Groove

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

A customer's first impression — better yet, first experience — with a brand often makes or breaks their purchasing decision. Make a great first impression and create a positive experience for your customers by catering to their unique needs. How To Improve Customer Experience: 5 Tips. Understand who your customers are.

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Customer Experience Improvements Customer Social Media 356

Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 26, 2021

At a time when brand interactions bridge both digital and physical shopping, it is increasingly important for retailers to leverage technology to improve customer experiences and create value. Here are a few examples of how technology enhances customer experience and strengthens brand value.

Customer Experience 305

Customer Experience Technology Customer Fulfillment 305

Korona

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Nothing is more rewarding for a liquor store owner than customers who are loyal to their store and recommend it to their friends and family. According to a recent Chase Design study, up to 90% of consumers prefer to buy their liquor in-store. Building customer loyalty requires a strong relationship based on trust.

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Customer Loyalty Customer POS Social Media 52

Korona

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Nothing is more rewarding for a liquor store owner than customers who are loyal to their store and recommend it to their friends and family. According to a recent Chase Design study, up to 90% of consumers prefer to buy their liquor in-store. Building customer loyalty requires a strong relationship based on trust.

Customer Loyalty 52

Customer Loyalty Customer POS Social Media 52

Omnisend

JANUARY 8, 2024

Reading Time: 8 minutes A common misconception about repeat customers is that they only respond to crazy discounts. While providing discounts is an effective strategy to encourage returning customers, it’s neither the only nor the best way. Use Omnisend’s powerful email and SMS marketing to create a superior customer experience.

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Customer Customer Retention Social Media X-cart 88

UpSellIt

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Customer loyalty is more important than ever. Case in point – Apple, one of the most successful brands in history, has an 87% customer retention rate. Research shows that it is 5 times more cost-effective to convert a returning customer than a new one. Focus On Your Customer Experience.

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Customer Loyalty Shipping Costs Customer Shipping 61

Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 11, 2023

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. A recent study from Happy Returns reported that 86% of shoppers check a retailer’s return strategy before buying, yet many retailers have been tightening return policies to try and offset losses.

Customer Retention 248

Customer Retention Customer Loyalty B2B Customer 248

Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

While AI presents vast possibilities to enrich this journey, it also ushers in significant challenges that could negatively impact customer retention and a brand’s bottom line. tickets, offer dynamic discounts to hesitant customers and even nudge satisfied buyers toward referrals.

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eCommerce Customer Loyalty eCommerce Platforms Shipping Costs 264

Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

It’s equally important to hold fast to some tried and true tactics to keep existing loyal customers. Studies show that loyal customers are more likely to make repeat purchases, which ultimately drives revenue. Find Co-Marketing Opportunities for Loyalty Programs. Just how can they do that?

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Customer Retention Information Customer Loyalty Mobile 234

GetElastic

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

B2B companies are implementing new strategies to adapt to the changing consumer needs and take advantage of a growing online customer base, characterized by new loyalty programs, deep personalization options, and AI-based features. Additionally, 82% of B2B marketers prioritize lead generation, while 43% focus on customer retention.

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B2B eCommerce Customer SEO 146

eCommerceFuel

OCTOBER 1, 2020

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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Customer Loyalty eCommerce Customer Shipping Costs 44

Smile.io

JANUARY 2, 2020

Check out some other amazing loyalty programs in our Top 10 Customer Loyalty Programs of 2018 post. Think of your favorite brand—what type of incentive do they offer you for your loyalty? We researched tons of loyalty programs and a few brands stood out to us! Dynamite: Dynamite Studio App.

Customer Loyalty 68

Customer Loyalty Customer Travel Customer Retention 68

lateshipment

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Picture this : You’re a retailer based in Chicago, dealing in apparel and your loyal customer John has ordered a tux for his high-school reunion from your store. And a bad experience is nothing but a chance for your customer to put a full-stop to you and start shopping with your competitor. What is Proactive Issue Resolution?

Customer Experience 233

Customer Experience Shipping Costs Customer Shipping 233

Kissmetrics

OCTOBER 24, 2017

SaaS growth relies on customer engagement. Chances are your customers have very diverse backgrounds, interests, and behaviors. A one-size-fits-all approach to customer engagement may alienate your customers and drive them away from your brand,” says Donte Ledbetter , growth producer of content and programming at Appboy.

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Customer Live Chat Customer Loyalty Social Media 278

Groove

DECEMBER 3, 2020

If you're not using an automated workflow to streamline your marketing efforts, continue reading to discover how eCommerce automation can be used to attract, engage and delight customers at any stage of the buyer's journey. Customize, automate, schedule and compose messages to as large or as small of a group as you'd like.

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X-cart Customer Retention Shopping Carts eCommerce 221

Smile.io

JANUARY 23, 2023

So how did this company build such a loyal following of customers surrounded by so many competitors? Tarte's community-building strategy is a large piece of the brand’s loyalty puzzle, with their customer retention program, tarte perks helping the cause.

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Customer Retention Social Media Customer Blog 47

Omnisend

DECEMBER 15, 2020

When your customers make a purchase, they’re thinking about getting the product and not about things like customer support. When that time comes, the customer will look to contact the company. You can have dedicated teams for each one of them, but remember to properly prepare your agents for customer interaction.

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Omnichannel Live Chat Customer Social Media 148

Payoneer

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

While bringing in new customers is important, over 40% of a business’s profits come from existing customers. As a result, customer retention is just as important, if not more so, then acquisition. Put Customer Experience First. A top way to boost customer satisfaction is by offering free shipping.

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Customer Retention Customer Shipping Costs Social Media 20

Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 27, 2022

Retailers need to readjust their strategies business-wide as they prepare to meet empowered customers who have more choices than ever in a tough economy that’s giving them more reasons than ever to seek out the best price — wherever it may be. Promote Retention by Offering Something No One Else Can. The result?

Shipping Costs 224

Shipping Costs Omnichannel Customer Retention Retail 224

FastSpring

JULY 12, 2019

Net Promoter Scores and customer satisfaction ratings are two very important KPIs for any customer experience program since they help your business measure customer loyalty and satisfaction. However, there’s one metric that doesn’t get as much attention—customer lifetime value. What is Customer Lifetime Value?

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Smile.io

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

  Email marketing has the potential to foster the customer journey and build rapport like no other marketing endeavor can. Let’s explore five steps for using email to nurture interest and win customer loyalty.  Loyalty & Reward Program Insights from Smile.io   Trust equals sales.

eCommerce 79

eCommerce Marketing Customer Loyalty Multi-channel 79

lateshipment

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

This term is coined as “ The one-time shopper dilemma ”, where e-commerce businesses are unable to convert one-time shoppers into repeat customers due to unfavorable customer experiences. 76% of customers say that an unacceptable customer experience would affect their decision to order from the company again.

Shipping Costs 130

Shipping Costs eCommerce Order Fulfillment Shipping 130

iVend

JULY 8, 2022

Customer experience in retail is at the heart of what keeps customers coming back.Forbes reports on a study in which 90% of consumers said they are more likely to return to a retail store if they have had a positive experience. Retailers need engaging customer experiences to win back this jaded audience.

Customer Experience 52

Customer Experience Customer POS Customer Retention 52

Smile.io

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

has built up the world's largest dataset of loyalty and retention data. has built up a decade of all-time data with over 700 million shoppers and over 800 million point transactions of customers earning and redeeming points with ecommerce brands. has the world’s largest loyalty dataset, with 100,000 merchants.  

Customer Loyalty 87

Customer Loyalty eCommerce Customer Merchant Services 87

Korona

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Hire, And Train Employees Who Can Provide Great Customer Experiences Happier customers mean more loyalty to your store. And more loyalty will lead to better sales. However, this is only possible if your retail sales associates provide an exceptional customer experience. Free shipping leads to more orders.

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Korona

AUGUST 12, 2022

If you work in any capacity of the retail industry then you must have heard at least some knowledge of customer loyalty programs. Over the last couple decades, customer management and rewards programs have blossomed and proliferated alongside more bigger developments in the digital world. . When was it started?

Customer Loyalty 52

Customer Loyalty POS Customer Retention Point of Sale 52

Kissmetrics

AUGUST 6, 2021

It costs 5X less to retain a customer than it does to acquire a new one. That’s why customer retention is crucial to growing your Ecommerce business. What is customer retention? Customer retention is the ability to encourage customers to keep coming back to make purchases. How do you do that?

Customer Retention 302

Customer Retention Customer Payment Services BigCommerce 302

Omnisend

JUNE 15, 2021

Customer lifecycle marketing is frequently hailed as the way to find success when targeting customers. Not only does it boost marketing efforts for merchants, but it also makes that marketing much more relevant for customers. . Engage with customers at different stages of the lifecycle. Reading Time: 7 minutes.

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Merchant Services Marketing Customer eCommerce 78

Smile.io

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

For the past number of years, more and more company executives have been putting the spotlight on customer retention. Brands recognize the value of having loyal customers now more than ever as competition increases and customer acquisition becomes increasingly expensive. 

Customer Retention 88

Customer Retention Customer Loyalty Customer Other 88

Smile.io

MARCH 20, 2024

Customers no longer simply appreciate being rewarded for their business—they expect it. In a highly saturated market, customers have endless choices of brands to support. The challenge for ecommerce brands is retaining customers and encouraging authentic customer loyalty.

Shipping Costs 78

Shipping Costs Shopify Customer Loyalty Merchant Services 78

Smile.io

JANUARY 30, 2024

Loyalty programs are essential for customer retention and a necessary foundation for building customer loyalty in ecommerce. Based on our data at Smile.io , 35% of an ecommerce store’s revenue comes from the top 5% of customers. Some of the best loyalty programs are just as recognizable as the brand.

Customer Loyalty 77

Customer Loyalty Customer Jewelry Social Media 77

Smile.io

APRIL 30, 2024

a DTC brand that sells premier custom-printed LEGO© minifigs, minifig accessories, and building kits.          View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Minifig Co - Custom LEGO Minifigs (@theminifigco) The Minifig Co. With a loyalty program powered by Smile.io , The Minifig Co.

Toys 62

Toys Customer Retention Information Social Media 62

Sailthru

JUNE 12, 2018

Loyal customers are the most valuable customers. Our most iconic brands are known for cultivating long-standing relationships and creating the ever-valued “tribe” of repeat customers, who become enthusiasts and advocates. What then, prevents shoppers from becoming loyal customers? The answers were sobering.

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Customer Customer Retention Omnichannel Technology 60

ChannelSale

DECEMBER 1, 2023

By comprehending and utilizing each phase, businesses can sell their products more successfully, increasing sales and customer retention. Awareness The Awareness stage of the consumer experience is when potential customers first become aware of their needs, problems, or both.

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Consumer Management Demo SEO 52

Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

The thought was, if you can get people shopping online on BFCM for some crazy deal, you can make them repeat customers. How to Get the Most Value From Your Loyalty Program This Season. Salesforce anticipates 50% of new loyalty program signups will go dark after December 2021.”.

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Payments Payment Services Customer Experience Social Media 212

Kissmetrics

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Just check out the findings from this HubSpot Research study. This is measured through metrics like customer loyalty and repeat business. This is a score based on how many customers like your brand and how many see room for improvement. Native ads reach customers who have “banner blindness.”.

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Smile.io

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

As we enter a period of economic uncertainty, one thing will be more important than anything else for small business owners–customer retention. When customers are spending less on discretionary purchases, it’s important to emphasize loyalty. The next step is customer engagement.

Customer Retention 74

Customer Retention Customer Social Media Merchant Services 74