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CCS 2021: Levi’s, 1-800-FLOWERS, Under Armour Reveal How They’re Meeting Fast-Changing Consumer Expectations

Retail TouchPoints

The 2021 Connected Consumer Series reflected the challenges retail (and society as a whole) have faced during the past year, but also the growing sense of optimism that is taking hold this year. What’s the Point of Loyalty? How 1-800-FLOWERS Boosts Shopper Loyalty with Data & Analytics. Listen to the session on demand.

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Supply Chain Challenges Have Introduced a New Concept into Ecommerce — Inventory Pacing

Retail TouchPoints

Failure to meet customers’ expectation of timely, cost-effective and ethical delivery of goods can profoundly impact a company’s ability to retain consumers. Agile companies know that prioritization of the existing customer base is key to revenue growth, since more resources are needed to attract new ones.

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How Retailers Can Use AI to Improve Customer Experience and Build Trust

Retail TouchPoints

While this certainly makes online shopping easier, it also means that consumers expect fast, first-contact resolutions during customer service interactions — and unfortunately, retailers can struggle to meet this demand. Brett Weigl is SVP and General Manager, Digital, AI and Journey Analytics at Genesys.

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Brands jeopardise customer loyalty as they fail to replicate in-store experiences online

365 Retail

Brands are putting customer loyalty at risk due to a disconnect between their physical and eCommerce experiences, a new research report by PFS has found. In fact, 21% of respondents reported that online customer service is still not as good as in-store assistance. Fieldwork took place between 4-8 March, 2021.

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Four Customer Experience and Commerce Trends That Will Define 2021

Retail TouchPoints

But with a massive surge in online sales during the shutdown, building out a full ecommerce site was immediately a top priority. Another, a fashion brand with product stuck in closed retail locations, had to shift distribution models to meet a surge in online demand. These are four with staying power: 1. Voice commerce.

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3 Ways to Maximize Zero-Party Data Collection During Black Friday and Cyber Monday

Retail TouchPoints

With the holiday shopping frenzy fast approaching, here are three ways for online retailers to maximize their collection of zero-party data during the Black Friday and Cyber Monday rush. In particular, post-purchase micro-surveys are a highly effective way to collect insightful and actionable customer feedback.

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Bots are Threatening Ecommerce Sites — Here’s How to Protect Against Them

Retail TouchPoints

billion this year as pandemic conditions favor online interactions. Many businesses have spent the last year shoring up resources for online storefronts in order to meet consumer demand. Online retail is a main target for cyberattacks, and bad bots play a primary role. Ecommerce sales are projected to reach $908.73