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Taking Returns into Your Own Hands with Self-Service

Retail TouchPoints

For some, however, this trade-off comes at the price of navigating frustrating and, at times, confusing return policies. With return policies differing from brand to brand, it can be exhausting for customers to keep track and often leads to more hassle than reward.

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Salesforce Predicts Just 1% YoY Online Sales Growth for U.S. Holiday Season

Retail TouchPoints

To maximize both sales and profitability this holiday season, both retailers and brands will need to focus on customer retention and loyalty: “A lot of switching happened over the past few years, and now consumers are looking for value and quality,” said Garf.

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Mastering Amazon Prep Services: The Complete Guide for Sellers

Algopix

Adherence to Amazon’s Standards: Beyond avoiding fines and penalties, strict adherence to Amazon’s fulfillment policies acts as a foundational pillar for building and sustaining a positive seller reputation, crucial for long-term success and trust-building.

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How to Keep Your Loyalty Program Members Engaged Long-Term, Even After the Holidays

Retail TouchPoints

According to Clarus Commerce data , during the holidays shoppers cared most about product discounts, special expedited shipping, better return policies and free samples with purchase. Offer personalized benefits that evolve with customer needs. Personalization is critical to a comprehensive loyalty strategy and customer retention.

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How Retail Returns Influence Customer Retention

Retail TouchPoints

Recently, some well-known retailers have gone so far as to change their return policies and have started to charge for online returns. Something that was once free is now an added cost — and customers are taking notice. That is why I want to provide a flexible return policy,” she says. So why are retailers making the switch?

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Rethinking Returns: Innovative Strategies for Retailers to Drive Growth in 2024

Retail TouchPoints

A Proactive Approach: A Returns Experience Focused on Customer Convenience Imagine a woman who orders a dress online only to find that it doesn’t fit. First, she has to figure out the return policy, which can be buried in fine print. She faces a return process that’s anything but straightforward.

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How Slack Successfully Rolled Out Their First Pricing Change?

FastSpring

Kurt theorized that their original policies made it confusing for teams to guess when they would hit the limit. The way you talk about pricing to new prospects and customers used to an old price will be different. Finding a way to reward customer retention can be valuable. Now, I’m thinking, ‘Okay, got it.