B customer experience. Failure in any of these areas leads to customer confusion and frustration, a trend increasingly visible in B2B. A solid 53% of consumers say that experience matters just as much as the products or services a brand provides.

Customer Experience 52

Customer Experience B2B Customer eCommerce 52