Emarsys Survey Finds SMBs Quickly Adapting to the Omnichannel Paradigm to Compete
Indianapolis, IN (PRWEB) June 07, 2016 -- Emarsys, the leading provider of cloud marketing software for B2C companies, has released the results of its in-person and online survey of 254 retail professionals published in partnership with WBR Digital.
The survey, Adapting to the Pace of Omnichannel Commerce examines how US-based small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) with annual revenues under $100 million are handling fierce competition from today’s larger retail players. Based on the findings of top retail SMBs surveyed:
• 81% of SMBs still rely on email as a driver for customer acquisition, and 80% for customer retention;
• 73% of retailers rank email as a top budget item, with one in five ranking it as a top priority to invest;
• SMBs saw gains in major KPIs: conversion rates increased by 72%, average order value increased by 65%, and repeat customer purchases increased by 58%;
• 70% of SMBs begin holiday planning no later than July; and
• 54% of SMBs identified cart abandonment emails as the most successful marketing tactic and site-based recommendations came in second at 47%.
“We found that SMBs are nimble and quick to respond in today’s competitive retail environment,” said Sean Brady, President of the Americas, Emarsys. “SMBs seek agile platforms that are quick to implement and easy to use. SMBs like Cheaper Than Dirt!, Rawlings, and Scrubs & Beyond have turned to Emarsys to see an immediate ROI, remain competitive and connect with their customers at the right time on the right channels. Additionally, SMBs are leveraging insights on customer behavior to create a seamless shopping experience for customers across devices and channels. This is evidence that SMBs are focused on customer retention – something the bigger players need to consider.”
Additional key findings include:
1. SMBs in B2C retail are developing omnichannel strategies around proven success.
2. Faced with strong competition from larger players, SMBs are spending more time preparing for the critical holiday shopping season.
3. SMBs are attempting to bring more advanced technology to the fore, and keep pace with omnichannel innovations by linking the digital experience with the brick-and-mortar experience, while investing in mobile commerce capabilities.
For this survey, Emarsys partnered with WBR Digital who surveyed retail professionals from a variety of B2C industries responsible for their firm’s marketing, e-commerce, sales and operations. In-person surveys and interviews were conducted on-site at the 2016 eTail West conference. Additional responses were collected via an online survey in February and March of 2016.
To receive a copy of the Adapting to the Pace of Omnichannel Commerce survey, go to http://www.emarsys.com/en/resources/whitepapers/adapting-to-the-pace-of-omnichannel-commerce/.
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About Emarsys
Emarsys is a leading global provider of cloud marketing software for B2C companies, and the first B2C Marketing Cloud. The company provides actionable intelligence to enterprises targeting their customers, combining machine learning and data science with true personalization and multichannel delivery to reach customers most effectively, while maximizing engagement and results. With more than 500 employees in 16 global office locations, Emarsys serves more than 1,500 clients in 140 countries. Every month, Emarsys sends over seven billion messages — helping customers increase revenues and ROI. To learn more about Emarsys’ innovative solutions, click here.
About WBR Digital
WBR Digital connects solution providers to their target audiences with year-round online branding and engagement lead generation campaigns. We are a team of content specialists, marketers, and advisors with a passion for powerful marketing. We believe in demand generation with a creative twist. We believe in the power of content to engage audiences. And we believe in campaigns that deliver results. Click here to learn more about WBR’s eTail conferences or connect with our team on Twitter @etailnews or #etail.
Jennifer Handshew, emarsys eMarketing Systems AG, http://www.emarsys.com, +1 (917) 359-8838, [email protected]
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