Win the Customer

MAY 15, 2018

Abercrombie & Fitch is counting on direct-to-consumer (DTC) sales to counter the retail apocalypse, Columbus Business First reports. leases expiring over the next two years, the fashion brand saw a 4 percent increase in sales, largely thanks to direct-to-consumer sales. billion a year to $5 billion.

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C3Centricity

MAY 12, 2024

Here are twenty ways to get started, together with best-in-class examples, but I’d love to hear how you delight your own customers and turn satisfaction into loyalty. It’s about creating an unforgettable positive experience that fosters loyalty and word-of-mouth promotion. I know I have!

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BlueOcean

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Check your wallet (digital and/or physical) – do you have loyalty cards for your favorite retail outlets? Salesforce research says consumers like us belong to 4.3 loyalty programs on average. Ulta tells a similar story— 95% of their revenue comes from their loyalty program members.

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InMoment XI

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

In the rapidly changing consumer market, the highest customer-rated Integrated CX company, InMoment, took a bold and proactive approach. On Thursday, January 25th, we hosted the “Changing The Game” event in Austin, TX—a crucible for innovative ideas and game-changing strategies to address the consumer market in 2024 and beyond.

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InMoment XI

MARCH 27, 2024

A well-crafted automotive reputation management strategy is essential for any auto brand looking to build trust, foster customer loyalty, and thrive in a competitive market environment. 67% of consumers see reviews as influential when choosing a new auto service. Automotive consumers visit an average of 4.2

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Kustomer

APRIL 14, 2021

Kustomer talked to thought leaders in the customer experience space to understand what they think the future of retail CX looks like, how to re-create the in-store experience in an online world, and what tools and strategies brands should tap into in order to achieve this. Read on for a preview, and access the full e-book here.

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InMoment XI

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

At the same time, we’re seeing a massive shift in the way consumers want to browse and buy vehicles. Research from Deloitte found that 69% of consumers are more likely to buy from a brand that delivers personalized experiences. To put this in perspective, over 20% of retail sales are expected to happen online.

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SurveySensum

AUGUST 1, 2023

Building Lasting Connections: The Power of Customer Loyalty in Retail In today’s fast-paced and crazy competitive retail world, customer loyalty is like the secret sauce for staying ahead of the game. But, let’s be real, building and nurturing customer loyalty in retail isn’t a walk in the park.

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delighted

JUNE 3, 2021

Consumer spending plunged amidst lay-offs and shelter-in-place orders. Over a 100 retail chains pulled down their shutters temporarily in March and April 2020 and unemployment skyrocketed. However, this decrease in spending did not affect all retailers equally. So what does this mean for retail?

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BlueOcean

MAY 13, 2021

Brand loyalty is a reflection of a customer’s commitment to a relationship with a given retailer or service provider. Read on to discover the three principles of brand loyalty after COVID-19 shifted our buying behaviors (and one interesting exception to the rule.). Consumers do, after all, still have choices available to them.

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Lumoa

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Before the digital age, customer experience in retail was a completely different world. According to research, 95% of consumers believe customer experience is the key to brand loyalty. We’ll cover its importance, provide strategies for improving it, and look at what the future holds for customer experience in retail.

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Optimove

MARCH 30, 2023

To find out, we did what we always do in these situations: fielded a consumer survey. You know, like we did on  consumer trust ,  marketing fatigue ,  holiday shopping , and more. Let’s start with the bottom line: Most consumers, at 78%, plan to spend the same or less for summer items compared to 2022, and only 22% plan to spend more.

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CSM Magazine

MARCH 24, 2022

In retail, the customer is king. It is common knowledge that the retail industry thrives on positive customer interactions and feedback, so when reviewing the ways in which organizations can grow and remain competitive in their field, it is vital to craft plans that revolve around optimizing the customer experience.

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Currency Alliance

APRIL 15, 2024

Many people assume that operating a loyalty program necessarily implies issuing your own loyalty points or miles. Points and miles are a dominant and popular form of loyalty value. Points and miles are a dominant and popular form of loyalty value. For some brands, issuing your own loyalty currency is certainly desirable.

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Oracle

APRIL 6, 2021

2020 forced supermarkets and grocery retailers into reinvention mode. From the way consumers buy groceries to how they’re rewarded for their loyalty, the impact of shopping for essentials in a pandemic has permanently changed the grocery market. Digitize your program. Offer personalized discounts and cash back.

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Loyalty Programs Retail Loyalty 2021 71

Optimove

APRIL 20, 2023

We’re here to help marketers boost customer loyalty and better understand consumer behavior and preferences, but we’re happy to help however we can. So, make a mental note, and let’s dive into our survey results – what do consumers have planned for this Mother’s Day?

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Alida

JANUARY 19, 2017

Sales in athletic apparel rose 12 percent in 2016 , according to the market research firm NPD, as more consumers wear their workout clothes outside the gym. That figure dwarfs non-active apparel sales, which declined two percent last year. The rise of experiential retailing. The rise of experiential retailing.

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InMoment XI

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

As e-commerce becomes increasingly global and competitive, business leaders understand that technology can be a valuable tool in reconnecting with consumers. AI-driven insights provide consumer behaviors and preferences, as well as uncover new trends and overall a more personalized experience.

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Optimove

JULY 25, 2023

Brands Offered Insights on Strategies to Boost Brand Engagement and Drive Retail Sales The post Optimove’s 2023 Back-to-School Survey Reveals Strong Consumer Loyalty and Willingness to Spend More appeared first on Optimove.

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Interactions

DECEMBER 12, 2019

For large retailers, this question is of paramount importance, especially during the holiday shopping season. . Increased loyalty often translates into those customers making more purchases, more often. That’s a lot of visions of greenbacks dancing in a retailers’ head. Retailers are investing in improving CX.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Especially since the first half of this year has been crucial in determining the shift in consumer behavior, needs and expectations. By this time, one of the retailers’ biggest problems is, ironically, empty shelves and high demand for sanitizing items. What do consumers want now? The answer to that is pretty simple.

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ProProfs Chat

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Efforts to retain customers, help you formulate effective loyalty programs that your customers enjoy being a part of. Let’s take a look at customer loyalty statistics and observe the various ways that help a business improve and boost customer loyalty. Customer Loyalty Statistics 2020 You Shouldn’t Miss.

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Alida

OCTOBER 27, 2017

Video killed the radio star, but e-commerce hasn’t killed bricks and mortar retail. consumers are primarily online shoppers , according the National Retail Federation’s quarterly Consumer View. consumers are primarily online shoppers , according the National Retail Federation’s quarterly Consumer View.

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Happy or Not

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The holiday season has always been a critical time for the retail industry , but the dynamics are changing rapidly this year. The landscape is evolving with shifting consumer demand and the continued growth of e-commerce sales. One notable trend is the impact of social commerce on consumer demand.

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Currency Alliance

JUNE 1, 2020

This isn’t just a casual observation, but a sign of a widespread consumer trend which every loyalty marketer should be thinking about. Consumers are becoming a lot more deliberate in their pursuit of pleasure – but also a lot more deliberate in other spending categories. One year ago, there might have been 2 people in 50.

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CSM Magazine

MARCH 1, 2022

The trading environment in the past year has been challenging for retailers and has also reinforced the opportunity for retailers to completely rethink their operations to deliver seamless customer experiences. Brands need to be aligning to the preference of the consumer, not the other way round.

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Retail Customer Experience Consumers Competitive Advantage 97

Optimove

JULY 25, 2023

It reveals that 42% of consumers prefer to shop exclusively at familiar stores or websites they have patronized before, highlighting the significant impact of loyalty on driving sales. Why it Matters: Brands will gain crucial consumer insights for winning customer loyalty during the Holiday season.

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Optimove

MAY 2, 2023

Trend results of three recent Optimove surveys, each of more than 400 US consumers, show that consumers’ planned shopping budgets increased slightly in March. The data aligned with consumer confidence reported by  The Conference Board , which showed  its Consumer Confidence Index®  increased slightly in March to 104.2

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Oracle

MARCH 18, 2019

Consumer loyalty is more difficult than ever for retailers to attain. While many retailers compete for shoppers from all generations, millennials are particularly difficult to entice. Yet, it is as important as ever for a company’s sustainability to crack the consumer loyalty code. Be transparent.

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CSM Magazine

MARCH 19, 2021

IRI , a global leader in innovative solutions and services for consumer, retail and media companies, today announced that it has acquired Intelligent Shopper Solutions (ISS). ISS is a leading retail consumer insight provider that enables collaboration between retailers and suppliers, from Kognitiv Corporation.

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CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The “brick and mortar” retail sector operates in a challenging environment, especially as many in-store workers are likely craving remote work opportunities. Online stores give consumers an almost limitless choice of shops to purchase from, along with the convenience of home deliveries and often competitive pricing.

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Alida

APRIL 19, 2017

A multinational discount shoe retailer files for bankruptcy protection. A major department store chain, once the biggest name in retail, admits that its future is now in doubt. These examples are just a sampling of the stunning headlines coming out of the retail sector. How retailers are bucking the trend.

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SurveySensum

JULY 6, 2023

Yet, despite these efforts, you notice a decrease in sales and declining customer loyalty. Even as a retail giant , Reliance Trends struggles with customer retention. And, here’re the 7 best practices that you can use to embrace customer satisfaction in retail. It’s disheartening, right? So, what’s missing?

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SurveySensum

JULY 6, 2023

Yet, despite these efforts, you notice a decrease in sales and declining customer loyalty. Even as a retail giant, Reliance Trends struggles with customer retention. And, here’re the 7 best practices that you can use to embrace customer satisfaction in retail. It’s disheartening, right? So, what’s missing?

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Customer Satisfaction Retail Marketing Social Media 52

ShepHyken

APRIL 14, 2024

Lessons from the Field: 3 Easy Ways to Customize Customer Experiences & Increase Brand Loyalty by Anand Subbaraj (Fast Company) Personalization encourages customers to both return for more service and recommend that service to others. My Comment: This week’s TOP FIVE roundup has a theme: Customer Loyalty.

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Win the Customer

JUNE 13, 2023

AR is revolutionizing the retail landscape by offering customers interactive and immersive experiences that were once unimaginable. One such groundbreaking innovation, Augmented Reality (AR), is not only transforming the way we interact with the digital world but also reshaping the retail industry.

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Happy or Not

OCTOBER 24, 2023

As we stand on the cusp of a new year, the retail industry is gearing up for the most significant challenges and exciting opportunities for the retail season in 2024. Whether you’re a leading retailer or a growing store, knowing the opportunities ahead and preparing for the challenges will prove a game-changer in the upcoming months.

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