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

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

Optimizely

NOVEMBER 22, 2018

Instead, you need to focus on offering something Amazon can’t : Create a unique customer experience –– on your website and in your marketing communications. In fact, 97% of retailers offer discounts, according to one survey. It’s both a bad customer experience and a bad look for your brand. So stop trying.

Customer Loyalty 246

Customer Loyalty Customer Shipping Costs eCommerce 246

Wiser

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Customer satisfaction surveys are an invaluable tool for businesses seeking to improve their performance and stay ahead of the curve in an increasingly competitive market landscape. These surveys provide direct insights from the very people who matter most—customers. Surveys are not just questionnaires.

Customer 146

Customer Retail Customer Retention Improvements 146

Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 11, 2024

While various surveys have indicated that consumers are less loyal to brands and retailers than ever, the KCI found that consumers are starving for the community and connection that comes with belonging to a fandom.

Social Media 252

Social Media Consumer Reference Definition 252

Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Despite the surge in online shopping, physical stores remain essential for retailers, providing a space for customers to interact with products and build deeper brand connections. A well-designed store can create a memorable brand experience that strengthens customer loyalty.

Retail 312

Retail Customer Loyalty Social Media POS 312

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

OCTOBER 27, 2021

But supply chain pressures and ongoing uncertainty surrounding the pandemic means that consumers are focusing less on how immersive and entertaining in-store shopping experiences are and more on how safe and efficient they are. Despite these reservations, 47% of consumers plan to shop in-store this holiday season, an 8% increase from 2020.

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Consumer Supplies Fulfillment Technology 261

Forrester eCommerce

JANUARY 17, 2024

We asked over 39,000 Canadian consumers in our annual Customer Experience Benchmark Survey about their likelihood to recommend brands that they interacted with in the past 12 months, using the standard NPS […]

Customer Experience 285

Customer Experience Recommendation Consumer Customer 285

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

365 Retail

OCTOBER 30, 2023

In an era marked by financial caution, the dynamics of shopper loyalty are shifting, particularly in light of the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. This means businesses need to look after their customers better than ever. Almost half (49%) shop with community benefits in mind, while 48% are keen to support their local business owners.

Small Business Retail 110

Small Business Retail Shipping Costs Customer Experience Customer 110

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

lateshipment

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Hence the need for Delivery Experience Management (DEM). What is Delivery Experience Management? Organizationally Delivery Experience Management (DEM) sits at the very intersection of onsite customer experience, post-purchase customer experience, and last-mile order fulfillment. . It’s that simple!

Customer Experience 260

Customer Experience Management Shipping Costs Customer 260

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.

Consumer 278

Consumer Retail Merchant Services Document 278

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

Retail TouchPoints

MAY 29, 2023

But with 73% of consumers saying that “a good experience is key in influencing their brand loyalties,” according to PwC , there has never been a better time for brands to relook at their processes, upgrade their antiquated technology and find a new solution that delivers a fair experience to sustain customer loyalty.

Customer Loyalty 270

Customer Loyalty Payment Services Customer Experience Social Media 270

Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 16, 2023

By leveraging the quiz format creatively, brands can transform casual browsers into engaged participants, resulting in a win-win situation where customers feel heard and understood, and brands gain actionable insights for targeted marketing endeavors. Amplify insights through targeted surveys.

Social Media 271

Social Media Consumer Information Marketing 271

Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Corporate executives are prioritizing digital transformation — even ahead of tackling market and economic instability and accelerating growth for their businesses, according to a new survey conducted by Decentralization Deciphered (D2), a subsidiary of Emerald Holding, Inc. The rapid emergence and dominance of Web 3.0

Customer Loyalty 276

Customer Loyalty Consumer Goods Customer Experience Technology 276

Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

As the name implies, experiential retail initiatives aim to turn a transaction into an experience for the customer. The goal is to improve engagement, customer loyalty and the bottom line. To truly bring immersive experiences to life, retailers need to examine their tech stack closely.

Technology 247

Technology Point of Sale Customer Experience Customer Loyalty 247

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.

Customer Experience 150

Customer Experience Customer Omnichannel eCommerce 150

Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 26, 2023

This insight takes center stage in our Baby Boomers & e-commerce: Understanding Generational Sentiment study, a survey of more than 1,000 consumers. It explores the distinct expectations of baby boomer consumers, including the significant influence of visual content on their shopping experience.

eCommerce 243

eCommerce Customer Loyalty Mobile Consumer 243

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?

Customer Experience 195

Customer Experience Customer Customer Loyalty Omnichannel 195

Retail TouchPoints

MAY 1, 2024

Additionally, consumers look for social experiences where they can readily access and feel products with friends and family. Human-Centric Design for Customer Loyalty Winning customer loyalty starts with a human-centric design grounded in behavioral economics and analytics.

Technology 149

Technology Arts Payments Customer Loyalty 149

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 334

Customer Loyalty Operations Improvements Customer Experience 334

Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 24, 2024

According to the survey , 65% of respondents use search engines as their primary method for finding products, and 60% frequently utilize B2B marketplaces like Amazon Business for their purchases. Given these trends, developing a robust omnichannel strategy is becoming increasingly critical for companies.

B2B 236

B2B eCommerce BigCommerce Omnichannel 236

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 12, 2023

A survey from this year’s World Retail Congress suggests that the uncertain times aren’t over for the industry. The survey also found that less than 13% of retail organizations are investing in technology to tackle these challenges, instead remaining focused on short-term fixes like increasing prices and running marketing campaigns.

Payment Services 226

Payment Services Retail Point of Sale Supplies 226

Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 7, 2023

Digital marketplaces help you provide the personalization customers have come to expect, and in today’s crowded ecommerce space, the customer experience has never been more important. Automation helps ensure a seamless customer experience. Global ecommerce sales are projected to exceed $7 trillion by 2025.

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Subscription B2B Mobile Customer Experience 233

RTP blog

JANUARY 26, 2018

By Luis Artiz, Epson America Most retailers understand that their success depends heavily on their ability to provide a positive customer experience (CX). By taking a closer look at the loyalty program lessons learned by Starbucks and Woolworths, retailers can learn a few lessons about winning repeat customers in today’s environment.

Customer Experience 150

Customer Experience Customer Mobile Article 150

iVend

JULY 8, 2022

Customer experience in retail is at the heart of what keeps customers coming back.Forbes reports on a study in which 90% of consumers said they are more likely to return to a retail store if they have had a positive experience. Retailers need engaging customer experiences to win back this jaded audience.

Customer Experience 52

Customer Experience Customer POS Customer Retention 52

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 24, 2023

Navigating these touch points can be challenging, but the potential rewards, like enhanced customer loyalty, are worth the additional effort. If managed correctly, AI-driven personalized marketing across various touch points will foster long-term customer loyalty, no matter how big or small a retailer is.

Small Business Retail 229

Small Business Retail Marketing Retail Social Media 229

Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

However, just 25% of retailers responding to the 2023 Retail TouchPoints Customer Loyalty and Personalization benchmark survey identified “higher customer charges for formerly free or low-cost services, e.g. shipping and returns,” as a significant challenge to their customer loyalty efforts.

Shipping Costs 261

Shipping Costs Fulfillment Shipping Customer Loyalty 261

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.

Technology 257

Technology Customer Loyalty Omnichannel Consumer 257

Sailthru

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

In research sponsored by Mastercard, “The Age of Personalization: Crafting a Finer Edge,” HBR surveyed 600 business executives in various industries about personalization. According to HBR’s survey, 90% of business executives agreed that customers expect organizations to know their interests and anticipate their needs.

Recommendation 60

Recommendation Customer Experience Customer Loyalty Customer Data 60

iVend

JUNE 6, 2022

Brands are built on customer experience. In today’s post-pandemic world, sustainability in retail has become an essential part of the overall customer experience. In their survey, 88% of respondents felt that reducing pollution in the fashion industry was a top priority.

Retail 96

Retail Customer Loyalty Fashion Customer Experience 96

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 20, 2021

Customer service received renewed attention among retailers last year following the forced shifted to digital communication and service channels. According to the 2021 Retail TouchPoints Customer Loyalty Benchmark Survey , 58% of retailers gained new ecommerce customers as a result of the pandemic.

Customer 299

Customer Customer Loyalty Reference Channel 299

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. and personalization across channels is the key to a unified customer experience. Happy customers become repeat customers.

Customer Experience 62

Customer Experience Fulfillment Customer Multichannel 62

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 332

Shipping Costs eCommerce Merchant Services Retail 332