by admin | Jul 27, 2023 | Giveaway, m-commerce, News, Retail Strategy, Retail Technologies, Social Media
The Crystal Media team is frequently on the road at business conferences, meets retailers at various events, and interacts with business owners on social media. As a result, we often come across a set of common questions from retailers. Today, we’d like to...
by admin | Jul 25, 2023 | Brick & Mortar, Customer Experience, Customer Loyalty, Resources, Retail Strategy, Retail Technologies, Reviews
Authenticity is at the forefront of every consumer buying decision, thus making reviews a barometer for a product and a company’s trustworthiness. Forty-nine percent of consumers trust reviews as much as personal recommendations...
by admin | Jun 26, 2023 | Apparel /Fashion, Brick & Mortar, Consumer Behavior, Customer Experience, Customer Loyalty, Customer Service, Data Driven Performance, News, Retail Strategy, Retail Technologies
Several companies are experimenting with new initiatives to improve customer loyalty, including Amazon.com paying customers to pick up purchases and retailers like Abercrombie & Fitch, Anthropologie, and Gap ramping up discounts. Others, like Jenni Kayne and...
by admin | Jun 16, 2023 | Customer Experience, E-Commerce, Merchandising, Retail Strategy, Retail Technologies
Credit: Getty Images by oatawa A retailer’s ability to create a seamless and relevant experience for their customers ultimately can be the difference between gaining loyalty or falling behind competitors. Today’s customers are looking for faster connections to the...
by admin | Jun 15, 2023 | Educational Opportunity, Resources, Retail Strategy, Retail Technologies, Social Media
Instagram Reels has become a popular platform for businesses, but many face challenges when it comes to using audio effectively. Currently, there are two types of audio available on Instagram: “Original Audio,” which refers to audio uploaded from a video...
by admin | Jun 4, 2023 | Apparel /Fashion, News, Retail Technologies
Retail innovations including clothes with RFID tags, digital mannequins and seamless checkouts are removing the friction in the shopping experience — and exceeding Gen Z’s expectations. Brands including Uniqlo, Zara and H&M are introducing in-store retail...