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5 Ways Retailers Can Add Value to Their Customers

| George Chang

To generate sales without cutting margins and avoid partaking in this race to the bottom, retailers should think about how else they can offer value to their customers. A sure-fire way that retailers can do this is to provide a service that shoppers cannot get elsewhere and are willing to pay a premium for.

Unifying Customer Data Across Touchpoints to Drive Loyalty

| Sean Keith

Loyalty, as they say, must be earned. For retailers and other merchants in a crowded and competitive marketplace, earning customer loyalty is a top priority. Here is how retailers can leverage connected customer data to drive greater loyalty that leads to retention, repeat purchases and business growth.

Lululemon Announces New Loyalty Program

| Daniela Forte

Lululemon has been testing a loyalty program that charges its members $128 a year, a steep rate considering Amazon charges $119 annually for Prime membership, but one the company feels can be increased based on positive early returns and the value it offers. Here is a look at some of the membership benefits.

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Converting Sale-Seekers Into Life-Long Loyalists

| Lynne Capozzi

The opportunities massive sales events afford independent businesses is unquestionable, but what happens once these shopping sprees come to an end? How do brands convert these fair-weather purchasers into long-time customers? Here are several tips on how to make customers loyal to your brand beyond the sale.

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The Retail Customer Puzzle: When to Reactivate, When to Write Off?

| Denise DeSisto

It’s time for retailers to drop their expectations – of loyalty, that is. Too often, rigidly focusing on the best, most loyal customers leads to ignoring others who are worth pursuing. Winning in retail today requires keeping an eye on all customers, even those not living up to loyalty expectations. Here’s how to take an approach that balances both loyalty and engagement.

Individualization is the Next Step in Advanced Personalization

| Roland Gossage

In the modern maze of countless ecommerce sites and a constant increase in competition, providing shoppers with personalized shopping experiences has become crucial for retailers and customers are noticing. Here are a few top factors to focus on to offer a true individualized experience.

Ulta Beauty Launches Referral Program

| Daniela Forte

In an effort to continue the success of its popular loyalty program, which has more than 20 million members, Ulta Beauty developed a referral program to serve its omnichannel customers. See how this program is driving more loyalty from customers to the brand.

Attracting Consumers with Unique Data is the Next Big Thing

| Lori Mitchell-Keller

Retailers that engage and deliver using unique data-driven digital engagement strategies are more likely to forge deeper connections with consumers and drive more value and sales. Here’s why tapping into real-time social media activity can ignite consumer passion and interest, make consumers feel connected to the brand and help create your own super fans.