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How to inject comedy into the customer experience

Inside Retail

But beyond ads, few brands use humour across their broader customer experience. The very best brands have stretch – meaning they can step outside what’s expected in certain channels and communications. The king of brand comedy – in my opinion – is Aldi. My local store, at least, is entirely humour-free.

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Managing retail touchpoints for a positive customer experience

Retail Focus

As consumption is becoming less focused on the product and more focused on the experience of accessing the product, new brand management practices are being shaped, whether at luxury or mass industry levels. Brands are looking at ways to add value to the customer’s journey within their spheres. .

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Managing retail touchpoints for a positive customer experience in an omnichannel context

365 Retail

As consumption is becoming less focused on the product and more focused on the experience of accessing the product, new brand management practices are being shaped, whether at luxury or mass industry levels. Bands are looking at ways to add value to the customer’s journey within their spheres. . Engaging the senses.

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Is Localization the Key to Increased Sales?

Retail TouchPoints

The past few years have had an incredible impact on in-store shopping. Many brands were forced to shut their doors and expedite online sales strategies to keep a steady revenue stream. But as we begin to get back to a sense of “normalcy,” consumers have reverted back to their traditional methods of shopping.

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JCPenney Reduces Cart Abandonment 18% with AI-Powered Shopper Engagement Tool

Retail TouchPoints

Shopper data points are fed into behavioral models that predict when a shopper is close to leaving the site and then makes a recommendation — such as a special opportunity, a substitute product or an additional service — to move the customer toward purchase.

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Luxury Retail Phygitalisation: Blending Tradition and Technology in the Digital Age

Retail Focus

The term ‘phygitalisation’ is used to describe the fusion of physical and digital realms to create a seamless and enhanced customer experience. Sales associates must be proficient in both traditional customer service skills and the use of digital tools to enhance the customer experience.

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A step back in time: Piaget’s Sydney store blends old with new

Inside Retail

Taking inspiration from the brand’s very first Salon which opened in Geneva over 60 years ago, the new store concept is designed to be a warm, inviting environment in which customers can learn about the heritage of the brand. How important is it for the brand to have that direct connection with its customer base?

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