Trying to puzzle out this unsettling topic could give rise to disruption in your business. The future of retail requires the understanding of complex customer acquisition behaviour using multiple touchpoints. And of course, the answer needs to be the most convenient for your consumer at that exact moment during the purchase.
McKinsey & Company conducted a survey showing the importance of this subject, and why there is no room to postpone any change:
- 60% of buyers changed their shopping habits and intend to keep them
- 37% of buyers plan to make even more purchases online
- 40% of buyers tried new brands during the pandemic and intend to continue with the practice
So, it’s time to consider rethinking the whole model of the in-store experience and create a hybrid environment focusing on the needs of your customer. Not only attract new customers but also help to increase your loyalty regarding your current buyers.
Let’s categorize some points of change into two pillars: short-term ideas and long-term ideas. It’s not an exact theory. You need to be comprehensive with your business moment. Maybe some point sounds obvious for your stage, or you have even passed through it and achieved the next level. But it is always good to reinforce the idea and analyze whether the best results have been achieved. And the result here is not profit but a loyal, satisfied customer who recommends your business.
Short-term ideas
- In-store digital signage for brand awareness
- Video description of products
- Show your story and purpose to everyone
- Help your community
- Multichannel and integration between physical stores and e-commerce
- Be more convenient for your customer
Long-term ideas
- Digitalization of the entire purchase process
- Improve the logistical and technological systems
- Omnichannel experience
- Develop a culture of innovation and take risks
- Create an internal process for developing technology and improving digital channels
We talk about changes and you could ask questions such as: Ok, but how can I start?
Digiteau is here and we recognize your worries. We have compiled 4 tips to getting started.
- Track your actual moment regarding the use of technology in your sales process.
- Try to add technology as a culture in the organization, making everyone think and act with a digital focus
- Share your business purpose
- Measure digital transformation, monitoring the evolution of the business based on your goals
We are here to help you with a comprehensive digital solution that works. At Digiteau, we are proud to share our outside-the-box ideas with you. Let’s chat and find the best hardware and software solution for you.