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The four trends defining online retail in 2024

Inside Retail

Thanks to rapid innovations in supply chain management, AI technology and digital marketing, e-commerce is increasingly playing an integral role in the lives of everyday Aussies. Customer retention With both consumers and retailers feeling the pinch of increasing costs, customer retention will be a key theme of 2024.

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Frequent flyer initiatives saved airlines – can loyalty programs save retail?

Inside Retail

Frequent flyer programs infamously saved airlines’ profit margins by driving customer retention and eventually lucrative partnerships with banks. In the current economic downturn, consumers are prioritising retailers which are delivering additional value,” Shelper told Inside Retail.

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Why retail leading experts are remaining focused on emotion, not technology

Inside Retail

The consensus is that both online and offline stores require a deep understanding of brand and consumers. Technology and opportunities to connect with customers are rapidly evolving but top industry marketers are still championing the fundamentals.

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Why Innovative Loyalty Card Programs Can Significantly Improve Customer Retention & Engagement

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Savvy retailers are updating their customer loyalty programs to increase customer satisfaction and ensure customer retention. The lure of loyalty cards remains the same since its inception: it’s more cost efficient to retain an existing customer than it is to acquire a new customer.

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Planning to sell online in the US? Here are some tactics to ensure success

Inside Retail

Tara Daly, senior director of product marketing at Loop Returns , shares with Inside Retail advice on getting started in the US market, some tips on cross-border shipping and logistics – including managing returns in a way that builds customer loyalty – and how to drive repeat business. Begin with baby steps, she advocates.

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The $15bn impact: Physical touchpoints drive Australian e-commerce revolution

Inside Retail

This compelling data highlights the critical importance of adopting omnichannel strategies for Australian retailers striving to stay at the forefront in an ever-evolving market. Consumers express a significant desire for out-of-home returns, with 65 per cent believing they should be free.

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Naked Wines revenue grows 42 per cent as online booms

Inside Retail

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 Looking forward, the business is focusing on growing their customer base with a $10.1