lateshipment

MARCH 13, 2020

With companies like Amazon, Walmart, and eBay rewriting the eCommerce playbook from a “delivery speed” and “customer experience” standpoint, your brand needs to exceed customer expectations to stand out among your competition. The Post-Purchase Experience Gap. What is On-Brand Post-Purchase Customer Experience?

Customer Loyalty 242

Customer Loyalty Customer Shipping Costs Shipping 242

Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

This not only cuts into profit margins but also risks damaging the brand’s reputation; 46% of porch piracy victims said the experience negatively impacted their relationship with the retailer. Our poll shows that over half of American shoppers would now prefer to use shipping to a local Access Point to avoid the risk of theft.

Fulfillment 274

Fulfillment Shipping Costs Magento Consumer 274

lateshipment

JANUARY 24, 2025

Picture this: Your customer orders a new pair of Nike sneakers in their favorite pink and white combination. You’re happy to make a sale, pack it up carefully, and ship it off. The customer is excitedly waiting for their package and tracking updates daily. What is Shipping Protection Software? The result?

Shipping Costs 130

Shipping Costs Shipping Merchant Services eCommerce 130

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. Using Data To Improve Customer Experience.

Customer Experience 279

Customer Experience Customer Shipping Costs Gifts 279

Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

When customers place ecommerce orders, the last thing they want is an unhappy surprise. Shipping delays and stockouts lead to frustration and disappointment, especially when logistical problems impact time-sensitive purchases, such as special occasion gifts, event tickets or prescription medications.

Shipping Costs 264

Shipping Costs Customer Experience Supplies Improvements 264

lateshipment

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

You pick it, pack it, and ship it via an expedited service from your shipping partner. As fate would have it, your shipping carrier fails to inform you of it and John, couldn’t make it to his high-school reunion looking dapper in his swanky , new tux. So much for paying your shipping carrier all those dollars.

Customer Experience 233

Customer Experience Customer Shipping Costs Shipping 233

lateshipment

MARCH 9, 2022

Shipping delays are inevitable even with the most efficient carriers. And when they happen, they tend to drive your customers away. Dealing with shipping delays is no rocket science but first, we’ll bust a few delay-related myths along the way to make it easier for you. Shipping Delays are More Common Than You Think.

Shipping Costs 246

Shipping Costs Shipping eCommerce Customer Retention 246

Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 2, 2022

By taking a closer look at thriving brand communities, retailers can learn how to develop ones of their own that drive loyalty and a better customer experience. But it’s important to recognize that customers who visit experiential hubs have different levels of engagement. What thriving brand communities look like.

Customer Loyalty 278

Customer Loyalty Customer Events Consumer 278

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.

Customer Experience 170

Customer Experience Improvements Customer Live Chat 170

RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

JANUARY 8, 2025

Retaining customers not only ensures consistent revenue but also fosters brand loyalty and advocacy. In this blog, we will explore proven customer retention strategies that retail businesses can implement to boost customer loyalty and long-term success.

Customer Retention 111

Customer Retention Customer Social Media Retail 111

BigCommerce

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

That’s what we’ll cover today, teaching you how to Implement a customer loyalty program that works for your brand. We’ll cover: What an ecommerce customer loyalty program is. The various components involved in building out a customer loyalty program. What is a Customer Loyalty Program?

Customer Loyalty 378

Customer Loyalty eCommerce Improvements Shipping Costs 378

lateshipment

MARCH 15, 2025

Key Elements of a Positive Post-Purchase Experience Here are the critical elements of a positive purchase experience: Streamlined Order Fulfillment and Delivery Customers appreciate it when you value their time and display sincerity in ensuring their interaction with your e-commerce platform is nothing short or buttery smooth.

Payment Services 130

Payment Services Shipping Costs eCommerce eCommerce Platforms 130

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? It makes sense, too.

Customer Loyalty 150

Customer Loyalty Customer Retail Shipping Costs 150

Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 8, 2021

The list goes on, but one other barrier to purchasing seems to be a major sticking point for 63% of consumers : shipping costs. The True Cost of Shipping. When NuFACE implemented a free-shipping threshold, the skin care company saw orders increase by 90%. Newcomers to the ecommerce space often see free shipping as unattainable.

Shipping Costs 200

Shipping Costs Shipping Shopping Carts Small Business Retail 200

lateshipment

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

However, offering quality post-purchase experiences can be a challenge because this phase is often outsourced to a third-party shipping carrier, who may not share your sense of urgency or commitment to great customer service. Increase customer loyalty. But that’s just the bare minimum. Drive delight.

Shipping Costs 234

Shipping Costs Shipping Information Customer 234

lateshipment

AUGUST 1, 2022

The benefits of automation are clear for the business as a whole, and automation can also transform the customer experience even when the customer isn’t directly involved. Shopping and checkout experiences can be managed directly by the customer, but that’s only half of the overall order experience.

Customer Experience 147

Customer Experience Payment Services Customer Shipping Costs 147

BigCommerce

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

Customer Loyalty. Customer Lifetime Value. What we got back were hundreds of submissions from online brands building visionary developments that drive growth opportunities, solve business challenges, and deliver outstanding customer experiences above and beyond traditional online retail. Time Saved. Money Saved.

eCommerce 411

eCommerce Jewelry EDI Shipping Costs 411

lateshipment

MARCH 8, 2025

Most businesses today have return policies and guidelines, which makes it easier for customers to shop from you with confidence. Not having would make your business seem like you simply do not care about creating a positive customer experience for your customers. Shipping costs: Who pays for return shipping?

Shipping Costs 130

Shipping Costs Shipping Document Shipping Labels 130

lateshipment

MARCH 3, 2025

Returns management plays a major role in handling product returns, and a well-designed returns system can improve a company’s returns and customer experiences. Improving Customer Relations Even a single bad return can impact your relationship with customers. In short, don’t take them lightly!

Management 130

Management Shipping Costs eCommerce Shipping Labels 130

lateshipment

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The reasons can range from fit or quality issues to customers simply changing their minds. Unlike cash refunds, where theres a possibility that the customer might exit your business forever, store credit keeps customers engaged, encouraging them to explore more products. It comes in many formswhich well be discussing next.

Definition 130

Definition eCommerce Customer Retention Shipping Costs 130

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 31, 2024

In mid-September, Etsy will launch a closed beta test of Etsy Insider, the marketplace’s new buyer loyalty program. domestic shipping on many items, first access to special discounts and merchandise and a limited-edition annual gift designed by an Etsy seller. Select U.S.

Shipping Costs 289

Shipping Costs Customer Loyalty Gifts Shipping 289

Optimizely

JULY 19, 2018

Not only is the repeat purchase at risk in these scenarios—so is customer loyalty. Do you really want to attract a customer base that shops only when there’s a sale involved? . Instead, the company employs other incentives like free shipping on certain orders and a referral program to draw in repeat purchases. .

eCommerce 333

eCommerce Shipping Costs Customer Loyalty Shipping 333

lateshipment

APRIL 2, 2021

Every week there’s a new meme trending online – From Bernie Sanders to a ship stuck in the Suez Canal. 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! .

Customer Loyalty 130

Customer Loyalty eCommerce Customer Shipping Costs 130

Fabric

MARCH 7, 2024

“You’ve got to start with the customer experience and work back toward the technology, not the other way around.” – Steve Jobs One critical aspect that retailers can often neglect is the post-purchase experience for customers. What is the post-purchase experience?

Customer Loyalty 130

Customer Loyalty Customer Merchant Services Shipping Costs 130

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. Mapping the eCommerce Customer Journey.

eCommerce 349

eCommerce Customer Merchant Services Payment Services 349

Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

It would fulfill and ship out orders only for them to be reported weeks or months later as fraudulent, ultimately saddling this brand with both the loss of goods and chargeback fees. Tackling issues that affect the overall customer experience is crucial. Gaurav Mittal is the EVP of Ethoca , a Mastercard company.

Shipping Costs 277

Shipping Costs Payment Services Banking Retail 277

lateshipment

MARCH 9, 2020

Customer engagement is a much-loved term and a cornerstone of most businesses. It’s a ll about communicating with customers when it matters and forging relationships that last. Every business aims to give its customers the best possible customer experience.

Customer 246

Customer Shipping Merchant Services Customer Experience 246

Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The problems with getting products to people quickly and cheaply are well-known: consumers want fast fulfillment, which is costly to provide, but they don’t want to pay high (or really any) shipping fees. This is both more complex and more top-of-mind due to ESG [environmental, social and governance]; no one likes to ship air.”

Shipping Costs 278

Shipping Costs Fulfillment Shipping Customer Loyalty 278

lateshipment

MARCH 25, 2025

Your products are the heart of your business, and shipping is what gets them where they need to go. These extra needs require extra effort from the shipping carrier, and that’s where shipping surcharges come into play. They are add-ons to your base shipping cost and cover the specialized services or unique circumstances.

Shipping Costs 130

Shipping Costs Shipping Management eCommerce 130

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.

Shipping Costs 262

Shipping Costs Improvements Live Chat Retail 262

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 20, 2022

In addition, always-on, cross-device shopping behaviors mean consumers are taking their shopping across borders and, in turn, they’re asking more of already strained supply chains. Experts agree that the supply chain has more impact on the customer experience than ever before.

Supplies 306

Supplies Shipping Costs Customer Loyalty Technology 306

BigCommerce

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

It is the lifetime loyalty of that customer –– and loyalty often determines who wins in various ecommerce verticals. In order to succeed, ecommerce businesses not only need to build a revenue model around customer service but also a culture around great service that sets themselves apart from the competition.

Channel 402

Channel Live Chat Multi-channel Customer 402

Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Customers are attracted to free return shipping, refunds, and no questions asked policies. Converting refunds into exchanges, store credits or partial refunds are other ways to increase customer loyalty while efficiently controlling inventory.

Shipping Costs 162

Shipping Costs Social Media Electronics Customer Loyalty 162

lateshipment

MAY 6, 2023

What measures do you consciously take to improve your customer’s purchase journey once they’ve hit the buy button? Before we get to the context of things, remember that the post-purchase phase takes up 50% of the overall customer experience.

Customer Experience 130

Customer Experience Customer Shipping Costs eCommerce 130

Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 30, 2023

Granted, executive respondents to this survey spanned retail, supermarket, consumer goods, airlines, entertainment and media and even financial services, so these results reflect a broader view of how business leaders are thinking about loyalty. But what’s happening in retail specifically?

Customer Loyalty 264

Customer Loyalty Retail Shipping Costs Financial Services 264

Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

During the busy holiday season, digital return rates can spike to 30% ; and Return policies and experiences have a significant impact on customer loyalty. In a survey of consumers conducted by Doddle , 84% said a positive returns experience encourages them to shop with a retailer again.

Shipping Costs 334

Shipping Costs eCommerce Merchant Services Retail 334

lateshipment

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

Combine this with the fact that 40% of an e-commerce platforms revenue comes from repeat customers, and facilitating a positive returns and exchange process that drives customer loyalty becomes more important than ever. Make Your Own Return Rules: Customize your return rules as per your own policy. G2 Rating: 4.6/5

Management 130

Management Shipping Costs eCommerce eCommerce Platforms 130