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6 Tips to Get the Best out of Your Package Shipping Carrier

lateshipment

While it’s no secret that free package shipping does not actually exist and the seller is the one who has to pay for it, international shipping either costs loads of money for a brand, requires lots of workforces, or both. And suddenly, shipping internationally becomes a true headache. Quit Overpaying for Shipping.

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Wicked tips for keeping customer loyalty strong this ‘spooky season’

365 Retail

We know from our recent BFCM research that for 75 per cent of consumers free gifts would influence a purchase, and 80 per cent say that free or discounted shipping would make them more likely to spend. Free shipping. As such, reward reminders make for a no-nonsense way to encourage customers back to the site or shop sooner.

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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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The Limited Role of AI in Ecommerce

Retail TouchPoints

And this is where AI is poised to be a game changer. For Brands: The Uncharted Gold Mine of Post-Purchase If you’re a brand, consider this: a study once highlighted that while 80% of businesses believe they provide superb customer service, only 8% of customers agree. But why should this matter to us as shoppers?

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How to Start an Ecommerce Customer Loyalty Program

eCommerceFuel

Customer loyalty is the key to customer retention, meaning repeat customers for your business. The fundamental goal for an eCommerce shop is to attract customers, and ultimately keep them coming. Adapted from a traditional shop model, an eCommerce customer loyalty program is essential for customer retention.

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Removing Friction In The eCommerce Customer Journey

Groove

Customers can be unsatisfied for a plethora of reasons, like if shipping is delayed and they no longer need the product, if the product’s color is slightly different from the photo and so many other reasons. Be completely transparent with customers on product detail pages, the shopping cart page and the checkout page.

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3 Ways Brands are Reimagining Loyalty Programs

Retail TouchPoints

T he REN Clean Skincare loyalty program takes a different approach, allowing members to spend their points on “green” actions like planting a tree or investing in cleaning ocean plastic. Of course, these feel-good benefits are on top of the standard perks like free shipping and VIP access to sales and events.

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