Inside Retail

MARCH 27, 2025

The executives discussed a range of topics that are top of mind for retailers right now, from strategies for keeping up with shifting consumer behaviours to defining and earning loyalty in a crowded retail environment. These incentives include the ability to earn 5 per cent back in rewards and gain exclusive access to sales.

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Customer Retention Consumer Wholesale Accessories 130

Retail Focus

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

The partnership has also fuelled significant advancements in Dr Squatchs direct-to-consumer (DTC) operations, including quicker click-to-delivery, improved customer retention and hands-off fulfilment.

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Fulfillment Customer Retention Shipping Management 147

Inside Retail

APRIL 26, 2024

Customer retention With both consumers and retailers feeling the pinch of increasing costs, customer retention will be a key theme of 2024. The competitive landscape is overflowing, making customer acquisition more expensive. Customer retention efforts are six to seven times more cost-effective.

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Customer Retention Fulfillment Social Commerce Supply Chain Management 277

Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 12, 2025

Now, with the Federal Trade Commission’s recent finalization of the “Negative Option Rule,” businesses offering recurring billing face a pivotal moment that demands both operational changes and fresh thinking about customer retention.

Payment Services 179

Payment Services Customer Retention Customer Experience Marketing 179

Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic changed consumer behavior patterns seemingly overnight. But while catering to the new needs and wants of today’s COVID-era consumer, businesses would do well to remember the adage: “Don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater.” Inform Customers About Product or Service Offerings.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Google ) Companies with well-defined omnichannel customer experience strategies see a 91% higher year-over-year increase in customer retention rate on average, compared to those without. Customers also expect omnichannel experiences. Omnisend , 2020) Omnichannel shoppers have a 30% higher lifetime value. Aberdeen Group ).

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Customer Retention Customer Experience Consumer Shopping 328

Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 27, 2023

The retailer will tap into Reveal’s Visit Local solution to measure incrementality from paid social and programmatic campaigns, create and activate custom audiences based on places consumers shop and understand store-level analytics such as visitor volume, frequency and competitive analysis. ”

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Customer Retention Marketing Consumer Shopping 317

I Vend

JUNE 20, 2024

Customer retention is one of the most valuable and important strategies for building a successful mid-size retail business. It places the focus on customer lifetime value (CLTV) – the total that a customer spends with the retailer over a relationship that usually spans years, and even generations.

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Customer Retention Management Consumer Marketing 94

Inside Retail

MARCH 16, 2025

Regulations like Europes General Data Protection Regulation, the California Consumer Privacy Act, and Australias incoming privacy reforms mean third-party cookies and unclear data practices are no longer viable. Customers know when theyre being tracked and are unhappy about it. And lets not forget about customer retention.

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Customer Retention Management Location Consumer 165

Inside Retail

MARCH 5, 2025

Intensifying global competition, ongoing economic pressures and evolving consumer behaviours are reshaping the e-commerce landscape, forcing retailers to adapt and evolve. Delivery once considered a back-end operation has become a strategic differentiator influencing customer acquisition, retention and profitability.

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Fulfillment Shipping Customer Retention Inventory Management 130

Inside Retail

APRIL 20, 2022

The group has also registered ‘strong’ overall customer retention during the quarter with 47 per cent of marketplace revenue coming from repeat purchases – the highest level since the company was founded. Operating EBITDA was $4.5

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Shopping Customer Retention Returns Consumer 246

Inside Retail

JULY 18, 2024

Four in five Australian consumers are cutting down on something to save money as the cost of living crisis bites – and more than half of consumers in the country are looking for the best value when they shop. This highlights the value of knowledgeable staff and how they bolster customer experience.

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Customer Retention Customer Experience Consumer Shopping 264

Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 19, 2024

The retailer also is positioning itself as a seasonal décor destination, promising 60% newness in home and holiday décor seasonally as a strategy to boost customer retention.

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Customer Retention Consumer Marketing Visual Merchandising 262

Retail TouchPoints

MAY 25, 2022

Loyalty has grown in importance alongside customer retention, with a strong loyalty program and company values both remaining important parts of building out a long-term relationship with customers. shoppers list shared values as the biggest factor behind brand loyalty. Traditional Loyalty Offerings Remain the Foundation.

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Customer Retention Shipping Consumer Planning 264

Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

However, challenges are inevitable, despite the resilient consumer spending we’ve seen earlier in the year. For example, purchase confusion can arise (and does) when a customer sees unfamiliar names or references on bank statements. It is also vital that brands pay attention to today’s evolving consumer behaviors.

Payment Services 277

Payment Services Customer Experience Customer Retention Consumer 277

Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 11, 2023

Ecommerce has revolutionized retail shopping, with consumers trading in the poorly lit dressing room experience for the comfort of our own bedrooms. With return policies differing from brand to brand, it can be exhausting for customers to keep track and often leads to more hassle than reward.

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Returns Customer Retention Consumer Shopping 297

Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 29, 2021

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.

Payment Services 276

Payment Services Checkout Customer Retention Kiosk 276

Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 15, 2023

The final 27 winners were selected from a group of more than 100 nominations and represent retail and direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands of all sizes and across various industry segments, from supplements to high-ticket jewelry.

Customer Retention 276

Customer Retention Jewelry Fulfillment Outdoor 276

Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 2, 2024

To drive customer retention and loyalty, most brands and retailers continue to rely on purchase discounts ( 77% ) and loyalty program points ( 61% ), according to Retail TouchPoints research. However, a Deloitte survey reveals that consumers’ loyalty program preferences and expectations are evolving.

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Drop-Shipping Consumer Customer Retention Shipping 309

Inside Retail

MARCH 17, 2025

This level of excitement is not uncommon for international F&B brands entering markets like Singapore and Hong Kong, where media hype and consumer curiosity often drive long lines. Without a compelling differentiation strategy beyond brand novelty, long-term customer retention becomes difficult.

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Marketing Customer Retention Location Returns 130

Inside Retail

JULY 14, 2021

As we continue to grow our market here in Australia, we also continue to grow and push our mission; to disrupt the wine industry through a strong direct-to-consumer model which is for the benefit of all wine drinkers and winemakers,” Kennedy said. “In

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Customer Retention Marketing Management Consumer 246

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 19, 2021

In fact, experts and practitioners across the retail spectrum largely agree that the store is a crucial vehicle for customer retention, engagement and loyalty. Even once-digital only brands like Warby Parker have doubled down on their store investments. Transforming the Advertising Mix.

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Advertising Consumer Customer Retention Fulfillment 299

Retail Focus

AUGUST 25, 2024

Consequently, these innovations are transforming the retail scene and deeply impacting how consumers behave. From personalized shopping experiences to seamless omnichannel services, digital tools are setting new expectations among consumers. Continuous engagement is key to developing lasting consumer relationships.

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Consumer Inventory Management Customer Retention Fashion 130

365 Retail

APRIL 15, 2025

Research shows that retaining current customers is not only more cost-effective but also increases the likelihood of repeat purchases and higher spending over time. Customer retention begins with understanding your audience. Businesses spend a great deal of effort mapping customer journeys and gathering user data and feedback.

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Consumer Marketing Clienteling Customer Retention 52

Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 18, 2022

Retailers frequently ask customers to enroll in a loyalty program at point of sale — especially during the holiday shopping season. In fact, 61% of consumers have joined a loyalty program to get discounts for holiday shopping. 3 Steps for Inspiring Customers to Stay Engaged. 3 Steps for Inspiring Customers to Stay Engaged.

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Customer Retention Shipping Point of Sale Consumer 290

Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

While subscriptions have been an option for consumers in a number of retail environments — from apparel and pet supplies to media consumption — the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of subscriptions in a variety of industries that turned to payment technology to adapt their business.

Payment Services 298

Payment Services Customer Retention Apparel Consumer 298

Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 5, 2024

consumers shop online, according to 2022 statistics ; 79% of shoppers shop at least once per month, with 22% doing so once a week, 27% once every two weeks and 29% once per month. iGaming companies have built this granular data from the high level of communication that they enjoy with their customers. Contrast that to retail.

Customer Retention 312

Customer Retention Marketing Consumer Shopping 312

Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 13, 2024

Despite Tightening Wallets, Select Brands Flourish As spend growth softened in the second half of 2023 across discretionary categories and companies geared toward more price-conscious consumers flourished, opportunities presented themselves for brands that kept an open mind. However, not all customers behave the same.

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Payment Services Consumer Customer Retention Marketing 264

Wiser

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Understanding the difference between trade promotion and consumer promotion is crucial for any business seeking to maximize its market impact and sales potential. They aim to encourage these entities to stock more of the product, allocate more shelf space, or promote it more vigorously to customers. What is Consumer Promotion?

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Promotions Consumer Wholesale Advertising 146

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 1, 2021

No, of course not; we still need them in place for various legitimate reasons, i.e., ensuring drug companies do not take advantage or lie to their customers or overstep consumer privacy civil rights. It provides them with a tool to focus on current customers’ traffic vs. leveraging illegal mediums to attract new customers.

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Customer Retention Advertising Consumer Marketing 225

Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The innate connections we have with food and beverage brands, especially those we have grown up with, create a built-in opportunity for companies like PepsiCo to drive customer retention and loyalty. Retail TouchPoints (RTP) How have consumer behaviors shifted for brands within the CPG category specifically? consumers.

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Consumer Marketing Customer Retention Advertising 304

Inside Retail

MAY 8, 2024

This week, the Senate Committee on Supermarket Prices made 14 recommendations for the Government to consider amending the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 to end the alleged price gouging of the major supermarkets. This will allow consumers to align and ‘buycott’ from a supermarket that promotes their values.

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Supermarket Customer Retention Consumer Wholesale 278

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 5, 2022

As consumers have turned to more sources to shop, retailers have diversified their commerce and marketing strategies. Prediction 1: Retailers will continue to balance customer acquisition and retention. At the same time, they will build out more robust retention toolkits that represent the diverse behaviors of consumers.

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Fulfillment Social Commerce Customer Retention Consumer 278

Inside Retail

JUNE 28, 2021

In today’s new normal, the shopping experience is no longer defined by the boundaries of bricks-and-mortar, but by the customer journey as a whole. Consumers now expect retailers to engage them whenever and wherever they want, with a shopping experience tailored to their individual needs. Creating cohesive customer experiences.

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Customer Experience Customer Retention Payment Services Advertising 221

Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 31, 2022

On the strategic front, the retailer is moving away from its private label strategy in favor of “popular national brands and new, emerging direct-to-consumer brands,” according to a statement. The retailer plans to leverage its recently introduced cross-banner Welcome Rewards loyalty program to drive traffic, sales and customer retention.

Customer Retention 289

Customer Retention Finance Fulfillment Planning 289

Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The FMCG subscription box market in Australia has shown strong growth over the past few years, driven by increasing consumer demand for convenience and personalisation, the continued rise of e-commerce, and sustainable practices. The integration of technology into subscription services has also been a growth driver.

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Marketing Beauty and Health Promotions Customer Retention 246

365 Retail

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The larger the number of customers, the more successful they consider themselves a business. However, it is crucial to convert occasional consumers into devoted clients who consistently purchase your product or service since this is as important, if not more significant, for the success of your organisation. What is customer retention?

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Customer Retention Merchant Services Clienteling Telecommunications 52