Peak season mastery
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It takes an outstanding delivery experience to differentiate. That’s where our Delivery Experience Platform comes in.
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Welcome to The Sorted Post-Purchase Post. In this edition:
The science of delivery experience
Discover how neuroscience is revolutionising the delivery experience. Our detailed report dives deep into the subconscious drivers behind customer satisfaction, offering a unique analysis of 10 major fashion retailers. Learn how the best in the industry use neuroscience to exceed customer expectations and gain a competitive edge (and find out who’s better at this: Adidas or Nike?).
This is your chance to transform your delivery strategy with insights from the forefront of neuromarketing.
Differentiating your brand during post-purchase peaks
Find out how to make your brand unforgettable during peak seasons. A new article posted to our blog reveals why 79% of consumers won't return after a bad post-purchase experience, and how you can avoid this fate. Learn the secrets to proactive, branded communications that keep customers informed and loyal.
With tips on measuring impact and improving efficiency, this is your guide to thriving in the busiest times of the year.
In the news ...
Shopify has launched an advanced AI platform as part of its summer '24 edition release. The update includes enhanced AI capabilities like Shopify Magic for personalised product descriptions, rebuilt analytics for real-time insights, AI-generated suggested replies for customer queries, and upcoming AI image generation features. The Shopify Magic suite of AI tools is free for all merchants, aiming to help businesses grow and connect with customers more effectively. (RetailWeek)
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The British Retail Consortium (BRC) reports that shop price inflation has slowed to 2.9% in June, down from 5.7% in May. This marks the lowest rate since March 2022. Food inflation decreased to 7.6%, while non-food inflation dropped to 0.1%. Retailers' efforts to lower prices, especially in clothing and electrical goods, have contributed to this trend. The BRC emphasises ongoing challenges but notes that investment in pricing is benefiting consumers. (British Retail Consortium)
Indian exports are facing difficulties, with cargo piling up in ports like Colombo and Singapore. About 75% of India's transshipped cargo is handled at ports outside India, and major trade routes connecting India to various destinations are experiencing strain. (The Economic Times)
Eric Kulisch of Freight Waves says the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals' annual logistics report is losing relevance and attention. Reasons include pre-briefings reducing live event attendance, easier access to current market data through other sources, and the report merely confirming known information. He adds that the event's format and promotion need reconsideration to maintain its significance. (Freight Waves)
Also … This graphic shows the world’s leading retailers by revenue, this one visualises the market share of US soft drinks, and this one lists the top 10 US pizza chains based on 2022 sales figures. Can you guess who tops the list? ??
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If you missed out on our last few newsletters, here’s a quick roundup of what we covered:
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And finally ...
Did you know that László József Biro's invention of the ballpoint pen was inspired by children playing with marbles in a puddle? We discovered this nugget of information on LinkedIn thanks to Alvin Foo, who said that Biro’s chemist brother Gy?rgy and he developed a pen with viscous ink and a freely rotating ball tip, which they patented in 1938. After emigrating to Argentina during World War II, their invention gained popularity through a contract with the British Air Force, eventually leading to the creation of the iconic BIC Cristal pen, which has sold over 100 billion units since 1953.
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