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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BirdEye

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Online reviews have rapidly become the top source of new leads, with 34% of marketers citing them as the number one channel for customer acquisition. In fact, recent Birdeye research revealed that: 68% of consumers check online reviews for a business before choosing a brand or service provider.

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ReviewTrackers

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Reputation marketing is a way of thinking about your reputation in the same way you think about your marketing – the more positive your brand’s reputation, the more growth you can deliver. According to Steve Olenski , contributor for Forbes, many brands don’t think about reputation management until a company crisis occurs.

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BirdEye

MARCH 4, 2024

It’s a theory that a consumer must be exposed to a brand or product seven times before purchasing. In fact, according to Birdeye data , 36% of multi-location marketers send personalized messages to their customers daily. API integrations allow dripping across multiple channels like email, SMS, or web ads.

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Bold360

JULY 13, 2017

In the simplest terms, let’s look at the differences between the two, and the brands to follow when it comes to making a success of your own business strategy. Multichannel: • Literally means ‘many channels’. Makes an effort to put out specific content which caters to the strength of its channel. And it works.

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SuiteCX

JUNE 16, 2017

Over the last 10 years the retail industry has been radically transformed. Whether retailers are ready for it or not, consumers have become hooked on the real-time, personalized world. They also expect to be able to order, return and browse in the channel of their choice: online, in store, chat, mobile app etc.

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Oracle

APRIL 6, 2021

2020 forced supermarkets and grocery retailers into reinvention mode. To win and retain customers in the future, grocery retailers must respond to increasing customer expectations around convenience, flexibility, and value. Here are some tips for grocery retailers planning to launch or revamp their loyalty programs this year.

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BirdEye

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Unlike brand reputation, which focuses on a single brand, business reputation management includes everything from the quality of your services to how you treat your customers and even the values your company stands for. When you treat your customers as individuals, it really strengthens their trust and loyalty to your brand.

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SmartMessage Blog

JANUARY 28, 2024

Channel Marketing is an essential strategy for modern businesses, involving the use of various distribution channels to market products and services to consumers. Direct channels, such as face-to-face sales or direct mail, offer a personal touch and direct interaction with customers.

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Storyminers

MAY 16, 2016

Integration of Mobile into Retailers Business Model Roundtable. Apadmi have recently produced a whitepaper exploring the integration of mobile into a retailer’s business model and the benefits it can bring. And if done well, retailers should also see an increase in sales and loyalty to keep them ahead of the competition.”.

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SuiteCX

JUNE 16, 2017

Over the last 10 years the retail industry has been radically transformed. Whether retailers are ready for it or not, consumers have become hooked on the real-time, personalized world. They also expect to be able to order, return and browse in the channel of their choice: online, in store, chat, mobile app etc.

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TechSee

OCTOBER 9, 2018

According to Accenture , Millennials have overtaken Baby Boomers as the largest consumer demographic, expected to account for 30% of retail sales — that’s $1.4 each day and often engage in “tech multi-tasking,” such as setting a date via messaging app while while watching Netflix and tweeting about it.

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Lumoa

JULY 17, 2023

For instance, according to Salesforce, 57% of users prefer online communication channels , while 83% expect immediate assistance when contacting a company. They expect brands to anticipate their needs and provide a tailored experience. There are many studies that highlight consumers’ rising expectations regarding service quality.

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Optimove

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Drawing on exclusive data collaborations with industry leading B2C brands, Optimove has unearthed valuable insights over the past three years that can elevate your marketing game during this critical sales period. Focus on post-purchase engagement strategies to nurture these newcomers into loyal brand advocates. The takeaway?

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BirdEye

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Online reviews have rapidly become the top source of new leads, with 34% of marketers citing them as the number one channel for customer acquisition. In fact, recent Birdeye research revealed that: 68% of consumers check online reviews for a business before choosing a brand or service provider.

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Kustomer

AUGUST 24, 2021

The nature of the customer experience within e-commerce has never been more vital to the life of a brand than it is at this moment. At the close of 2020, e-commerce sales accounted for 14% of all US sales. With a world of options, the ability exists to forge bonds with a brand and cultivate ongoing, consistent consumer loyalty.

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BirdEye

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

It helps you define brand strategies , choose product development tools, and find the proper channels for your sales team to engage with your customers. Buyer personas help businesses optimize sales strategies and drive results A buyer persona helps you zero in on the customer’s needs more than the business’s.

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Magellan Solutions

AUGUST 29, 2021

It’s been proven that integrating UGC into brand marketing campaigns helps acquire new customers, drive loyalty, and increase revenue. Additionally, UGC can be used across multiple channels and platforms. BPO Manila Philippines was in adapting UGC to boost E-commerce brand. Consider the fashion industry.

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ReviewTrackers

MARCH 26, 2018

When you were applying to jobs right out of college, your advisor, family and friends may have told you to watch what you post on social media because you had to create a positive online brand reputation to get a job. Olenski argues that brands should not think of reputation management, but instead, reputation marketing. In fact, 63.6

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SurveySparrow

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Seamless Feedback Collection Capture feedback effortlessly through various channels including email thermometers, embedded surveys, and signature thermometers for popular email platforms. More Features Needed: Some businesses need extra features like surveys across different channels, linking with CRM systems, or specialized surveys.

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C Space

APRIL 21, 2020

The Brand Move Roundup – April 21, 2020. We’re tracking the notable brand moves & highlighting the companies who are tackling this challenge successfully. Keep checking back here for the latest updates on how brands are dealing with coronavirus.

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BirdEye

MARCH 7, 2023

In this article, we’ll discuss the benefits of social media for business, provide tips on how to optimize your channels, and how to measure your social media success. They can access thousands of new users with relevant selling points and informative content — increasing brand awareness and reach.

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TechSee

JUNE 16, 2022

By leveraging new technologies such as computer vision , virtual visits and self-service AI-driven solutions, companies have a huge opportunity to turn customers into brand advocates. His YouTube channel is a fantastic source of inspiration about customer experience and customer centricity in a digital world.

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Oracle

DECEMBER 28, 2020

The pandemic has “changed online shopping forever,” according to a United Nations study on its retail impact. One example is e-commerce sales rose by an average of 6% across online platforms from January to March 2020 compared to the same period in 2019. The reality is much more nuanced.

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Kitewheel

JUNE 8, 2021

When people are displaced from their daily routines, brands need to find new ways of communicating with them. Brands have doubled down on these efforts in the past year. In 2020, customers were more willing to defect from their usual brands, with 70% trying new brands in the past year. So is this a job only for CX teams?

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Maru Group

JUNE 2, 2022

While the retailer was working to make the customer journey a “total experience” they only managed a frustrating and inconsistent one at this point. The pitfalls of third-party platforms Many companies had e-commerce facilities before the pandemic, but they often produced only a small portion of their sales. Control your CX.

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West Monroe

AUGUST 23, 2017

Having spent a dozen years in various retail leadership positions, I can confidently say that front line leadership (overseeing one store or multiple stores) is the most complex job. For years, retailers have scrutinized payroll expenses to protect operating profits. Associates complain that their performance targets are unreasonable.

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Beyond Philosophy

OCTOBER 12, 2017

Per the Trendsource 2017 Retail Industry Report , it seems that millennial shoppers prefer physical stores for fashion, home improvement, and electronics. This news is ideal for retail, a sector repeatedly told they are the Beta Max or Laser Disc of tomorrow’s commerce preferences. Other research confirms these results.

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BirdEye

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

This is especially true for multi-location businesses catering to local customers. A business’s ability to provide a positive customer experience directly impacts its branding, online reputation, and growth efforts. But, local businesses lack the tools to compete with more prominent brands.

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Currency Alliance

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Loyalty trends, as we’ve said in our previous years’ trends articles, are interesting to think about – but they are not necessarily reflective of what your own brand should be focusing on in the next year. As ever, it’s worth emphasising that customers become loyal to a brand because of two things: value and/or experience.

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Magellan Solutions

JUNE 23, 2021

Because of this, bankruptcies and closures caused a lot of retail declines. . In the first half of 2020, BDO USA reported that at least over 20 big retailers have filed for bankruptcy protection until August. Also reported is that bankrupt retailers have closed almost 6,000 stores just before 2021. Inbound sales support.

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BirdEye

APRIL 20, 2023

The types of businesses that benefit the most from these leads include hardware stores, bars, restaurants , coffee shops, electricians, florists, independent retailers, mechanics, plumbers, and realtors. These channels let businesses set up parameters based on demographics like age, gender, and interests.

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CSM Magazine

JUNE 17, 2020

Vee24 , the leader in intelligent, conversational, multi-experience solutions, today announced the launch of its latest release, raising the bar for live online customer engagement. Customers today craft their own journey to connect with companies, demanding a consistent, unified brand experience physically or virtually. About Vee24.

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CSM Magazine

MARCH 16, 2021

Global online sales grew 27.6% This is regardless of the channel – eBay, Amazon, Etsy, Shopify etc – they came through. By focusing only on eCommerce, eDesk is pioneering a new inbox, using structured data to organise retailers’ customer support and enable a step-change in productivity. ” eDesk Smart Inbox.

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Kustomer

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Customers gravitate toward brands that have differentiated customer service, leaving those that don’t in the dust. With this in mind, brands now realize that customer service is directly tied to their revenue, and are modernizing applications. By ignoring customer service, brands are missing out on market share and revenue.

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NICE inContact

MAY 10, 2019

When Valvoline looked into centralizing the inbound calls that its 1,300 retail locations were handling, the business case almost wrote itself. The effort was expected to yield lower costs, greater retail staff productivity, increased customer retention, and even a bump in client acquisition.

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Kustomer

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Additionally, while the tool is primarily built for online retailers with stores on Shopify, its core functionalities may only partially meet the needs of enterprise businesses. SaaS businesses typically extend beyond e-commerce brands, encompassing more sophisticated requirements.

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