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5 Things Brands Need to Know About the Gen Z Customer Experience (and Employee Experience)

Retail TouchPoints

If we were to sum up what brands need to know about Gen Z customer experiences preferences (and employee experience preferences) in a few words, it would go something like this: they’re different. Tip #1: Seamless and efficient experiences are a must. Tip #3: Social media influencers have significant reach.

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Customer Service is Personal, so Show Me the Love

Retail TouchPoints

Our research found that 63% of online shoppers favor live chat with a human being for online customer service, and 37% of those using it are likely to place an order. Automated live chat (bot) was also very interesting, seeing 52% usage. Make sure your mobile customer experience is optimized.

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Chevron ExtraMile Tests AI Assistants, Dynamic Content in 3 Stores

Retail TouchPoints

Three Chevron ExtraMile convenience stores are implementing dynamic merchandising, social media content and AI-powered sommeliers as part of a pilot program with Samsung Electronics America. will combine 4K UHD Samsung Smart Signage Displays with a data-driven content strategy that aim to better attract and engage in-store shoppers.

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Building Connected Commerce in the Age of Loneliness

Retail TouchPoints

Moreover, at a time when long-reliable social networks are experiencing massive upheavals, people are looking for connected experiences that feel safe, secure, and ethical – and while online shopping may not sound like the primary destination for those experiences, shopping has historically been a social affair.

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How Social Commerce, Same-Day Delivery and Live Chat are Driving Sephora’s Omnichannel Evolution

Retail TouchPoints

Carolyn Bojanowski has been with Sephora since the days when “Friendster was the social media channel of choice,” as she puts it. For those who are a bit fuzzy on social media history, that equates to 16 years. I trust that I can have that omnichannel experience.

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7 Targeted Retail Strategies for Revenue Growth and Margin Improvement

Retail TouchPoints

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.

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How to Give Best-in-Class Omnichannel Customer Support

Omnisend

When that time comes, the customer will look to contact the company. The challenge for ecommerce businesses is the average customer uses ten different channels, including contact forms, social media profiles, live chat, and email—making it hard for companies to know where to focus their efforts.