Retail

Study: Targeted online incentives drive new and lapsed customers to brick-and-mortar

Analysis shows the power to transform online to offline marketing from an “exposure-based, buy and hope” ROI strategy to a “direct to revenue, guaranteed ROI” strategy Chicago, Ill. — Retailers that use targeted online incentives not only can drive shoppers to a brick-and-mortar store, but also can reactivate lapsed customers, increase …

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Retail

Pokémon GO: Tapping into augmented reality to drive location marketing

Since launching in July, Pokémon GO has become an international sensation—and has turned its creator, Niantic Labs, into a location marketing powerhouse for businesses that operate brick-and-mortar locations. The free augmented reality game that allows trainers to catch virtual Pokémon around them has become one of the most popular apps …

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LoyaltyRetail

People vs. product

The importance of personalized marketing for retail success   Technology has evolved to truly support customer centricity through personalized marketing. Today, many different systems exist to support a two-way communication stream that is fully tailored to the individual and his/her preferences, a task that might have been possible but would …

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LoyaltyRetail

Customer centricity

A customer’s experience is a retailer’s reality “The customer is always right” is the old retail slogan but, for many decades, what the customer wanted or should want was determined by merchandise buyers at corporate headquarters?not the shoppers themselves. Today, consumers are much more informed and have higher expectations, which …

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Data AnalyticsRetail

RBC wins Best Payment Innovation and Best Use of Data Analytics

PRESS RELEASE: TORONTO — RBC is honoured to once again be recognized by Retail Banker International (RBI) in its annual awards competition, by winning Best Payment Innovation and Best Use of Data Analytics for 2016. “We’re proud to be recognized on the world stage for providing an exceptional experience for our clients,” …

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Data AnalyticsRetail

Looking to enter the Quebec market? Consult the data first

  For most Canadians living outside the province, Quebec is both a source of pride and a bit of a mystery. Canadians like the fact that the country is home to two strong cultural groups that, for the most part, are able to live and work together harmoniously. But for …

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