Customer Acquisition

The Flywheel Effect in Action: Why Amazon Prime Day Participation is Escalating
August 12, 2019 at 11:07 am

Amazon.com's Prime Day is proving to be a highly effective “flywheel” strategy that boosts Prime subscriber numbers and, in doing so, creates a captive membership community that’s willing and eager not only to participate in future Prime Day events, but also in year-round shopping. Prior to this year's Prime Day, Periscope By McKinsey conducted research…

How Chico's FAS Obtains a 360-Degree View of its Customers
August 5, 2019 at 12:10 pm

In episode 207 of Total Retail Talks, Executive Editor Joe Keenan speaks with Lester Holze, vice president of sales, retail and CPG at Experian Marketing Services, and Dan Thorpe, analytics leader at Chico's FAS. Listen in as Holze and Thorpe discuss why Chico's FAS chose Experian as its data partner and how the relationship has helped the women's…

Survey: Younger Shoppers Visit More Physical Stores Each Week
July 3, 2019 at 10:48 am

You might assume that tech-savvy millennials and members of Generation Z do all of their shopping online and never venture into brick-and-mortar stores. However, new research tells a very different story. While the average American visits up to three physical stores per week on a single shopping trip (not including grocery stores), millennial shoppers go…

How to Win the Battle for Shoppers’ Attention
June 28, 2019 at 7:59 am

Today, it's becoming harder for retailers to engage with consumers and build long-term loyalty. Not only are brick-and-mortar stores having to compete with each other, they're now also faced with the rising threat of omnichannel and pure-play online competitors that are expanding rapidly. Technological advancements, coupled with the proliferation of mobile devices, have enhanced the…

How to Prepare for the Next Generation of Shoppers
June 12, 2019 at 12:06 pm

All retailers want to be the brand their customers can’t live without. But truthfully, customer expectations are a moving target and it’s tough to be on top of every trend, every preference and every new channel that customers are prioritizing. The best way to meet and exceed customer expectations is to anticipate what’s coming next.…

KIDBOX Accelerates Growth Plan With Walmart Partnership
June 10, 2019 at 10:16 am

In episode 199 of Total Retail Talks, Executive Editor Joe Keenan interviews Miki Racine Berardelli, CEO of KIDBOX, a children's apparel and accessories style box. Berardelli discusses KIDBOX's recent partnership with Walmart, why she believes in purpose-driven retail, future growth opportunities for the brand, and much more.