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Batteries Plus: Customer Data and Store Expertise Power Sweeping Digital Transformation

Retail TouchPoints

Yes, Amazon competes in certain categories that we compete in, but there are things we do that are difficult for Amazon to do, like shipping auto batteries, for example, or things with a service component. The easy way to do it is to think about us first and just push our products, but that’s not really solving the customer problem.

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Data-Driven Sustainability: How Supply Chain Efficiency and Clienteling Drive More Sustainable Operations and Customer Choices

Retail TouchPoints

Sustainability has become more important than ever in the retail industry, and within the supply chain, retailers now have access to technology that provides them with a 360-degree picture of their inventories and customer preferences. There is also a significant intersection of sustainability with customer preference data.

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How to Meet and Exceed Amazon-Driven Customer Expectations 

ESW

But as retailers and brands with DTC ecommerce channels know, meeting online customer expectations in an Amazon-dominated environment is challenging to say the least. It’s another to develop strategies and procedures that meet customer expectations without damaging revenue and profits. billion in sales in Q3 2020.” Amazon set the bar.

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5 Ways Retailers Can Tackle Wavering Customer Loyalty

Retail TouchPoints

New research from PwC has found that three in 10 customers are more likely to try a new brand — and that number is even higher among younger consumers. But winning (and keeping) customers’ loyalty is no longer confined to programs and points. Top data-related challenges include: . Stand Out Beyond Free Shipping .

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Exclusive Q&A: M.M. LaFleur Designs Boutiques to Promote ‘Individual Customer Discovery’

Retail TouchPoints

LaFleur campaign imagery, artwork and messaging from clients that can draw in potential customers as they pass on the street; Interior design that relies on rich colors and natural textures that allow products to shine ; A high-touch retail environment that encourages guests to experience the brand; and.

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Canada Fulfillment Services for Brands Inside Canada (And Shipping there)

Ecommerce Platforms

Whether your company is in Canada or you'd like to ship to Canadian customers, it's important to find a Canada-focused fulfillment service that provides fast shipping, high-quality storage environments, and affordable rates. It's natural that Canadian companies have US and Canadian customers, so why not cater to both?

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Does Customer Age Matter for Fraud Prevention?

Retail TouchPoints

However, by understanding how fraudsters target different age groups, merchants can tailor their fraud prevention programs to fit the risk profiles for their customer demographics. This approach can reduce fraud losses and improve the shopping experience for good customers. K eep bots out of your customers’ accounts and checkout.