The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), effective Jan. 1, 2020, has wide-ranging impacts far beyond the state’s borders. From new preventative measures retailers must make, to increased safeguards for consumer data, these new policies will fundamentally change the retail sector. Here’s what you need to know about its impact.
The quest for customer data is expensive and filled with frustration. How many brands are truly ready to invest in wild new experiments like those at McKinsey’s store at the Mall of America to collect more customer data when they can’t even access what they already have? A smart data approach may be the answer to this dilemma.
The holiday shopping season is practically upon us, which means savvy consumers are getting ready for the best sales of the year. Unfortunately, they’re not the only ones preparing to take advantage of the season. Learn about the serious threats posed by bad actors like Magecart groups, and what steps you can take now to be protected.
As ecommerce grows and expectations rise, experts say we can achieve Amazon-level service if we practice customer centricity. Many take this to mean putting the customer at the center of your business and provide amazing service. But customer centricity isn’t all about the customer – it’s really about the customer record.
If you’re keeping up with ecommerce essentials, you’re using triggered email. Most retailers recognize the value of it but many don’t realize how valuable the associated data is when applied to direct mail and other channels. Here are some strategies will help you acquire new customers and market more effectively to the ones you already have.
More than a quarter of organizations globally are not prepared to comply with the European Union’s new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which went into effect May 25, according to a survey conducted by SAP Hybris. See what else the survey revealed about compliance efforts, or lack thereof, as the major directive impacts the use of customer data worldwide.
When an existing customer reaches out to a company, how does their interaction start? Are they treated as an old friend with a known history, or do they need to start from square one each time they interact with the business? Here is how to get readily accessible data to enhance your customer loyalty.
