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The four trends defining online retail in 2024

Inside Retail

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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HMRSSS 2024 Dates & Location 

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Whether aiming for new customers, product introductions, or customer retention, the show provides a cost-effective and impactful approach to connecting with desired hospitality buyers. Photo Credit: Pexels The post HMRSSS 2024 Dates & Location appeared first on The Trade Group.

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How online shoppers really judge your delivery experience: new research revealed

Inside Retail

Nailing each stage of the delivery journey The research identifies a close link between the delivery experience and customer retention. This could include convenient drop-off locations, instructions for leaving parcels behind, more delivery speeds, or even support for handling bulky items. It all adds up.

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Preparing for EOFY sales success: 2024 omnichannel approach

Inside Retail

Physical locations can boost online sales through the halo effect, where local online sales increase around a new store opening. Shipping insurance like XCover available in ShipStation provides additional security for lost, stolen, or damaged packages, which can enhance customer confidence and satisfaction. Are returns free?

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Stores are back, but will the inventory be there?

Inside Retail

With 40 per cent of shoppers in the same study stating that out-of-stock items would constitute a bad experience, this could make or break customer retention, compromising top-line growth and customer satisfaction. This could even extend to identifying online stock and shipping it directly to the customer’s home.

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From styling Beyoncé to a Paris salon: The rise of Marie France Van Damme

Inside Retail

The story so far According to Van Damme, the inspiration for opening up the new salon on Rue de Rivoli was the location. It’s located right in front of les Jardins des Tuileries and just across from the metro. It is where I create my collections, where my office and studio are located and most importantly it is my home.

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Survival guide: The keys to resilience and success in tough times

Inside Retail

It’s also important to leverage existing technology and integrate online and offline retail, to create a cohesive shopping experience no matter how your customers choose to shop. Using technology effectively to streamline operations can free up staff to focus on other areas of the business, such as customer service.