Reimagining Retail: How Retailers and Brands Can Avoid Leaving Revenue on the Table Throughout the Purchase Funnel | Oct 9, 2024
Oct 9, 2024
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Join Jeremy Goldman, EMarketer's director of Briefings specializing in retail, and Sarah Marzano, an analyst focused on consumer behavior and retail trends, as they dive into the world of e-commerce. They discuss how retailers often miss out on revenue opportunities during the purchase funnel. Key topics include the importance of accessibility, optimizing discounting strategies, and the impact of consumer expectations during the holiday season. They also tackle the challenges of e-commerce returns and their effect on customer loyalty.
Retailers must enhance accessibility in both online and physical stores to minimize customer challenges and boost potential revenue.
Strategic discounting and promotions are essential for maintaining brand value while effectively engaging customers without harming profit margins.
Deep dives
Maximizing Revenue Through Accessibility
Retailers often overlook the importance of accessibility in both online and physical stores, leading to lost sales. Many potential customers face challenges such as color blindness or trouble reading contrasting text, and a significant percentage do not contact businesses for assistance when they encounter these issues. Instead, they simply turn to competitors who offer a more user-friendly experience. Enhancing accessibility, such as providing low-sensory shopping times or avoiding overwhelming store layouts, can create more inclusive environments and potentially increase revenue.
Reevaluating Discounting Strategies
Discounting and promotional strategies are crucial for retailers, yet they often lead to diminishing returns and eroded brand value. While discounts can drive short-term sales, they may condition consumers to expect lower prices, ultimately harming profit margins. Retailers must be strategic in how they approach promotions, potentially exploring methods such as enhancing loyalty programs with surprising discounts rather than blanket promotions. This initiative can help maintain the perceived value of their brand while improving customer engagement.
Optimizing the Checkout Process
Many retailers fail to streamline their mobile checkout process, resulting in higher cart abandonment rates compared to desktop experiences. Unnecessary information requests and unexpected costs during checkout can create friction that leads consumers to abandon their purchases. Implementing simplified forms, like combining first and last names, and providing options such as Apple Pay can enhance user experience significantly. Additionally, priorities such as transparent shipping costs and offering free shipping are key factors that can influence the success of sales during the purchasing phase.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss the places throughout the purchase funnel where retailers and brands are leaving revenue on the table. Listen to the conversation with our analyst Sara Lebow as she hosts director of Briefings Jeremy Goldman and analyst Sarah Marzano.
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