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Product Substitution: How Savvy Retailers and Manufacturers can Build Supply Chain Resiliency, Reduce Costs and Improve Customer Experiences

Retail TouchPoints

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.

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Cracking the Code of Customer Loyalty in 2024 Means Prioritizing Customer Lifetime Value Over Speed

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For VCs backing ecommerce upstarts, exponential growth and expansion often focuses on speed and a “growth at any price” mindset. On the other hand, traditional retailers must reinvent their playbook to keep up with a customer experience driven by tech that evolves quickly enough to meet consumers’ rising expectations.

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Want to Cut the Cost of Fast Fulfillment? It All Starts with Inventory Placement

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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. Even Amazon , the trendsetter in fast fulfillment, isn’t immune to higher labor costs.

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5 Ways Retailers Can Tackle Wavering Customer Loyalty

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New research from PwC has found that three in 10 customers are more likely to try a new brand — and that number is even higher among younger consumers. But winning (and keeping) customersloyalty is no longer confined to programs and points. Stand Out Beyond Free Shipping . Invest in Your People .

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How Technology Fuels Customer Experience and Brand Value

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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.

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Post-Purchase Experience: Building brand trust and customer loyalty

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“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?

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How to Deal With Shipping Delays

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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.