Retail is a crowded market, especially with the emergence of ecommerce in the past two decades. As it has become increasingly more difficult for brands to capture the attention of potential customers, growth teams have become an invaluable asset for the companies they serve. Find out how your company can implement a growth team that produces successful results.
Sephora was ranked highest among retailers for both personalization and use of video, followed by Amazon in both categories, according to a study by SundaySky. Walmart earned a 12th place ranking in both, while Target is listed among the top five retailers. Here are how other brands ranked in the study.
Birchbox is stressing self-care in a new marketing campaign called “You,” reaching customers across digital, social, television and event marketing. Here is how the subscription company is aiming to stand out in the beauty industry.
For online vitamin and supplement company, OVitaminPro, it’s more than selling products that people need, it’s about being experts about those products and providing a personalized experience for customers.
Consumers are becoming increasingly jaded when it comes to promotions. With discounts and deals around every corner, retailers are struggling to make their offers stand out. Here are five best practices for successfully applying your promotions so that everyone sees the benefits.
Utilizing newly revealed data has enabled Vineyard Vines to put the customer first, enabling the brand to uncover how they interact in different channels. In the latest MCM CommerceChat podcast, Vineyard Vines and CCG Analytics discuss how the apparel brand has found success putting the customer at the forefront of everything it does.
When it comes to promotions, without the right planning it can kill profits and attract segments that will damage your brand image. Even some of the best companies can flop if they fail to plan their promotions properly. Here are six basic questions you need to ask in order to plan a solid campaign.
Can retailers get people to pay what’s actually on the price tag and avoid the downward discount spiral? Or are promotions in fact a necessary evil? In part one of this promotional excellence series, it all depends on your brand strategy.
Retailers need to consider brand influencers as part of their marketing strategy. Shoppers today look for authenticity when it comes to product discovery from brands they love. Brand influencers provide shoppers a deeper look not just at products, but into their everyday lives.
For most companies, customer experience is the new battlefield and the so-called “creep factor” is a concerning issue. In 2018, 24% of customers believed that ads they were shown were relevant, and three-fourths of those believed they were “creepy.” As companies move their personalized targeting to all channels, not just ads, it is even more important to ensure they don’t cross the creepy line.