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How Ecommerce Retailers Can Prepare Now for Back-to-School 2022

Retail TouchPoints

This is also the ideal time to review the online customer journey, because consumer expectations for ecommerce convenience and personalization are higher than ever, based on the findings of ClearSale’s 2021 State of Consumer Attitudes on Ecommerce, Fraud & CX survey. Give Back-to-School Shoppers Alternative Payment Options.

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The Future of Retail and AI

Retail TouchPoints

After the initial rush to stock up on essential goods in the early months of the pandemic, traditional brick-and-mortar operations experienced decreased foot traffic in-store as consumers turned to grocery delivery services and ecommerce to secure items they needed from the safety of their homes.

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Salesforce Predicts Just 1% YoY Online Sales Growth for U.S. Holiday Season

Retail TouchPoints

billion consumers worldwide. For the back-to-school season, 42% of consumers say they are spending more, but 57% are trading down for lower prices,” said Caila Schwartz, Director of Consumer Insights and Strategy for Retail and Consumer Goods at Salesforce during an Aug. trillion in online sales. 22, 2023 briefing.

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Planning to sell online in the US? Here are some tactics to ensure success

Inside Retail

Localise your home page and checkout experience and invest in some marketing so you can start to assess demand. You need to really lean into understanding your customer and their value and create personalised experiences that minimise wasteful spending for you as a retailer and that also drive customer retention.”

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The State of Gamification in Retail: How Brands Can Take Advantage

Retail TouchPoints

That can be difficult when the average consumer is bombarded with ads, but that is why brands are turning to interactivity to stand out amongst the clutter. It allows brands to create a game-like experience in a real-life setting, enhancing customer engagement and the overall shopping experience. Focus on customer retention.

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How to Make Sense of the Complex Modern Grocery Retail Landscape 

Retail TouchPoints

As consumers look to save money on takeaways and eating out, grocery retailers can be the quiet winners during an economic downturn. The pandemic trend of following food influencers on Instagram and TikTok and re-creating their recipes hasn’t waned and continues to drive consumer grocery purchasing habits.

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Revolutionising Retail: refive Showcases Innovative In-Store Touchpoints at London’s Retail Technology Show

365 Retail

As the retail landscape evolves, refive is leading the charge in enhancing revenue and customer retention for brick-and-mortar stores. Join them at the Retail Technology Show at London’s Olympia on April 24 & 25, 2024, where they will demonstrate pioneering solutions designed to transform customer engagement.