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

Parcel Pending

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. Parcel Pending.

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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. Instead, Shelper said, retailers should focus on providing cost-effective value to their members to encourage deeper engagement.

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Loyalty card wallet app Stocard drawing shoppers to engage with brands

Inside Retail

That sharing leads to a better overall customer journey and stronger customer retention, as shoppers are exposed to content relevant to their preferences and lifestyle – versus offers that don’t fit their needs or wants. . We can run multiple creative solutions for brands and retailers to engage with the user base.”.

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Crafting A Unique Brand Identity And Customer Engagement In Retail

RetailMinded

Welcome to the world of crafting a unique brand identity and customer engagement in retail. In this article, we will explore the art and science behind creating a retail experience that not only stands out but also forges deep connections with your customers. This is how you unlock sales potential unlike ever before.

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KFC operator Collins Foods breaks $1 billion sales threshold

Inside Retail

“Whilst inflationary pressures have played into our profitability in the short-term, our long-term growth plans remain on track, and we will continue to prioritise providing exceptional value across each of our brands as a primary driver of customer retention and engagement.”

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Redbubble sales fall despite Covid boosting online shopping

Inside Retail

Online marketplace Redbubble says its sales fell by 16 per cent in the third quarter, despite a high level of returning customers who first engaged with the brand during Covid lockdowns. In a trading update, the company said its third-quarter sales fell to $384 million with gross profit down by 22 per cent to $144 million.

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