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

Inside Retail

Tara Daly, senior director of product marketing at Loop Returns , shares with Inside Retail advice on getting started in the US market, some tips on cross-border shipping and logistics – including managing returns in a way that builds customer loyalty – and how to drive repeat business. Begin with baby steps, she advocates.

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How customer facing displays create a positive customer experience

I Vend

Customer experience in retail is at the heart of what keeps customers coming back.Forbes reports on a study in which 90% of consumers said they are more likely to return to a retail store if they have had a positive experience. Retailers need engaging customer experiences to win back this jaded audience.

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

Retail TouchPoints

It allows brands to create a game-like experience in a real-life setting, enhancing customer engagement and the overall shopping experience. Above all else, retailers must have a solid tech foundation in order to enable a gamified customer experience. Focus on customer retention. Make it fun.

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

Retail TouchPoints

To maximize both sales and profitability this holiday season, both retailers and brands will need to focus on customer retention and loyalty: “A lot of switching happened over the past few years, and now consumers are looking for value and quality,” said Garf. Shorter return windows generally mean more sales taking place in December.”

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How Retail Returns Influence Customer Retention

Retail TouchPoints

It’s meant to be quite simple for a shopper, but as an ecommerce retailer, you know it’s not that easy — especially if the customer changes their mind and wants to return said magical shipment back to your shop. What happens next, by way of return experience, most certainly impacts whether they will purchase from your business again.

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The Limited Role of AI in Ecommerce

Retail TouchPoints

While AI presents vast possibilities to enrich this journey, it also ushers in significant challenges that could negatively impact customer retention and a brand’s bottom line. Use AI to preemptively identify potential shipping delays or issues and inform customers before they reach out, demonstrating both efficiency and care.

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10 Ways to Keep Customers from Leaving Your Store Empty-Handed and Boost Your Profitability

V Count

Poor Customer Service : One significant factor that can lead to a decrease in customer retention is poor customer service. A customer may choose to leave a store and not make a purchase if they feel they are being ignored, not treated respectfully, or if they perceive the customer service to be subpar.