Marketing Automation
February 28, 2023 at 5:58 pm
It's no secret that the retail market is ever-changing; six months ago, consumers had different interests and markets faced different headwinds. To better combat the turbulence, in everything from logistics to loyalty, retailers have been turning to automation and artificial intelligence (AI) to receive support in handling orders, managing market insights into customer demographics, and…
February 27, 2023 at 1:12 pm
Marketers see the value of data-driven marketing. The first steps towards data-driven marketing are easily made, but the journey towards complete data maturity is way tougher. There are certainly some speed bumps on the road to data-driven marketing success. It is worth it though. A recent study from McKinsey showed that fast-growing companies drive up…
February 20, 2023 at 5:44 pm
In episode 389 of Total Retail Talks, which was recorded at the National Retail Federation Big Show earlier this year, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Linh Calhoun, chief marketing officer of Replacements, the world's largest retailer of vintage and current tableware, silver and estate jewelry. Listen in as Calhoun provides an overview of the Replacements business (0:46), her…
January 24, 2023 at 11:57 am
There’s much to be said for looking forward into the coming year, as opposed to looking back. After all, every new year comes with its own set of hopes, expectations and even promises. With that in mind, here are four New Year’s-inspired resolutions which every digital marketer should take to heart to make the most…
January 16, 2023 at 1:13 pm
2023 is set to be a difficult year for retailers, as consumers continue to spend less in the face of high inflation. Though rates are slowly beginning to move in the right direction, consumer confidence and purchasing power are still likely to be reduced for the foreseeable future. For retailers, this means there will be…
December 13, 2022 at 6:58 pm
Retailers of all sizes have had more than their fair share of struggles this past year. From supply chain issues to high inflation trends, most are just trying to stay afloat and have hardly thought about how to improve their customer experience at scale. However, one thing is for certain — many small and midsize…
October 27, 2022 at 12:02 pm
Artificial intelligence (AI) and automation are becoming more accessible to retail businesses of all sizes, allowing even the leanest teams to reap the benefits. Instead of spending hours managing tedious manual processes, retailers that use automation can free up hours in the day to devote to customer service, product and inventory, and business growth. While…
October 26, 2022 at 10:45 am
The retail industry is on a never-ending quest to get the right products to consumers when, where and how they want. E-commerce used to be the end-all, be-all in this regard, but it’s no longer a differentiator — it’s the norm. From 2019 to 2021, ActiveCampaign users saw a 15 percent year-over-year increase in total…
October 17, 2022 at 11:19 am
A pullback on consumer spending, high inflation, and an uncertain holiday season. Toss in paid social’s cost and targeting effectiveness being in a state of perpetual fluctuation and retailers find themselves faced with a myriad of challenges in trying to increase sales and maximize return on investment. To maximize sales and profits, brands need to…
June 16, 2022 at 4:37 pm
The COVID-fueled e-commerce party couldn’t last forever. Businesses knew that it was only a matter of time before consumers reverted to their pre-pandemic shopping habits of mixing online and in-person shopping. That time appears to be upon us. A recently released Mastercard SpendingPulse report showed a year-over-year (YoY) retail sales increase of 7.2 percent in…
