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Podcast: Why the loss in customer loyalty?

Inflation and the boom of ecommerce are the perfect storm … and are causing consumers to shop around

Bill Wilson, Senior editor at Supermarket News

April 13, 2023

 

According to research by Incisiv, in collaboration with The Food Industry Association (FMI) and in partnership with Loyal Guru, 74% of grocers believe digital shopping has made customers less loyal.

That is a troubling stat, especially during the high heat of inflation where price has become critical. The report, “Shopper Loyalty in the Digital Age,” looks at the importance of offering a seamless omnichannel experience for shoppers to foster loyalty, including providing a well-designed digital platform, integrating with digital channels, and offering personalized experiences.

Key take-aways from the report include:

  • 74% of grocers believe that digital shopping has made shoppers less loyal

  • 88% believe that a poor third-party experience negatively impacts shopper loyalty

  • 76% of grocers believe that a poor web and mobile experience reduces shopper loyalty

Supermarket News Senior Editor Bill Wilson talked with Doug Baker, vice president, Industry Relations at FMI, about digital’s takeover among consumers as well as what grocers can do to bring the customer loyalty back to where it was before the technology takeover.

Take a listen.


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About the Author

Bill Wilson

Senior editor at Supermarket News

Bill Wilson is the senior editor at Supermarket News, covering all things grocery and retail. He has been a journalist in the B2B industry for 25 years. He has received two Robert F. Boger awards for his work as a journalist in the infrastructure industry and has over 25 editorial awards total in his career. He graduated cum laude from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale with a major in broadcast communications.

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