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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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

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. Retailers can expect that customers will turn to other vendors; once this happens, they’ve lost both the sale and the customer’s trust and loyalty.

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Shipping Costs Customer Experience Supplies Improvements 261

Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 5, 2021

By enabling customers to message in-store associates while they shop online, conversational commerce gives customers an enhanced customer service experience and the confidence they need to buy online. Connect Your In-Store and Digital Experiences with Conversational Commerce. A Personalized Shopping Experience.

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Omnichannel Customer Loyalty B2C B2B 282

lateshipment

APRIL 28, 2024

Stands for the increasing and ever-changing customer expectations with your business and the answer of meeting or rather exceeding these expectations stands for what one would call ‘ a great customer experience ’. The Need To Focus On CX In Today's Business Landscape Customer demands are never the same.

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ESW

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

To keep up with consumer demand, brands and retailers are facing pressure to implement omnichannel commerce strategies. Why focus on omnichannel? Because customers demand it. Eva Ponce , the director of the MIT Omnichannel Distribution Strategies Lab at the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

As the holiday shopping season approaches, retailers face increased pressure to facilitate a seamless and secure shopping experience. This is an opportunity to not only capture share of wallet but also build lasting customer loyalty and trust. Payments technology is central to the shopping experience. Prior to J.P.

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Payment Services Payments Merchant Services Omnichannel 273

ESW

MARCH 5, 2024

In the last few years, omnichannel logistics and delivery have become more than a nice-to-have. Omnichannel logistics and delivery are a must-have. Brands and retailers that have not yet adopted omnichannel strategies may be missing out on opportunities to grow business – especially in global markets.

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Omnichannel Multi-channel Retail Shipping Costs 88

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). hot and trendy.

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Customer Loyalty eCommerce Customer Shipping Costs 130

Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Post-holiday season for retailers is a period of recovery centered around understanding what happened during the holiday and how to move forward with the transaction cycle, while also preparing for ongoing omnichannel business. Post-Holiday Omnichannel Success. Post-Holiday Challenges. Creating a Frictionless Returns Process.

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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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Customer Loyalty Customer Retail eCommerce 85

UpSellIt

JULY 13, 2023

In today’s competitive landscape, embracing an omnichannel retail strategy has become essential for businesses to thrive. By seamlessly integrating multiple channels, retailers can provide a cohesive and personalized shopping experience for their customers. What is Omnichannel Retailing?

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Omnichannel Multichannel Payment Services Retail 102

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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Fabric

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Before the rise of omnichannel fulfillment , the act of someone handing you an order in your vehicle was mostly limited to drive-in restaurants and drive-thru windows. Curbside pickup gained steam during the COVID-19 pandemic as a way to maintain an elevated customer experience while keeping customers and staff safe.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 7, 2022

Many factors go into customer loyalty, from the most basic (offering quality products that shoppers want) to more emotionally driven considerations. But just because these reasons are less tangible than a retailer’s product assortment, it doesn’t make them less important. Case in point: the Kroger Zero Hunger Zero Waste initiative.

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Customer Loyalty Customer Beauty and Health eCommerce 273

Smile.io

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

  In this loyalty report, we dig into the growth of ecommerce brands through key indicators such as Smile generated value, customer lifetime value (CLV), repeat customer rate, average order value (AOV), purchase frequency (PF), and loyalty ROI. allows you to embed custom loyalty content throughout your website.

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Customer Loyalty eCommerce Customer Merchant Services 92

RTP blog

APRIL 9, 2018

By Tom O’Keefe, 4-Tell Nordstrom has long been synonymous with the words ‘Customer Experience.’ Defining what it means to provide the white glove treatment — and proving that it equates to a fiercely loyal customer base — businesses have always looked to them for strategies to enhance the customer experience.

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Customer Experience Customer Omnichannel eCommerce 150

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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Customer Experience Customer Customer Data Customer Loyalty 70

Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 30, 2023

In today’s challenging business landscape, where profit margins are shrinking, supply chains are slow and uncertain, labor shortages are prevalent and inflation is a concern, it is crucial for retailers and brands to differentiate between understanding customer habits and fostering customer loyalty in order to succeed.

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Shipping Costs Improvements Live Chat Retail 259

Omnisend

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Omnichannel marketing continues to get a lot of ink (and will do so for as long as there is a digital universe) for the very good reason that it continues to evolve. Five years ago SMS marketing campaigns were infrequent; today they are a completely normal way to engage a subset of customers, such as your best brand fans. 1: Shipping.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 24, 2024

Navigating digital transformation in 2024’s B2B ecommerce landscape hinges on a deeper comprehension of AI, omnichannel strategies and social commerce. Here we’ll take a look at these trending technologies and how they will shape B2B businesses’ ability to deliver a frictionless experience with their digitally native buyers.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

JUNE 26, 2024

Retailers are no longer just selling products; they are crafting experiences. Creating a seamless retail experience is essential for driving sales and fostering customer loyalty. This blog explores how retailers can navigate this evolving landscape and deliver experiences that keep customers coming back.

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Customer Loyalty Payment Services Customer eCommerce 52

Fabric

AUGUST 15, 2023

Enterprise retailers are in constant pursuit of new ways to enrich the customer experience—whether it’s prioritizing faster fulfillment, optimizing for consumer convenience, or enhancing personalization along the buyer’s journey. In this guide, we’ve compiled all you need to know about BOPIS for omnichannel retailers.

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Omnichannel Payment Services Shipping Costs Fulfillment 130

RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

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. This can help retailers increase sales and build customer loyalty.

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Customer Experience Retail Customer eCommerce 99

iVend

MARCH 14, 2022

According to the Association for Customer Loyalty, one of most effective tools for branding is omnichannel retailing. They quote research that shows that ‘ businesses that adopt omnichannel strategies achieve 91% greater year-over-year customer retention rates ’.

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Omnichannel Retail Channel Customer Retention 98

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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Customer Experience Customer eCommerce Vend 139

Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The solution also supports omnichannel offerings such as buy online, pick up in-store (BOPIS) by improving how the retailer tracks inventory across the chain. Across our stores we had an inflated view of our inventory levels, often leading to frustrations for customers and staff when products weren’t available.”

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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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Customer Experience Customer eCommerce Vend 139

Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

is the true omnichannel experience — a combination of online and in-store — where we have leading brands and market share, strong store density and online presence, and a deep heritage of customer loyalty and relationships. With this decision, we will increase our focus on omnichannel — our biggest growth opportunity.”

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Food and Beverages Omnichannel Customer Loyalty Customer 284

Omnisend

DECEMBER 15, 2020

However, providing exceptional customer service isn’t about the number of channels but the quality of customer service across them —and omnichannel customer support can help do that. Learn how to make your touchpoints consistent, well-designed, and connected to provide a completely seamless experience. Learn more!

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Omnichannel Live Chat Customer Social Media 148

Smile.io

JANUARY 27, 2022

DICK’S Sporting Goods and Nike recently announced they would be taking their long-standing business relationship to the next level by partnering on customer loyalty. Customers of DICK’S and Nike can now link their DICK’S’ ScoreCard and Nike Membership loyalty program accounts to unlock exclusive products, events, and offers.

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Sporting Goods Customer Loyalty Customer Events 91

Omnisend

JUNE 28, 2021

There are lots of touchpoints in the buyer journey where you can choose to personalize your buyers’ experience to convert sales. You also want each of these points to work together so that your omnichannel messaging, browsing data, landing pages and recommendations all complement one another, and drive to the same goal.

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Customer Loyalty eCommerce Customer Recommendation 152

iVend

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

The growth in ecommerce solutions also leads to an increase in returns – and retailers’ returns processes are now a key element in creating a positive customer experience and protecting revenue. iVend Digital Commerce iVend Digital Commerce helps retailers create a great customer experience.

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Customer Experience Customer Customer Loyalty eCommerce 98

Smile.io

JUNE 13, 2022

This lends to merchants adopting omnichannel commerce strategies, having each channel connected and offering the same level of experience. What is omnichannel commerce? Omnichannel commerce is the approach of an integrated strategy for a business that unites multichannel methods of retail into one channel.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 30, 2024

The most effective way to strengthen the customer experience is to elicit feedback. Yet, since customers are often in a rush, it can be challenging to gather valuable feedback. The question can inquire about customer actions, brand preferences, loyalty program participation, pricing or other facets of the customer experience.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 29, 2023

With cultural changes dictating the increase in sportswear purchasing and equal importance being placed on comfort as well as style, how can sports and sneaker retailers utilize ecommerce to grow their slice of the market and compete for customer loyalty?

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 14, 2023

Walmart’s digital sales have risen steadily since then, including 12% annual growth in fiscal 2022, and it has recently expanded its online offerings to include an ecommerce site and customer experience aimed at SMBs as well as an overall revamp of its digital storefront with an emphasis on discovery.

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Omnichannel Customer Loyalty Operations Definition 269

365 Retail

MAY 5, 2023

New data from Scurri , the next-generation delivery management platform, reveals nearly 9 in 10 (88%) UK retailers believe a branded post-purchase tracking solutions built into the delivery experience improves customer shopping journeys, leading to an increase in repeat purchasing (44%) and loyalty and retention (44%).

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Customer Loyalty Customer Retail Omnichannel 52