Retail TouchPoints

JULY 6, 2023

These include: Digital enablement: As digitization becomes more widespread, retailers should ensure they have the proper digital tools to anticipate and understand their customers’ needs. Do we have the right user experience? Do we have the right customer experience? Do our physical and digital platforms match?

Customer Loyalty 272

Customer Loyalty Customer Retail Financial Services 272

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. Connors: One big one that we think will last is the phenomenon of more people cooking at home , although the reasons behind the trend have evolved. Barbara Connors. “We

Customer Loyalty 278

Customer Loyalty Customer Beauty and Health eCommerce 278

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

AUGUST 18, 2023

Maximizing Mobile Personalizing the user experience to enhance customer loyalty is more achievable today than ever before. By providing information that customers need within their personalized loyalty app, retailers strengthen their customer relationships.

Customer Loyalty 246

Customer Loyalty Customer Food and Beverages Marketing 246

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.

Shipping Costs 264

Shipping Costs Customer Experience Supplies Improvements 264

Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 24, 2024

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. This trend requires businesses, particularly in ecommerce, to seamlessly blend their online and offline sales channels.

B2B 263

B2B eCommerce BigCommerce Omnichannel 263

365 Retail

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

In the competitive landscape of retail, fostering customer loyalty is essential for long-term success. Loyal customers provide a reliable revenue stream and contribute to brand growth by acting as ambassadors, sharing positive experiences through word-of-mouth and online reviews.

Customer Loyalty 52

Customer Loyalty Customer Retail Social Media 52

ESW

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Weve crunched the numbers, and here’s what we see coming for 2025 retail and ecommerce trends. Key ecommerce trends and predictions for 2025 Mobile commerce takes centre stage More than half of online purchases happen on mobile devices and that number is only set to increase.

eCommerce 78

eCommerce Payment Services Payments Retail 78

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. Start with the data you have on your customers and create ideal customer personas to guide each customer’s personalized content and platform.

Customer Loyalty 130

Customer Loyalty eCommerce Customer Shipping Costs 130

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.

Customer Loyalty 110

Customer Loyalty Customer Retail eCommerce 110

Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Despite the surge in online shopping, physical stores remain essential for retailers, providing a space for customers to interact with products and build deeper brand connections. A well-designed store can create a memorable brand experience that strengthens customer loyalty.

Retail 312

Retail Customer Loyalty Social Media POS 312

Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 13, 2025

By improving the shopping experience on the front end whether through generative AI, AR/VR technologies or optimized product syndication they can drastically reduce the volume of returns, preserve their margins and enhance customer loyalty.

Retail 298

Retail BigCommerce B2C Channel 298

Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Competitive pricing is a key strategy to build customer loyalty and increase sales. By using AI to calculate prices based on market demand and other market conditions, you can ensure that you’re offering the best value to your customers. This can help improve customer loyalty and help you stand out from competitors.

Customer Loyalty 360

Customer Loyalty Operations Improvements Customer Experience 360

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

Forrester eCommerce

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Forresters research reveals the immense value for both customers and banks of useful, convenient digital banking experiences. The right mobile banking offerings, for example, can unlock new value for a customer and differentiate a banks brand. And our broader customer experience research […]

Banking 221

Banking Customer Experience Mobile Customer 221

Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

When we consider the methods that have successfully held onto existing customers as well as garnering new ones, there is a common theme: personalization. If the past few years have taught us anything, it’s that personalizing the customer experience is what keeps consumers coming back time and time again.

Customer Loyalty 310

Customer Loyalty Social Media Customer Experience Customer 310

Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 23, 2023

Furniture brand La-Z-Boy has implemented a new omnichannel listening solution as part of its ongoing strategy to evolve the brand and grow customer loyalty. La-Z-Boy is implementing these CX insights to support a larger initiative that breaks down internal silos and supports the sharing of feedback analysis and customer trends.

Omnichannel 245

Omnichannel Social Media Customer Loyalty Customer Experience 245

Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Another popular trend among social media influencers is snap-and-send-back, where items are purchased for photoshoots before immediately being returned for a full refund. Changing the return process can improve customer satisfaction, increase brand loyalty and boost sales.

Shipping Costs 162

Shipping Costs Social Media Electronics Customer Loyalty 162

Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 2, 2024

To drive customer retention and loyalty, most brands and retailers continue to rely on purchase discounts ( 77% ) and loyalty program points ( 61% ), according to Retail TouchPoints research. However, a Deloitte survey reveals that consumers’ loyalty program preferences and expectations are evolving.

Consumer 309

Consumer Shipping Costs Customer Retention Information 309

Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

The NFT space is heating up, and brands across the retail realm are eager to show their innovation in the quickly blossoming category. Just look at the Super Bowl’s roster of advertisers for a small sampling of the diverse brands diving head-first into the metaverse. As demand on the brand side increases, so does demand on the creator side.

Consumer 325

Consumer Social Media Arts Retail 325

RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Whether its improving customer experiences or optimizing supply chains, staying on top of retail technology trends is essential for remaining competitive. Here are five critical retail technology trends that will drive innovation in 2025: 1. Omni-Commerce: A Unified Shopping Experience The future of retail is omnichannel.

Technology 52

Technology Payment Services Retail Order Fulfillment 52

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.

Customer Experience 130

Customer Experience eCommerce Customer Merchant Services 130

Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Industry Statistics and Market Trends There are approximately 168,000 gas stations in the United States alone, contributing to an industry valued at over $600 billion annually. This extended downtime presents a unique opportunity for operators to enhance the customer experience.

Supplies 273

Supplies Technology Operations Customer Loyalty 273

RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

DECEMBER 2, 2024

It involves integrating digital tools and processes across all aspects of the business, from product development and marketing to sales and customer service. The goal is to create a seamless and personalized customer experience that drives sales and loyalty.

Payment Services 110

Payment Services Retail Mobile POS 110

Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 13, 2024

The convenience and immediacy it offered set a new standard in the retail alcohol market — particularly during the pandemic — offering quick, seamless and safe purchasing experiences. Here are three key steps grocers can take to regain customer loyalty and strengthen their position in the market.

Food and Beverages 269

Food and Beverages Marketing Mobile Customer Loyalty 269

Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 8, 2024

has named four executives with extensive retail experience to top posts, including naming Frank Kerr as the company’s first-ever Chief Customer Officer. where he was one of the first 50 employees, and he’ll be responsible for driving a holistic customer experience using consumer insights, marketing, loyalty and promotions.

Customer 278

Customer Customer Loyalty Customer Experience Marketing 278

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

MAY 18, 2021

Retailers with expedited build schedules and opening timelines will reap the rewards of location-based customer loyalty. Experience. Savvy cannabis retailers have taken cues from the luxury sector utilizing the same vendors, architectural features and materials to elevate the in-store customer experience at every touch point.

Jewelry 299

Jewelry Customer Experience Point of Sale Customer Loyalty 299

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

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.

Customer Experience 139

Customer Experience Customer eCommerce Vend 139

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.

Customer Experience 139

Customer Experience Customer eCommerce Vend 139

Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

The agenda is designed to hit on all the core issues surrounding this space, from cybersecurity to finance and customer experience. CEOs, CIOs, CFOs and other executives involved in Web 3.0, 18-19, 2022, at Convene One Liberty Plaza in New York City.

Customer Loyalty 304

Customer Loyalty Consumer Goods Customer Experience Technology 304

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 MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

OCTOBER 22, 2024

In today’s data-driven world, retail businesses face an increasing demand to streamline operations, improve customer experience, and stay ahead of the competition. Streamlined Customer Relationship Management (CRM) A centralized database is a game-changer for customer relationship management (CRM).

eCommerce Platforms 111

eCommerce Platforms Multi-channel Retail eCommerce 111

GetElastic

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

With the disruption of COVID-19, new trends have emerged, and the eCommerce landscape is transforming. 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.

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B2B eCommerce Customer SEO 146

Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

In every organization, marketing plays an important role in defining, socializing and managing the customer experience (CX). However, the relationship between the customer experience and the marketing teams is often disconnected. Unity Point #1: Marketing Sets Expectations, and CX Delivers.

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Marketing Customer Social Media Customer Experience 306

Ecommerce Platforms

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Second, this guide churns out a few examples that could help you kickstart your loyalty scheme. And most of all, a simplified formula to help you measure your loyalty program's overall perfomance. . So let's get started… What’s the point of having a customer loyalty program? . Tiered loyalty system.

Customer Loyalty 143

Customer Loyalty Customer Merchant Services eCommerce 143