Entries by lraul

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WAYS TO WIN WITH CURBSIDE CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE

‘Customers who once wandered the aisles of stores now place orders online. Employees keep their distance from customers instead of greeting them personally.’ BARE shares an article by Blake Morgan for Forbes about how retailers are adapting with curbside pickup in order to serve customers and keep their businesses afloat.

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THE CUSTOMER OF THE FUTURE WANTS CONNECTION AND PROGRESS

‘Every consumer has their go-to brands—the companies they will do business with again and again because of a trusted track record, great product and strong service. Every company wants to be a go-to brand, only about one-third of them reach that status.’ BARE shares an article by Blake Morgan for Forbes on the connection and progress for customers of the […]

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THE GROCERY INDUSTRY SPEAKS: E-COMMERCE IS HERE TO STAY

‘As eCommerce’s share of overall retail sales shot past an estimated 25% (up from 17% in 2019), the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry has rushed to adapt to a rapidly changing business model. ‘ BARE shares an article by Kiri Masters for Forbes discussing the rise eCommerce among grocery shoppers.

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REOPENING: WHAT TO CXPECT [REPLAY]

For the past few weeks, we have all experienced a huge shift in shopping behaviors to digital adoption and online experiences. As retailers, restaurants, and other on-site businesses begin to reopen, there will be another shift in consumer behaviors… And it’s not going to be the same as before.  Are you ready to reopen with […]

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CREATIVE CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE IDEAS FOR SOCIAL DISTANCING

‘Can you still deliver a great customer experience from six feet away? That’s the challenge for companies in our global pandemic world. Social distancing guidelines have changed how people interact with each other and with brands.’ BARE shares an article by Blake Morgan for Forbes with creative customer experience ideas for social distancing.

PITFALLS OF RELYING ON PASSIVELY COLLECTED DATA

‘Some clients firmly believe that passively collected data are a better way to reveal true, actionable insights about consumers’ behavior… we’ve been cautioning against the sole reliance on passive data, because we continue to prove that direct interaction with a respondent is still valuable in unlocking the why behind their behavior, IF you do it […]

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SIMPLE SOLUTIONS TO PROTECT DELIVERY EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS

‘Following the outbreak of COVID-19, the food service industry has rapidly refocused its efforts to bolster delivery and pick-up orders. As the customer relationship moves online and at their doorstep, safety measures must be put into place for both delivery teams and consumers.’ BARE shares an article by Christine Schindler for Fast Casual on simple solutions that protect delivery employees […]

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HEALTHCARE DIGITAL ADOPTION: TELEMEDICINE UP 2000%

‘Consumer electronics like phones or laptops are now essential medical technology, as doctors visits have transitioned from medical offices to your home. Via, of course, video live-streaming.  “Vonage drives virtually all of the major telehealth providers throughout the world,” says CEO Alan Masarek recently on the TechFirst podcast. “And we’ve seen literally in the last month […]

COVID-19 IMPACT ON E-COMMERCE: IS YOUR STORE SAFE?

‘Many marketing experts predict that e-commerce sales will only increase as COVID-19 infections soar, social distancing becomes standard practice, and more people choose—or are required—to stay home. However… 36% of sellers predict their sales will actually decline.’ Read on as BARE shares an article by Michael Ugino from Business 2 Community on the Impact of Coronavirus on E-Commerce and ‘what sellers can expect during this […]