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Deloitte Shares Loyalty Trends and Best Practices for 2024

Retail TouchPoints

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. Deloitte found that consumer interest in co-branded credit cards dropped 11% between 2022 and 2023. A major reason for this drop?

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Rethinking Returns: Innovative Strategies for Retailers to Drive Growth in 2024

Retail TouchPoints

This inconvenience can turn the simple task of returning a product into a burdensome chore, detracting from the overall shopping experience. There’s also a cost consideration for retailers: faster and more convenient returns mean products are restocked sooner, and customers who return items are more likely to shop again quickly.

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5 Ways Retailers Can Tackle Wavering Customer Loyalty

Retail TouchPoints

In fact, the use of traditional media — such as TV, radio, direct mail and outdoor advertising — as a customer acquisition tool rose from 29% in 2021 to 51% in 2022, second only to email outreach (68%). Stand Out Beyond Free Shipping . Last year’s top retention tool — free shipping — fell slightly, from 64% in 2021 to 57% in 2022.

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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. Personalize Your Back-to-School Marketing.

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3 Unexpected Benefits of Fast Fulfillment

Rangeme

With supply chain disruptions making waves in even mainstream media, you might have thought consumers would loosen their expectations for fast and free shipping. According to consumers, promising fast shipping sells. Better Customer Retention. The promise of fast shipping entices shoppers to add more items to their cart.

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Delivery disruption is en route: how can retailers prepare?

A1 Retail

Shipping delays significantly impact retailers and consumers, leading to frustrations that can ultimately result in revenue losses and drops in customer retention. By diversifying shipping options, offering real-time customer alerts, and promoting hybrid shopping. Broadening delivery partnerships.

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eCommerce Logistics for Retail Stores

Rain Pros

eCommerce has dramatically disrupted the retail sector in recent decades by changing how people shop. The accessibility and convenience offered by online shopping platforms have led to significant shifts in consumer behavior, and traditional retailers must adapt to ensure they remain competitive and meet evolving customer expectations.