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Starbucks Uses its App to Generate Customer Loyalty

Total Retail Talks · with Shawn Sweeney · August 13, 2018 · 8 min

Summary

Starbucks' VP of Digital Experience discusses how their mobile app seamlessly bridges online and offline customer interactions, fostering stronger relationships and brand loyalty. Ecommerce operators can learn how a well-integrated app strategy can drive customer retention and create a cohesive brand experience.

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customer retentionretail & omnichannelbrand & content

Topics covered

mobile app strategycustomer loyalty programsonline-to-offline integrationdigital experience

Episode description

In episode 158 of Total Retail Talks, Total Retail Executive Editor Joe Keenan interviews Shawn Sweeney, vice president of digital experience at Starbucks, during the Customer Relationship Management Conference (CRMC) in Chicago earlier this summer. Sweeney discusses how the coffee brand is using its popular mobile application to bridge customers’ online and offline experiences, creating stronger relationships…

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What does this episode say about customer retention?
Implement a mobile app strategy that integrates online and offline customer journeys to enhance loyalty.
What does this episode say about retail & omnichannel?
Utilize your app to personalize experiences and offer exclusive benefits that drive repeat engagement.
What does this episode say about brand & content?
Focus on creating a seamless digital experience that complements, rather than replaces, in-store interactions.
What does this episode say about customer retention?
Leverage app data to understand customer behavior and continuously optimize the user experience.

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