What made this retail experience such a dud? Lessee... We encountered an endless sea of sameness with monochrome color schemes wherever we went. Not a single surprise: no surprising juxtapositions or inspired merchandise assortments. The energy in-store was palpably non-existent. In other words, not much joy and not much interest in surprising, delighting and creating a memorable retail experience for customers...
My reaction: retailers need to take to heart the following expert retail advice...
5 reasons theatricality will boost retail sales from the November/December 2009 issue of DDI Magazine [republished as How to boost your retail sales by using theatrical tricks] states:
- 1. Make your store stand out from the rest.
- 2. Appeal to the customer's "inner child" [we all have one].
- 3. Create a romance that surrounds your products and enhances their desirability.
- 4. Make a joyous shopping experience.
- 5. Create a buzz.
- 1. Treat customers with respect.
- 2. Be thoughtful in how you conceive of and maintain store design, including the care and maintenance paid by sales associates, to assure a pleasing experience...
- 3. Every retailer -upscale, discounter, etc. - must do everything possible to please consumers' senses.
Finally, words of practical wisdom from Four Lessons to Learn From The Success Of Miracle Mile Shops. The article states "...it's more than just location that appears to be driving sales at Miracle Mile [in Las Vegas.] It's a perfect desert storm of product selection, an emphasis on value and a strong drive to improve customer service." More specifically:
- Don't take your customers for granted.
- Have ridiculously high standards for your staff.
- Cater your assortment to fit your audience.
- Make shoppers feel good.
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