Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

When customers place ecommerce orders, the last thing they want is an unhappy surprise. The letdown customers experience when their orders don’t arrive on time, or at all, results in uncertainty and distrust that’s difficult — if not impossible — to remedy. In other instances, customers might expect an upgrade for their trouble.

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Optimizely

AUGUST 14, 2018

But few brands are lucky to attain the ranks of true customer loyalty. Sure, many of us— 77 percent, in fact —participate in some kind of customer loyalty program. By looking deeper into the psychology behind customer loyalty programs, a clearer picture of how brands should be incentivizing customers comes into focus. .

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 8, 2024

has named four executives with extensive retail experience to top posts, including naming Frank Kerr as the company’s first-ever Chief Customer Officer. where he was one of the first 50 employees, and he’ll be responsible for driving a holistic customer experience using consumer insights, marketing, loyalty and promotions.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

The landscape of commerce and delivering customer experience changed dramatically over the past year, as millions of shoppers found health, safety, social distance and remote work taking center stage in their daily lives. So what are the customer experience and commerce trends that will continue, or become more fully realized, in 2021?

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Groove

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Loyalty programs are an effective way to differentiate from competitors and engage your customers. When implemented correctly, these initiatives can increase lifetime customer value and drive more conversions. The technology behind customer loyalty programs is really where the magic happens. Customization.

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Optimizely

NOVEMBER 22, 2018

Other than being a day when normally level-headed people start brawling over a pair of Nike sneakers , it’s also when B2C marketers go a little crazy with the discounts in a bid to boost sales in the run-up to the holiday season. Build trust with your customers in every interaction. Have you heard of a little event called Black Friday?

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Customer Loyalty Customer Shipping Costs eCommerce 246

Groove

JANUARY 23, 2019

Personal connections are at the core of every positive customer experience. Here at Groove Commerce, we think of customer experience like an umbrella covers the entire purchase cycle. Underneath it, your website, marketing, shipping and customer service create micro-moments that influence customer sentiment.

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Smile.io

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Every brand aims for a loyal customer base that will support them no matter what. Loyal customers are the ones who eagerly await every product release you announce and shout your brand from the rooftops. But what exactly is customer loyalty? We’re going back to basics in this post to learn what customer loyalty is.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Successful retailers have put a lot of effort over the years into understanding their customers’ buying personas. They know that their customers are not monolithic. By catering to their unique characteristics during the buying process, retailers maximize revenue and customer loyalty. What are delivery personas?

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 17, 2020

As experts continue to assess COVID-19’s impact on the retail industry, some consider the loyalty shakeout to be the most significant. Winning and keeping customer loyalty has been a long-standing challenge in the industry, but the pandemic has forced consumers to switch brands for new reasons: price, scarcity and availability.

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lateshipment

MARCH 13, 2020

Be it their journey to the checkout phase or their post-purchase, last-mile delivery phase, it is imperative that you provide customers with an experience that builds trust, is delightful, and creates a positive brand perception. . The Post-Purchase Experience Gap. What is On-Brand Post-Purchase Customer Experience?

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Forrester eCommerce

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The 2023 Customer Obsession Awards will recognize organizations and executives who put customers at the center of everything — and, in the process, accelerate growth, customer loyalty, and employee engagement. Learn more and nominate yourself now.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

APRIL 24, 2023

In today’s fast-paced retail landscape, customer loyalty has become a critical factor in business success. With increased competition and changing consumer behaviors, retailers must stay ahead of the curve by implementing effective customer loyalty programs.

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lateshipment

MAY 6, 2023

Before we get to the context of things, remember that the post-purchase phase takes up 50% of the overall customer experience. But most eCommerce brands, who take a top effort to convert prospects into customers, unwillingly neglect to do the same for what comes after.

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lateshipment

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Low prices, fast shipping, and free returns are three must-haves for an online business to make the cut in today’s market. With Amazon rewriting the eCommerce playbook and retailers having followed suit to stay competitive, the focus has now shifted to the quality of delivery experiences. The Post-Purchase Experience Gap.

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lateshipment

APRIL 2, 2021

Let’s not waste any more time and dive right into the eCommerce trends for 2021 and how they can help you improve your online business in terms of sales, CX, and customer loyalty – to thrive in 2021! . Hybrid (omnichannel) marketing is the future now. eCommerce is growing (higher, further, faster).

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Digital Doughnut

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Explore the essential customer service marketing trends that can transform your strategy and boost customer loyalty. Create an impactful customer experience.

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RTP blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

By Brian Cleary, RedPoint Global The number of customers that actively use their loyalty program memberships has decreased dramatically. According to a study by Bond Brand Loyalty, the average customer belongs to more than 14 loyalty programs; however, they are only active in about half of them.

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RTP blog

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

By Aaron Roy, Bond Any retailer knows the importance of customer loyalty. According to recent research from EY , almost nine out of 10 retailers believe a loyalty strategy is key to their business success. So, how can retailers tap into their customers’ emotion? The result? It makes sense, too.

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RetailMinded

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The unboxing experience is the moment a customer opens their package and sees their purchase for the first time. It’s very important because it can have a significant impact on customer satisfaction and loyalty. This can lead to an overall more positive customer experience. Keep on reading to learn more.

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Forrester eCommerce

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

This holiday season, maintaining (and tapping into) your customers’ loyalty has never been more critical. As you plan for holiday shopping – and the inevitable returns that will follow in January – loyalty marketers must: Show, not tell.

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Inflow Insights

JANUARY 24, 2022

With Americans spending an average of four hours a day on social media, it’s increasingly becoming the place customers go to learn about new products and make decisions about what (and whether) to buy. But a successful social media strategy focuses on more than just marketing your products.

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Groove

JANUARY 19, 2022

Improving customer experience is a focal point for many online businesses. As the demand for frictionless shopping increases and consumer shopping habits constantly change, merchants must optimize their stores to accommodate shoppers at each stage of the eCommerce customer journey. What Is The eCommerce Customer Journey?

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365 Retail

JUNE 19, 2023

Customer loyalty programmes are ‘vital’ for retailers to retain customers, with over half of the UK consciously buying less due to the cost-of-living crisis, according to a new report by Deployteq and the Data & Marketing Association (DMA).

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Customer Loyalty Customer Retail Recommendation 52

Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 7, 2022

Mattress Firm has hired retail and technology veteran Mickey Mericle as its new Chief Marketing and Experience Officer. She will oversee the retailer’s marketing, advertising and customer experience initiatives as well as lead the development and execution of Mattress Firm’s brand strategy and develop a forward-thinking media strategy.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 1, 2024

What was once a transactional pitstop becomes a destination inviting customers to develop a deeper connection to the brands they love. Behavioral psychology: Understanding consumer behavior is crucial to crafting effective marketing strategies and designing engaging retail experiences.

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Kissmetrics

MARCH 22, 2018

Stitch Labs is a purpose-built inventory management software to help brands improve customer experience and scale efficiency. When we talk about the future of retail, industry news is abuzz with the idea of brands creating experiences for their customers. Download the original guide here. Image Source.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Phone-based customer service, or voice, is well established as the most commonly used and the most tightly managed customer service channel. It may be exactly what contact centers need to not just move on from deflection, but have the confidence to once again encourage customers to call. And yes, customers are noticing.

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Digital Doughnut

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

The fourth show in our Marketing Futures series that we’re producing in partnership with SAP, this episode explores brand strategy in the retail and ecommerce sectors, with a particular focus on omnichannel and customer loyalty.

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365 Retail

JUNE 7, 2023

Amperity , the leading enterprise customer data platform (CDP) for consumer brands, has announced Forever 21 has selected Amperity to ‘maximise the value’ of its omnichannel customer data. With Amperity, Forever 21 will be able to provide more relevant, personalised customer experiences.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 24, 2023

With so many unique approaches to connectivity, retailers often struggle with effectively reaching their customers. Yet despite the complexities, an effective personalized approach to marketing is critical to success. According to The Small Business Blog , emails are an effective marketing channel because most U.S.

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RetailMinded

DECEMBER 6, 2022

But it seems to be picking up speed recently, with many retailers now experimenting with new technologies like chatbots and AR. Here’s everything you need to know about how digital transformation is enhancing customer loyalty in the retail space: What is digital transformation?

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 14, 2021

Christian Selchau-Hansen, CEO and Co-Founder at Formation.ai, works with leading retailers and large brands like United Airlines and Starbucks by implementing individualized and automated customer loyalty offers. . This meets customers where they are and creates a relevant experience on all your owned brand channels.

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Forrester eCommerce

APRIL 19, 2022

Customer marketing leaders, get ready for the spotlight. We’re having a “told you so” moment in customer marketing. As companies turn more attention to keeping their existing customers, the job of strengthening engagement, building loyalty, and developing advocates is front and center.

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Forrester eCommerce

JANUARY 23, 2024

The low-key December 21 announcement that Jigsaw, part of the ESW Capital portfolio, acquired customer advocacy and community platform Influitive has fueled post-holiday chatter among customer marketers, vendors, and strategy and services consultants.

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Omnisend

APRIL 5, 2023

This is the time to show your human side: quickly acknowledge the mistake and reassure customers that you’ve got it under control. Handled correctly, a mistake can help to increase customer loyalty. We say this from experience, because we recently made a mistake ourselves. Is this going to cost me in lost revenue?

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Smile.io

OCTOBER 27, 2021

The battle between customer loyalty versus acquisition is one that all growing brands have to grapple with. Some ecommerce entrepreneurs believe that acquiring new customers is the sure-fire path to gaining more revenue. With happy and loyal customers, you enjoy: A steadier stream of sales. Lower marketing dollars.

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