store of the future: upping your in-store experience

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UPPING YOUR IN-STORE EXPERIENCE

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Page 1: Store of the Future: Upping Your In-store Experience

UPPING YOUR IN-STORE EXPERIENCE

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Technology

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Having technology that works is essential to create a seamless experience for your customers. Make sure you are equipped with the right technology that allows you to collect and access data to personalize your customer’s experience.

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SOME IDEAS TO IMPLEMENT IN YOUR STORE ARE:

• Tablets that allow customers to search and find certain inventory around your store.

• Screens that display your company’s culture and values. This could consist of employee spotlights, footage from store events, customer interactions, etc.

• An app that could be used to reach customers about the latest deals, events happening in your store, or to browse your inventory.

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Service

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A great in-store experience can usually be attributed to great customer service. Make sure your employees are trained to offer a positive, consistent experience for all of your customers.

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ENHANCE YOUR CUSTOMER SERVICE AND RETAIL EXPERIENCE BY OFFERING:

• Curbside pick-up

• Store-to-car delivery

• Local home/work delivery service

• Individual or group personal shopping service

• Personalized cards/gifts from all of your staff for your top 50 customers

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Community

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Creating a sense of community in your store is going to encourage visitors to stop by and hopefully turn your current customers into advocates. A communal environment will also increase your customer’s in-store experience.

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• Partner with other local businesses (breweries, bakeries, apparel, etc.)

• Bring in your Pet Wednesdays

• Host Happy Hours

• Put on monthly workshops or speakers related to your store’s theme

• Serve beer in your store

SOME SUGGESTIONS TO CREATE A SENSE OF COMMUNITY IN YOUR STORE ARE TO: