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4 examples of direct-to-consumer initiatives—and what you can learn from them

Alida

The PC giant long ago decided to sell through partners and retail channels too, but today some established brands are opting to experiment with their own direct-to-consumer (DTC) models. According to Nielsen, 90 percent of consumers would rather buy directly from a brand if they could. They have good reason. Never run out.

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Are retailers nimble enough to give consumers what they need and want right now?

PK

The first task is to look to consumers and ask, how can we address their most pressing needs? In considering how to help retailers respond to the current crisis, four major themes in consumer sentiment emerge: Consumers are feeling uncertain, stressed, and anxious. This paradigm shift means a huge increase in digital engagement.

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Personal Narratives Bring Retailers Closer to Consumers

NetBase

Retailers are always on the lookout for a way to connect with consumers, and what better way than capturing their exact verbatims about your brand? Our “personal narrative” theme makes short work on this challenging goal, offering companies amazing insight into the loves (and hates) of consumers. as of June 20.

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How Can Live Chat Increase Your Online Apparel Store Conversion?

Magellan Solutions

From schools to services, even FMCG (Fast-moving Consumer Goods) to clothing brands, as long as your business has constant and direct contact with consumers, partnering with a live chat service provider can help your company build relationships with them. The post How Can Live Chat Increase Your Online Apparel Store Conversion?

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How to enhance sales with visual engagement tools?

TechSee

Online retail has been revolutionized in recent years; creating ease for consumers while allowing retailers to track and influence the buying process, effectively reshaping how, where and when customers interact with their brand. Visual engagement accomplishes this goal through simplifying and personalizing the customer’s experience.

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From Gen Z to the Silent Generation: How Consumers Are Tackling Holiday Shopping This Year

Oracle

Holiday traditions like Black Friday continue to engage shoppers across generations. However, where malls and parking lots were once the only congested places, now online waiting rooms contain consumers hoping to check big-ticket items off their lists. Hey, Alexa? Gen Z shops though voice search.

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The Customer-Centric Compass

CSM Magazine

As consumers, we are not merely transactional entities; we are individuals seeking experiences that resonate with us. Recognizing the pivotal role customer service plays in this quest is the first step towards a more rewarding consumer journey. Apple Inc.,