Digital Doughnut

JANUARY 29, 2024

UK’s retail landscape is evolving rapidly, with Customer Data Platforms (CDPs) at the forefront, helping retailers to intimately understand their customers.

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MagentoBrain

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

The following will describe the seven major marketing trends in 2023 for readers, as well as six tool applications that marketers cannot ignore! This blog will take you to discuss the latest digital and online marketing trends in 2023, and how marketers can prepare and respond to these market trends.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 2, 2021

Here are four retail tech trends I expect to see during the holiday shopping season: 1. We see AI being used to help retailers gather data on products that are resonating most with different demographics, allowing them to focus on digital marketing strategies for better targeting. The Rise of Sizing Technology.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

JANUARY 16, 2024

The initial crucial step involves examining current trends and formulating adaptive strategies. In 2024, we can see the following trends are poised to reshape the retail landscape, providing insights to keep your business ahead of the curve. Here are the top innovative retail trends to watch in 2024.

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RTP blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

We’ve all had those shopping experiences where you’re “just browsing,” and suddenly you’re leaving the store with two bags in hand. To capitalize on this growing trend, more and more retailers are beginning to leverage beacon technology. It provides a real-time view of the customer experience. What are beacons?

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 16, 2024

So we posted an image of Grimace pretending that he didn’t see the Grimace shake trend on TikTok.” Transactional and Non-Transactional Loyalty Interactions The panelists stressed that continuously gathering customer data about this generation is vital, particularly since their pace of change has accelerated.

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Digital Doughnut

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

The arrival into the third decade of the 2000s has been anything but smooth sailing for businesses and their customer experience (CX) departments.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 30, 2024

Gen AI, with its vast potential for enhancing efficiency and personalizing customer experiences, also comes with ethical considerations. The role of such a committee — consisting of individuals from different departments and backgrounds — extends from supply chain management to customer interaction.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 5, 2021

Let’s explore five key UCC trends and how retailers can leverage them to not just survive but to thrive as we move into the post-pandemic retail environment. Trend 1: Fully integrated communications technologies streamline experiences for optimal convenience.

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RetailMinded

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

As a retailer, you likely already have a wealth of customer data. This data can include customer contact information, purchase history, and demographic information. In addition, analyzing customer data can help you to identify trends and anticipate future demand.

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GetElastic

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Why a Hybrid Customer Experience is Essential for Today’s Consumer. As it turns out, based on a 2019 study , many customers actually prefer a hybrid experience over one that is entirely online or in-person. What exactly is a hybrid customer experience? Hybrid Customer Experience Example 1: Carvana.

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GetElastic

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Why a Hybrid Customer Experience is Essential for Today’s Consumer. As it turns out, based on a 2019 study , many customers actually prefer a hybrid experience over one that is entirely online or in-person. What exactly is a hybrid customer experience? Hybrid Customer Experience Example 1: Carvana.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

The retail industry is continuously evolving and adapting to new technologies and trends. One of the latest developments in this sector is the use of ChatGPT and other innovative technologies such as AI (artificial intelligence), AR (augmented reality), and VR (virtual reality) to create seamless omnichannel shopping experiences.

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Forrester eCommerce

AUGUST 26, 2020

CMOs are fully aware of the importance of customer data. The employee data tsunami is less obvious, though. Expect the lines between employee and customer experiences to blur. CMOs often own external communication, while chief human resources officers (CHROs) own internal communication.

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Algopix

OCTOBER 27, 2023

As we approach 2024, it’s essential for both established and aspiring eCommerce sellers to stay ahead of the curve by anticipating and preparing for the upcoming trends that will shape the industry. eCommerce businesses should consider investing in AR applications and product visualization tools to keep up with this trend.

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lateshipment

APRIL 2, 2021

Every week there’s a new meme trending online – From Bernie Sanders to a ship stuck in the Suez Canal. Now and then there come new trends that shape the industry for the future. However, you must keep in mind that entirely relying on these marketplaces can limit your brand’s growth (as you don’t own the customer data).

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Amid the turmoil, there are several key CX trends that stand out, and a retailer’s ability to respond and adapt to them may mean the difference between thriving in a post-coronavirus world or becoming another corporate casualty of the pandemic.

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retailnext

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

Retailers depend directly on consumers for their business growth, which has placed shopper experience and customer satisfaction at the top of the priority list, making customer and market research very important. Shopping trends on special occasions. Gauge customer and purchase trends. Introduce innovation.

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Algopix

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Customer experiences are the ultimate deciding factor that separates successful companies from the rest. And in many cases, that experience is more important than price or quality. That’s why so many organizations now use artificial intelligence (AI) to create an exceptional retail experience.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 1, 2024

In today’s increasingly globalized market, multilingual support is no longer a luxury but a necessity for online retailers to deliver exceptional customer experiences (CX), successfully serve and grow their customer bases, increase sales and thrive in a competitive landscape. The true differentiator is CX.

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GetElastic

APRIL 28, 2022

With this trend in online shopping, the DTC eCommerce industry will only continue to grow. As DTC businesses continue to prioritize digital commerce experiences, brands are facing more market competition than ever. Through Contentful and social media, Glossier has created a strong, loyal customer base and enhanced customer experiences.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 9, 2024

JCPenney CIO Sharmeelee Bala revealed the critical role that the retailer’s valuable customer data will continue to play in its turnaround, which is only appropriate since “the lens we have maniacally focused on is the customer and the customer experience,” she said in an interview with Retail TouchPoints.

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Omnisend

MARCH 29, 2021

Experiment with some of today’s fashion ecommerce trends. Others aren’t merely trends, but new approaches that will endure. Read on for the biggest fashion ecommerce trends for this year, some of the best fashion ecommerce sites employing them, and a few foundational tips to get you started. Omnichannel Fashion Ecommerce.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

APRIL 24, 2023

However, navigating the ever-changing trends and challenges associated with loyalty programs can be difficult. In this blog, we’ll explore the latest trends and challenges related to executing customer loyalty programs in the retail industry and provide insights on how retailers can manage them to drive business growth.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 20, 2024

This data gives marketing teams actionable insights to better understand and predict customers’ needs and behavior, therefore increasing customer satisfaction. In addition, it allows brands to act more as advisors than salespeople, which helps build trust and long-term customer loyalty.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Through the effective use of their customer data and clienteling capabilities, retailers can craft deeply personalized shopping experiences, making the wardrobe refresh portion of the RTO journey much more enjoyable for the customer.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 17, 2023

The ghosting trend doesn’t just happen in romantic relationships — in an increasingly digital world, ghosting can just as likely take place at work or with an online retailer. The recent trend of “quiet quitting” can be looked at as another form of ghosting, as employees slowly begin ignoring their job responsibilities.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 2, 2024

Over the last decade, retail brands like H&M, Zara and Urban Outfitters have anticipated this trend and launched apps to keep up with the ecommerce boom — a smart move considering it’s predicted that m-commerce (or mobile commerce) will account for 40.4% of ecommerce sales in 2024. Take E.l.f. Skin Rocks took a similar approach.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 5, 2024

About two-thirds of companies plan to invest more in AI in the next six months, and 60% of commerce leaders recognize the value of AI in boosting customer experience to provide a competitive advantage. Data selection, cleaning and preprocessing are crucial. But when it’s trained on the right data, AI shines.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Customers have different expectations for businesses of different sizes, requiring companies to tailor customer experience (CX) strategies to match their current growth stage. While tactics differ, all businesses must consider each customer’s lifetime value (LTV) and how that will be affected as they scale.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

MAY 24, 2022

The transition to digital marketing has accelerated over the past two years, and the customer experience has improved dramatically. Now, consolidating gains can help retailers focus on the customer experience to improve loyalty and potentially capture new markets. First-Party Data Marketing Is The New Norm.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 17, 2024

Automating manual processes can increase productivity, reduce costs and improve the customer experience. Digital Transformation Brings Cybersecurity Risks The retail sector has long been an attractive target for cyberattacks, as operators hold a significant amount of sensitive customer data. What’s the Solution?

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 17, 2023

The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data highlights a significant deceleration in inflation, now standing at half of last year’s peak. This moderating trend in inflation is an encouraging development, but it is not without its caveats, particularly within the dynamic and complex terrain of the retail and consumer goods industries.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 9, 2022

It’s those retailers that can most quickly and accurately react to these turbulent market forces and behaviors that are creating the most innovative and positive customer experiences. The rest are at risk of losing customer loyalty, brand affinity and revenue.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 2, 2023

The infusion of data and advanced insights into the operational processes of global supply chains is a great investment with significant value. This current trend places an increased focus on visibility and resilience throughout global supply chains. Fetching useful insights from customer data. Shift to cloud technology.

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Digital Doughnut

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

CDPs help businesses collect, store, and analyse customer data, while MAPs help businesses automate and personalise their marketing efforts. CDPs and MAPs are two key technologies that businesses are using to deliver seamless CX.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

With a better understanding of your customer demographics, you will be able to price your products more effectively, and respond to changing market conditions quickly so you can make data-driven decisions that will benefit your business in the long run. This can help improve customer loyalty and help you stand out from competitors.

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