{"id":834361,"date":"2023-06-01T10:36:37","date_gmt":"2023-06-01T09:36:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pulse.microsoft.com\/?p=834361"},"modified":"2023-06-01T10:36:38","modified_gmt":"2023-06-01T09:36:38","slug":"fa1-blending-the-physical-and-digital-retail-experience-add-a-splash-of-data","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pulse.microsoft.com\/en\/transform-en\/retail-en\/fa1-blending-the-physical-and-digital-retail-experience-add-a-splash-of-data\/","title":{"rendered":"Blending the physical and digital retail experience? Add a splash of data!"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There is a simple truth at the heart of the retail sector \u2013 if you don\u2019t look after your customers, someone else will. The fight for customers has intensified in recent years and shows no sign of cooling down. The retail success stories of the future are expected to be a smart and seamless blend of physical and digital.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The key is to appreciate and embrace the role of data in obtaining a deep understanding of your customers. It can show you the patterns in their behavior and preferences and can help you create personalized services and offers that will hit the target.<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">With so many shoppers operating on a digital-first basis \u2013 researching products, prices, and availability online \u2013 there are lots of opportunities for retailers to make use of across channels.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">New Black<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> has helped <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">G-Star RAW<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Grandvision <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to serve their customers with immersive and consistent brand experiences. Their <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/azuremarketplace.microsoft.com\/en\/marketplace\/apps\/newblack1615885851608.evaunifiedcommerce2022?tab=Overview&amp;wt.mc_id=AID3059075_QSG_644530\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">EVA Unified Commerce Platform<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> enables seamless shopping by combining (m)POS, e-commerce, clienteling, order management, and inventory &amp; fulfillment. All while ensuring compliance with (inter)national privacy and fiscal legislations. The result has been a significant increase of in-store conversion, more click and collect orders leading to upsell, and a higher employee satisfaction.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Immersive and digital experiences can help inspire and engage your customers, with tools like augmented reality demonstrating how digital and physical work so well together.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hevolus <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">has been helping the Italian luxury goods brand <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Salvatore Ferragamo<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to use mixed and augmented reality with the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/azuremarketplace.microsoft.com\/en-us\/marketplace\/apps\/hevolussrl.remotesellingsaas?tab=Overview&amp;wt.mc_id=AID3059075_QSG_644531\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Hevolus Remote Selling Solution<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Customers can interact with a digital twin of the item they are browsing, allowing them to customize a pair of shoes just for them. The data generated by these augmented encounters has allowed Salvatore Ferragamo to further enhance the customer journey, optimize space in physical stores, simplify purchase methods, and improve the overall customer service experience.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hevolus is helping <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">W\u00fcrth Italia<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to engage customers with \u201cphygital\u201d content and spaces in the hVERSE accessible through the web on any connected device. W\u00fcrth can offer its customers a virtual tour of the company, demonstrate tools and train customers on the use of the W\u00fcrth systems. New customer acquisitions grew 50% YoY. Learn more about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/azuremarketplace.microsoft.com\/en-us\/marketplace\/apps\/hevolussrl.augmentedstoresaas?tab=Overview&amp;wt.mc_id=AID3059075_QSG_644532\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Hevolus hVERSE<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Bridging the gap between digital and physical retail allows you to simplify the shopping experience for your customers, overdeliver on their expectations, and increase the overall customer lifetime value.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There is a simple truth at the heart of the retail sector \u2013 if you don\u2019t look after your customers, someone else will. The fight for customers has intensified in recent years and shows no sign of cooling down. 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