Oscar Sachs
With the level of influence associates have on today’s omnichannel shopper, how can retailers offer online customers the same experience and benefits they get from a store associate this holiday season? By giving associates tools to help them engage with them as if they’re in the store. Here are 3 tips to help you extend the high-touch store experience outward.
In a study by UPS, 51% of shoppers made their purchases online, compared to 48% in 2015 and 47% in 2014. The problem is big box retailers face is that they have yet to figure out how to successfully sell certain big box categories online, which is why conversions are so low. See how big box retailers should be personalizing the online experience for shoppers.
The role of a store associate should be to serve their local online customers just as much as their in-store customers. These omnichannel associates can provide ecommerce shoppers with a much better experience and can bring retailers the following three benefits.