Alida

APRIL 4, 2017

Though brick and mortar sales are down only five percent since 2015, the closure of many anchor tenants has significantly impacted shopping malls. Brick-and-mortar is making a comeback , but many retailers struggle to drive sales. In these precarious times, both established and new retail players need to focus on customer needs.

E Commerce 191

E Commerce Retail Innovation Omnichannel 191

GetFeedback

JULY 23, 2018

Retail is changing in 2018. Creating an amazing customer experience through omni-channel customer journeys that engage your prospects where they are and help shuttle them through your sales funnel. In 2018, retailers are moving toward an omni-channel model of customer engagement that caters to customers across multiple platforms.

Customer Journey Mapping 218

Customer Journey Mapping Customer Journey Retail E Commerce 218

Alida

MAY 24, 2018

Retail is far from dead. That’s the key message I heard at the CX Exchange Retail 2018 , an intimate, invite-only conference for business executives in retail. Despite the talk in media about the so-called retail apocalypse , many speakers at the conference reiterated that the industry is alive and well.

Retail 189

Retail 2018 ROI Touchpoint 189

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

NOVEMBER 13, 2014

The latest Retail Customer Experience report, Retail Future Trends 2015 , highlights how both consumers and retailers are feeling about trends in retailing. The survey results from consumers highlighted what customers are really seeking. Want to appeal to consumers in retail?

Customer Confidence 279

Customer Confidence 2015 Retail Loyalty Programs 279

GetFeedback

DECEMBER 21, 2018

Great customer experience is a major competitive advantage that drives new sales—and it’s predicted to overtake price and product as the primary brand differentiator for B2B sales by 2020. billion per year due to avoidable consumer switching. consumers say customer experience at most companies needs Improvement. (

Customer Retention 390

Customer Retention Net Promoter Score Poor Customer Service B2B 390

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.

Retail 173

Retail E Commerce Sports Fashion 173

TechSee

JANUARY 28, 2020

Black Friday is a day that retailers wait for all year, and 2019 was no different. Digital sales for the retail holiday increased nearly 20 percent last year, reaching $7.4 billion across the 4,500 retail websites tracked by Adobe Analytics. No Fault Found Returns: The Enemy of Retail.

Retail 136

Retail Wireless 2019 2020 136

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.

Retail 148

Retail Multi-Channel Customer Experience Omnichannel 148

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.

Retail 101

Retail Consumers E-support E Commerce 101

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?

Omnichannel 101

Omnichannel Retail Consumers 2021 101

eglobalis

AUGUST 13, 2024

Rivalry and Collaboration: How the Titans Samsung & Apple Set the New CX Standard of Excellence Introduction In the dynamic and highly competitive world of consumer electronics, two giants consistently stand out: Samsung and Apple. However, Samsung’s influence extends far beyond consumer electronics.

E-support 445

E-support Innovation Customer Centricity Loyalty 445

Alida

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

Apparel companies are hanging by a thread as consumers spend less money on stocking their closets , preferring to express themselves through social media rather than by what they wear and favoring weekend getaways over new clothes. Technology is not the only thing apparel companies need to recapture the disposable incomes of consumers.

Apparel 82

Apparel Retail E Commerce Fashion 82

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

Traditional mystery shopping in the business-to-consumer (B2C) model is somewhat straight-forward. In a retail setting, mystery shoppers are sent in with specific tasks and questions to answer about their experience. ” The information provided helps retailers improve their store layout , product displays, staff training and more.

B2B 271

B2B B2C Social Media Retail 271

Alida

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

The retail apocalypse may just have to wait. Reports of the industry’s collapse have made business headlines for the past year, with one Business Insider article proclaiming, “The retail apocalypse has descended on America,” while a Bloomberg article claimed retail’s decline is “really just beginning.”. between 2017 and 2022.

Retail 243

Retail E Commerce 2017 2018 243

Beyond Philosophy

JULY 7, 2022

It’s about brick-and-mortar retail because, after the pandemic, physical retail is bouncing back as people want a real-life experience after the lockdowns and other events. How can these retailers benefit from the new technologies? How can these retailers benefit from the new technologies? May 23rd, 2021.”

Retail 160

Retail Online Experience Interaction Technology 160

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.

Retail 119

Retail Customer Experience 2004 Competitive Advantage 119

InMoment XI

JULY 20, 2022

1: The Future Role of Consumer Trust. Though this has been slower to develop on the employee side, changes in consumer and marketing dynamics have resulted in significantly increased focus on how emotions shape, and are shaped by, experience. Check out these must-read articles!

Article 370

Article Brands B2C B2B 370

BlueOcean

JULY 9, 2024

Brand loyalty is a reflection of a customer’s commitment to a relationship with a given retailer or service provider. The way we interact with people and brands has changed—and consumer spending priorities have evolved just as fast. Online sales are expected to exceed $1.7 These are stunning statistics.

Loyalty 177

Loyalty Brands 2027 Average Handle Time 177

Retently

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Measuring Success: Metrics to Monitor Conclusion Did you know that global ecommerce sales are expected to hit a jaw-dropping $8.1 With the industry growing at lightning speed, brands face a golden opportunity to scale like never before – but it’s not as simple as setting up a website and waiting for sales to roll in. trillion by 2027

Sales 157

Sales Social Media Multi-Channel Loyalty 157

Retently

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Product Usage: Keeping Customers Happy with Seamless Use Once the sale is sealed, the work is done, right? In fact, 47% of consumers avoid repurchasing after a frustrating experience, so act quickly. Offer Proactive Support : Reach out a few weeks after purchase to check if customers need help or tips, showing you care beyond the sale.

Retail 139

Retail NPS Touchpoint Feedback 139

C3Centricity

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Because retail is in crisis. If retail as we know it is to return to “normal” – and many, including the HBR have already declared this to be near impossible – it is important to understand what is going on in our shoppers’ brains. We need to better understand shoppers. Let me show you.

Retail 118

Retail Advertising Download Technology 118

BirdEye

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

In this blog, we’ve shared the ultimate list of retail review sites that will boost brand awareness and fuel business growth. More reviews More revenue Learn how to get more reviews of your retail business with Birdeye. More reviews More revenue Learn how to get more reviews of your retail business with Birdeye. Let’s dive in.

Retail 111

Retail Brands E Commerce Demo 111

Alida

JUNE 6, 2018

This is especially true in apparel retail, where longtime rivals Nike and Adidas have both recently invested heavily in digital transformation and innovation to stay at the top of their game. But who will win in this race—and, more importantly, what can other brands learn from these retail industry leaders?

Apparel 153

Apparel Retail Innovation Entertainment 153

InMoment XI

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Customer Engagement Platform Customer engagement platforms, however, are external and focus on the interaction between customers and consumers. The Importance of Customer Engagement Platforms Today, 70% of consumers expect a response from a customer service team within the same day.

Customer Engagement 195

Customer Engagement Engagement E Commerce Omnichannel 195

Optimove

JANUARY 26, 2023

Consumer trust is a crucial component of any successful marketing strategy. As economic uncertainty persists, consumer financial confidence declines (see our recent Consumer Holiday Spending Survey ), and their willingness to spend drops. One effective way of gaining consumer trust is Customer-Led Marketing.

Consumers 105

Consumers Loyalty Brands Retail 105

Customer Bliss

AUGUST 31, 2016

Over the years, the B2B (business-to-business) industry hasn’t exactly taken to adopting the latest customer engagement technology as quickly as its B2C (business to consumer) counterparts.

Omnichannel 268

Omnichannel B2B Customer Engagement Engagement 268

Retently

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

This is why Customer Experience has become the heart of online retail success. In this article, we’ll explore how Virtual Fitting Rooms benefit customers and brands, from boosting customer confidence and reducing returns to increasing sales and loyalty. The global ecommerce market is projected to reach $6.09

Retail 156

Retail Social Media Technology Brands 156

delighted

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Artificial intelligence is transforming the online shopping experience Ecommerce is one of the many industries leveraging generative AI to increase efficiency and transform retail experiences. in-store and online sales). Why are online retailers so focused on creating customized shopping experiences?

Retail 93

Retail 2024 2028 Social Media 93

InMoment XI

OCTOBER 8, 2024

By improving customer experience, you can: Increase sales revenue by up to 7% Increase cross-sell rates by up to 25% Increase shareholder return by up to 10% These statistics show that customer experience improvement is something that should be a priority across your entire organization, rather than being a siloed effort.

Customer Experience 195

Customer Experience 2024 Net Promoter Score Financial 195

BirdEye

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Unlike some industries where reputation revolves around corporate practices or policies, in retail reputation management, the quality, availability, and customer experience related to specific products play a significant role in shaping reputation. Want to know more about retail reputation management?

Retail 111

Retail Management Social Media Multi-Channel 111

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

MARCH 16, 2015

We’re not having a tent sale or running a huge promotion, but every year March proves to be crazy but awesome, and 2015 is no different! It’s that time of year again! Who says March Madness is only for car dealerships and mattress stores!? Here’s a bit of what we have going on this month: Undercover at SXSW.

Events 223

Events Customer Experience Webinar Telecommunications 223

eglobalis

OCTOBER 1, 2024

For example, imagine your marketing department running a campaign without proper alignment with sales, causing confusion in customer messaging and missed opportunities. A practical example is creating a steering committee that includes representatives from marketing, sales, customer service, IT, finance, and operations. The result?

2020 337

2020 Customer Journey Mapping Culture Innovation 337

InMoment XI

MARCH 27, 2024

With online reviews, social media comments, and public customer feedback making a major impact on the reputation of automotive businesses — car dealerships, auto repair shops, service centers, parts retailers, etc. 67% of consumers see reviews as influential when choosing a new auto service. Automotive consumers visit an average of 4.2

Automotive 195

Automotive Management Social Media 2024 195

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.

Hospitality 195

Hospitality Call Center Retail NPS 195

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.

Automotive 195

Automotive Customer Journey E Commerce 2022 195

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.

Retail 97

Retail Customer Experience Consumers Competitive Advantage 97

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.

Consumers 94

Consumers 2022 Omnichannel Retail 94