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“How Will Price Increases Impact Consumer Purchase Behavior?” by Greg Carlucci via Total Retail

“How Will Price Increases Impact Consumer Purchase Behavior?” by Greg Carlucci via Total Retail

by | Mar 28, 2023 | Consumer Behavior, Customer Loyalty, Data Driven Performance, E-Commerce, News, Predictions, Retail Economy, Retail Strategy, Retail Technologies

Credit: Getty Images by primeimages Over the last year, unprecedented inflation has caused dramatic shifts in consumer purchase behavior. According to Gartner research, 45 percent of consumers were extremely concerned about price increases heading into 2023....
“Why Retailers Must Embrace the ‘Phygital’ Experience” by Lisa Schneider and Ashley McMillin via Total Retail

“Why Retailers Must Embrace the ‘Phygital’ Experience” by Lisa Schneider and Ashley McMillin via Total Retail

by | Mar 17, 2023 | Brick & Mortar, Customer Loyalty, E-Commerce, Omnichannel, Resources, Retail Economy, Retail Strategy, Retail Technologies

Credit: Getty Images by ipopba The whirlwind of the pandemic and the fluctuating economy over the last few years has left retailers quickly adapting to the new demands of today’s consumers. Now that the dust has settled a bit, retailers continue to look for new ways...
“Don’t Ignore Email and SMS: Consumers Surely Haven’t” by Greg Zakowicz via Total Retail

“Don’t Ignore Email and SMS: Consumers Surely Haven’t” by Greg Zakowicz via Total Retail

by | Mar 12, 2023 | Customer Loyalty, Data Driven Performance, E-Commerce, m-commerce, Omnichannel, Retail Strategy, Retail Technologies

Credit: Getty Images Looking for a marketing edge? Of course you are, but little did you know that the elusive edge may be closer than you realize. Omnisend’s recently released yearly email and SMS marketing benchmark report analyzed more than 17 billion...
“9 Tips for Boosting Loyalty Program Success – How To Acquire, Retain, and Engage Your Customers” by ebbo via Napco Research

“9 Tips for Boosting Loyalty Program Success – How To Acquire, Retain, and Engage Your Customers” by ebbo via Napco Research

by | Feb 9, 2023 | Brick & Mortar, Consumer Behavior, Customer Loyalty, Customer Service, Educational Opportunity, Point of Sale, Resources

A confluence of factors, both internal and external, have led consumers to be less loyal to retailers and brands. Internally, the pressure on merchants to raise prices, lower product quality, or take a public stance on a divisive social issue, for example, are top...