Inside Retail

MARCH 5, 2025

With delivery reliability significantly impacting customer retention and lifetime value, this must be a key focus for retailers. For Rebel Sport, a key focus this year will be improving and personalising the online experience using CRO. billion delivery performance will directly influence repeat purchases.

Fulfillment 130

Fulfillment Shipping Customer Retention Inventory Management 130

Inside Retail

MARCH 19, 2024

Tara Daly, senior director of product marketing at Loop Returns , shares with Inside Retail advice on getting started in the US market, some tips on cross-border shipping and logistics – including managing returns in a way that builds customer loyalty – and how to drive repeat business. Begin with baby steps, she advocates.

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Planning Shipping Returns Customer Retention 290

Inside Retail

MAY 29, 2024

For most retailers selling online, returns generate their greatest customer service challenges and inevitably drain profitability. Leaders in the industry understand they need to strategically address the post purchase journey and optimise for cost at each step while continuing to deliver a seamless customer experience.”

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Inside Retail

MAY 29, 2024

For most retailers selling online, returns generate their greatest customer service challenges and inevitably drain profitability. Leaders in the industry understand they need to strategically address the post purchase journey and optimise for cost at each step while continuing to deliver a seamless customer experience.”

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Returns Merchant Services Drop-Shipping Shipping 147

Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 1, 2024

In today’s increasingly globalized market, multilingual support is no longer a luxury but a necessity for online retailers to deliver exceptional customer experiences (CX), successfully serve and grow their customer bases, increase sales and thrive in a competitive landscape. The true differentiator is CX.

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Customer Experience Clienteling Customer Retention Accounting 317

Inside Retail

JULY 18, 2024

Unified commerce will be an irrefutable growth driver, empowering retailers to sell better across multiple channels, while offering the best customer experiences and gaining access to unified datasets for the strongest business decisions,” he continues. Online, we offer 8am-8pm customer support and seven-day social replies.

Customer Retention 264

Customer Retention Customer Experience Consumer Shopping 264

Inside Retail

MARCH 3, 2024

An alternative approach is to focus on delivering an overall Customer Experience (CX) specifically designed to drive consistent and co-ordinated interactions across all touchpoints along the shopper journey. Many loyalty programs are ineffective and their returns are unknown at best, and margin erosive at worst.

Marketing 290

Marketing Customer Retention Returns Planning 290

I Vend

JUNE 20, 2024

Customer retention is one of the most valuable and important strategies for building a successful mid-size retail business. It places the focus on customer lifetime value (CLTV) – the total that a customer spends with the retailer over a relationship that usually spans years, and even generations.

Customer Retention 94

Customer Retention Management Consumer Marketing 94

Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

For example, a grocery store may hand customers “scratch and save” cards at checkout, capturing customers’ attention through the thrill of winning free or discounted items that will guarantee their return to that store. Above all else, retailers must have a solid tech foundation in order to enable a gamified customer experience.

Customer Retention 281

Customer Retention Customer Experience Advertising Consumer 281

Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 29, 2024

On the strategic side, 41% of retailers identified reacting more quickly to business and market changes as an important omnichannel objective, followed closely by the 40% that cited providing a seamless customer experience across all channels.

Fulfillment 284

Fulfillment Drop-Shipping Customer Retention Shipping 284

Inside Retail

DECEMBER 12, 2024

A data-driven approach ensures resources are allocated to the tactics that deliver the greatest return. Turning insights into retention strategies Holiday shoppers often include a mix of first-time buyers and regular customers. For first-time buyers, the goal is to create a positive impression that encourages them to return.

Customer Retention 241

Customer Retention Promotions Returns Planning 241

Inside Retail

AUGUST 9, 2023

Returns present a complex challenge for retailers of all sizes, not only contributing to their carbon footprint, but also eroding their profit due to the cost of managing and paying for reverse logistics and, in some cases, leading to fraud. Meanwhile, the use of returns by customers continues to grow in popularity.

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Returns Customer Retention Accounting Fashion 130

Hyken

MARCH 3, 2025

A frictionless experience can make customers more likely to buy more, return, and recommend a business to others. Customers with consistently positive experiences are more likely to share them with friends and family. Customer retention isn’t just about keeping one customer.

Customer Retention 62

Customer Retention Management Returns Customer Experience 62

Independent Retailer

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Consumers are returning more purchases than ever, especially with the growing convenience of online orders, but it is becoming an increasingly expensive problem for retailers. Last year alone, retailers lost $218 billion to ecommerce returns. Shoppers Already Expecting to Return Gifts. Shoppers Already Expecting to Return Gifts.

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Returns Customer Retention Wholesale Fashion 98

Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 15, 2022

Customer acquisition costs online have reached unprecedented levels, which means marketing leaders are trying to diversify their toolkits. Considering the headlines surrounding the “Great Resignation,” it should come as no surprise that employee turnover is impacting customer experiences and overall loyalty efforts.

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Drop-Shipping Shipping Outdoor Customer Retention 243

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 26, 2023

Customer communications: Perhaps the most defining trait of the digital consumer of today is their expectation of transparent, real-time communications. From order placement to shipping notifications, consumers demand regular updates about their orders or returns. But like many aspects of our industry, customer retention still exists.

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Fulfillment Drop-Shipping Shipping Customer Retention 240

Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

While AI presents vast possibilities to enrich this journey, it also ushers in significant challenges that could negatively impact customer retention and a brand’s bottom line. Use AI to preemptively identify potential shipping delays or issues and inform customers before they reach out, demonstrating both efficiency and care.

Customer Retention 261

Customer Retention Shipping Customer Experience Checkout 261

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.

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Drop-Shipping Consumer Customer Retention Shipping 305

Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 23, 2024

The positive vibe of the show was largely driven by retail executives’ obvious eagerness to explore which new technologies would help them maximize customer retention and business growth in 2024. Some things have sure returns attached to them, and sometimes you have to make a bet and go with your gut.

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ATS Customer Retention Consumer Finance 280

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 19, 2021

In fact, experts and practitioners across the retail spectrum largely agree that the store is a crucial vehicle for customer retention, engagement and loyalty. Even once-digital only brands like Warby Parker have doubled down on their store investments.

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Advertising Consumer Customer Retention Fulfillment 293

M19 Retail

DECEMBER 4, 2024

The Benefits of a Mobile POS for Retail Stores In the fast-evolving retail environment, where customer expectations continue to rise, delivering quick, personalized service is no longer optional; it’s essential for business growth and customer retention.

Payment Services 52

Payment Services Checkout Inventory Management Customer Retention 52

Wiser

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

This technique utilizes technology to deliver personalized ads that specifically target potential customers, gently reminding them of the products they have already shown interest in. The goal is to motivate customers to return to the website and complete their purchase.

Customer Retention 146

Customer Retention Returns Advertising Customer Experience 146

Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Cost-conscious consumers and returns as a loyalty catalyst While physical interactions, social media, and seamless logistics drive online sales, cost sensitivity remains paramount for surveyed Australian consumers, especially around delivery. Returns – once viewed as a friction point – now emerge as a loyalty catalyst.

Customer Retention 130

Customer Retention Returns Consumer Shopping 130

Inside Retail

DECEMBER 21, 2022

So how can retailers be proactive in their inventory placement to avoid compromising top-line growth and customer satisfaction? With inventory availability being one of the top priorities for shoppers this holiday season, retailers must leverage their inventory management and customer experience tools to optimise their merchandise strategies.

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Supply Chain Management Customer Retention Inventory Management Customer Experience 130

365 Retail

JANUARY 23, 2025

Retail businesses have begun to see the benefits of gamification as well, taking inspiration from these gaming tactics to enhance customer experiences and create a stronger connection with their brands. These developments are sure to increase customer retention and satisfaction, ultimately driving sales and growth.

Retail Marketing 52

Retail Marketing Marketing Customer Retention Customer Experience 52

Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Beyond planned promotional outreach, retailers can also utilize WhatsApp to upsell products based on customers’ shopping preferences, providing an outlet for even the most granular customer retention strategies.

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Shopping Customer Retention Promotions Marketing 219

Cisco Retail

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Consumers demanded the ability to purchase online and return in-store, and retailers responded by putting processes in place that offered those options. Online and offline are now integrated and experiences tap into the capabilities of every channel the retailer offers. Attracting and Engaging Customers.

Payment Services 143

Payment Services Fulfillment Returns Customer Retention 143

Inside Retail

APRIL 19, 2022

But now, with the pandemic posing less of an economic threat than it did just two years ago, and with customers returning to a more ‘normal’ state of shopping, it’s high time for retailers to really consider what is next for the industry. Most retailers tend to focus on the top of the funnel: on their return on advertising.

Customer Retention 130

Customer Retention Fast Fashion Returns Customer Experience 130

I Vend

JULY 8, 2022

Customer experience in retail is at the heart of what keeps customers coming back.Forbes reports on a study in which 90% of consumers said they are more likely to return to a retail store if they have had a positive experience. Retailers need engaging customer experiences to win back this jaded audience.

Customer Experience 52

Customer Experience Checkout Customer Retention Promotions 52

Hyken

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 7 Techniques That Are Key to Customer Retention Today by John Hall. Magazine) It’s a business axiom that holding on to existing customers is more lucrative than acquiring new ones.

Customer Retention 83

Customer Retention Returns Customer Experience Marketing 83

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 21, 2022

And for the most part they didn’t mind — if they were offered personalized experience across channels in return. Want to learn how you can collect more first-party data and bolster your marketing strategies to drive customer retention and loyalty? For years, consumers have known that their behaviors have been tracked.

Marketing 274

Marketing Advertising Consumer Customer Retention 274

Inside Retail

JUNE 22, 2023

When inflation begins to drop and interest rates return to decline – we will likely see a resurgence in discretionary spending habits,” Zahra said. Resilient brands emphasised their range, and considered their positioning, pricing and merchandising in order to safeguard sales, while also increasing their customer base,” Mansfield said.

Consumer 246

Consumer Customer Retention Accessories Marketing 246

Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Not that long ago, walking into a carefully organised grocery market, hearing a pianist perform in the centre of a high-end department store, or having a retail associate help guide you represented a good retail customer experience. Answering customer service questions such as what your store hours are or what your return policy is.

Customer Experience 147

Customer Experience Customer Retention Marketing Promotions 147

365 Retail

JANUARY 25, 2024

89 % of businesses are planning to invest in new customer loyalty technology and approaches to improve their customers’ experience in 2024, following a turbulent year for customer retention as brands battled to retain customers amidst a spending crunch. greater than their investment.

Customer Retention 109

Customer Retention Planning Returns Customer Experience 109

RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

AUGUST 2, 2022

Tailored retail management solutions help your store deliver a smooth, reliable, and personalized customer experience. In order to provide the best customer service, a well-managed store needs the best tools available. It helps you to keep track of inventory and keep your customers informed.

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Management Inventory Management Customer Retention Returns 110

Inside Retail

MARCH 7, 2023

She believes that brands, retailers and marketers can help consumers overcome digital fatigue by focusing on amplifying the tangible and inspiring returning consumers through engaging experiences that are beyond transactional.

Customer Retention 130

Customer Retention Consumer Returns Shopping 130

Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

As a result, this led to an improved customer experience and retention by giving customers peace of mind with consistent delivery experiences. Tracking notifications and customised branding allow Merchgirls’ clients, namely Telstra Purple, to own their delivery experience at every touchpoint.

Merchant Services 130

Merchant Services Payment Services Shipping Fulfillment 130