Customer Data
Join Quantum Metric and Google Cloud as they highlight some of the biggest retail trends for the year in back-to-school shopping.
2021 forever changed how brands and retailers understand consumer journey and demand. With updates to privacy laws that hit many harder than expected, it sent brands (and agencies) scrambling for the best way forward to fill in the gaps. Tapping into the wealth of first- and zero-party data troves brands and retailers have at their…
With the ad industry phasing out cookies and third-party trackers, data and privacy concerns and regulations taking center stage on a global scale, and a plethora of logistical issues like labor shortages and supply chain backups impacting inventory, retail brands have had to completely rethink how they approach marketing. Despite all of these challenges, however,…
It often seems as if retailers will try anything and everything to cultivate brand loyalty. More rewards. Steeper discounts. Lower redemption thresholds. The one constant of loyalty programs is change. Retailers continually analyze programs to determine what’s most effective in building a loyal customer base. New research from Dynata, in a survey commissioned by Redpoint,…
The stars aligned for eTail West, the pre-pandemic fan favorite retail conference that held its annual event in-person on February 28-March 2, 2022, in sunny Palm Springs, CA. With COVID-19 cases down and mandates lifted, the event was the closest thing to a “normal” conference many of us have experienced in what feels like forever.…
The end of third-party cookies is nigh! While Google has delayed the "cookiepocalypse" until 2023, this means there's a little more time for brands to get their future strategies into place. The digital customer journey will look a little different, but the results will be better for consumers and, ultimately, better for brands. What Can…
2021 was a pivotal year for data strategy, forcing many to rethink not only how they manage data across operations, but also how they’ll capitalize on data in the years to come. As we look towards 2022 and beyond, below are a few key data trends that every organization should be aware of — particularly…
Facebook made its name in advertising from extensive customer tracking, immense third-party data aggregation, and a powerful algorithm that behaved as a magic money machine for e-commerce merchants. Many brands put money in, acquired tons of customers, and saw massive growth. Not anymore. Facebook helped launch thousands of brands, but it encouraged impersonal customer experiences…
For years, the retail industry saw its collated customer data as a treasure trove. Thanks to advanced data analytics, coupled with emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT), retailers saw a deluge of data-driven insights coursing through their IT pipelines. These helped them get personal with their customers and drive…
As a quintessential component of e-commerce, retailers must prioritize a convenient and enjoyable digital experience for their customers. Just as an attractive window display and a clean, stocked store is important for brick-and-mortar retailers, it's equally important to provide a streamlined, enjoyable and secure experience online. This first impression for online retailers begins at login.…