Customer-centric brands are laser-focused on providing great experiences to their shoppers. And for good reason. Consumers that have good experiences with a brand become loyal. What’s more, these happy shoppers are likely to spread the word about their great experiences. This, of course, leads to sales growth for the brand. In fact, according to an article…

The majority of U.S. states have eased their stay-at-home orders, but many people are still reluctant to venture into crowded brick-and-mortar stores. And that means more consumers are shopping online. According to data from Bazaarvoice, in April 2020, eCommerce orders were up 96% year-over-year. With this rapid growth in eCommerce comes an increased dependence on user-generated…

The world today is a much different place than it was just a few short months ago. In the wake of the global COVID-19 pandemic, stay-at-home orders and social distancing measures intended to “flatten the curve” have become our new normal. The pandemic has disrupted nearly every aspect of life — and will continue to…

Reviews are one of the top factors a shopper considers when making a purchase. And as it turns out, consumers have started to depend on reviews even more during the COVID-19 pandemic. A PowerReviews analysis found that towards the end of April 2020, consumers engaged with reviews prior to making a purchase at double the rate as the same…

In a relatively short amount of time, the COVID-19 pandemic has completely turned our world upside down. Concerns about health, safety and the state of the economy have left many of us feeling anxious and scared. Plus, stay-at-home orders and social distancing measures, though necessary, have resulted in widespread feelings of loneliness and isolation. It’s…

Winning brands work tirelessly to develop innovative products that satisfy consumers’ ever changing wants and needs. Of course, these brands also strive to develop products that are safe for consumers to use. In addition to their own safety and quality standards, brands — especially those that manufacture consumer packaged goods — must abide by rules…

Recently, Amazon has ramped up their efforts to combat counterfeits. According to an Amazon blog post, in 2018 alone the company “invested over $400 million in personnel and tools built on machine learning and data science” in order to protect customers from counterfeits. What’s more, a bipartisan bill called the Shop Safe Act of 2020 was introduced earlier…

5 Top Reasons Your Brand Should be Selling on Amazon In 1994, Jeff Bezos launched Amazon.com as “the Earth’s biggest bookstore.” At the time, the only retailers that felt under threat were other booksellers. But that’s all changed — quickly. Fast forward to 2020, and consumers turn to Amazon to purchase just about anything their…

Everything you need to know when it comes to responding to negative feedback online. People writing negative reviews want to be heard. They want someone to know that they were disappointed with their experience and want their issue resolved. You need to address customer comments in a way that is personal, authentic, and truly helpful….

How you can leverage customer engagement and expectations to build your brand’s image and bottom line. Nearly all buyers today trust reviews as much as personal recommendations. Though word-of-mouth is still critically important, the conversation has moved from town squares and city streets to the digital landscape. Most people today will hear about your brand’s…

Amazon is leading the pack as one of the most influential brands in today’s economy. When Amazon first launched in 1995, it was as a website that only sold books. But even then, founder Jeff Bezos had a vision for the company’s rapid growth and mass expansion. He knew from the very beginning that Amazon…

In 2009, Peanut Corp. of America lost $1 billion, went bankrupt and closed up its business. All these happened because a batch of their peanut butter was contaminated with salmonella. As a result, 9 people died and hundreds more fell sick after consuming their peanut butter. In a similar incident, Pfizer had to pull its bestselling…