FUSION Fast Forward MouthMedia Network

The retail landscape has been evolving dramatically over the years, with evolving consumer expectation & rapid pace of technological advances.
Retailers today  are required to focus on strategic digital initiatives to deliver consistent & personalised experience to their customers, and also at the same time improve operational efficiencies and free talent to focus on areas of innovation, all of these while trying to maintain and improve brand relevance.
In this podcast, Jon Beros, Cofounder & CEO at Little Birdie  talks about how they embraced new business models and technologies that put the customer’s needs and wants at the center of their digital transformation strategy, and how comprehensive customer intelligence  will be key in driving long-term value for both their customers and their business.
- The next big problem in Online Retail that drove Little Birdie to be  the" new homepage of online shopping"
- Customer data lead innovation :Optimizing the experience for an intent driven customer
- Race to digital: New business model & technologies that Online retailers should evaluate
 
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It is often said that small business is the backbone of the Australian economy. Throughout the pandemic, businesses have needed to look for ways to survive, while simultaneously learning – in real-time – how to serve their customers differently. Through the challenges, Australia Post has supported small businesses to successfully transition their business online, giving them the tools to simply and efficiently deliver for their customers. 
In this podcast, Marc Raco chats to Nick Antonopoulos, General Manager of Business, on how Australia Post has helped many businesses survive and supported them through the turbulent events of 2020. They are also joined by Adam Kerrins, Owner of The Scent Lab who shares his small business experience through the pandemic, and how Australia Post has helped his business adapt and grow online.
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Show notes:

Hear first-hand from Adam Kerrins, Owner of The Scent Lab, the real impact of the pandemic on small business and how he closed his retail shop to solely focus on selling online, the challenges he faced in doing this and how Australia Post supported his journey. 
Learn how Australia Post has helped small business to grow, innovate and become more efficient. 
Understand how important the Post Office Network across Australia has been to small businesses during the pandemic. 
Learn how the MyPost Business platform and the Delivery Experience combined have helped small businesses navigate this ‘new normal’. 
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Drawing on experience from delivering more than 400 million parcels a year to over 12.3 million addresses and capturing feedback from millions of parcel receivers, Australia Post is uniquely positioned to understand how and when online shoppers want to receive their parcels.
As part of the Online Retailer Fusion Fast Forward Podcast Series, Australia Post General Manager of Data Science, Silvio Giorgio, shares the insights contained within the Delivery Experience Report and discusses what getting it right looks like, why this matters and how data can help. 
Hear how Australia Post has used their rich data to develop five actionable recommendations to help retailers improve first time delivery rates, lift customer satisfaction, reduce contacts and ultimately improve the overall customer experience.
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Show Notes:

Hear how and why the delivery experience matters so much to retailers and their customers
Understand how insights from the Australia Post Delivery Experience report can help to improve your customers’ delivery experience
Uncover the importance of data and, insights and intervention to deliver better outcomes for customers
Discover how the Delivery Experience Report makes practical recommendations for improving the delivery experience
Listen to Silvio unpack each recommendation and how it will can positively impact on customers and improve NPS
Hear how psychology during the pandemic has influenced perceptions of the delivery experience and what can be learned from it
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A preview of the opening keynote speaker at Online Retailer Conference & Expo this July where Jason will explore how the growth of online retail relies on creating a meaningful customer experience; but to generate conversion both the employee and the customer need to play a key role in the success.  
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Kdzh-f4dVVUUBJklTWdByPL1fqi9dvcH/view?usp=sharing
Show Notes

Organisations thrive or die on the culture they create
Introducing new technology solutions - will it help me deliver on my promise to my customer?
Old guard vs new guard retail businesses in delivering a premium customer experience 
Challenges physical brands face with getting the customer back in-store
A sneak peek into the Volkswagen customer experience
The relationship between the employee and the customer 
The power of doing the 1% everyday

Links:
It’s All About CEX 
Atomic Habits James Clear
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In a two for one deal, we pick the brilliant minds of our guests to look at the intersection and partnership (or battle?) between ecommerce and bricks & mortar, and how that discussion has been heated up by a global pandemic - it’s time to breakdown the boundaries!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zgBiojUsi6_Zsgers4LCNA1da9T8xOQQ/view?usp=sharing
Show Notes

How much change has been accelerated toward unified commerce as a result of the pandemic? 
Leveraging the power of the footprint – legacy retail vs new retailers
The challenges of replicating a great online experience the “same” in-store
The technology that can help carry through a seamless experience from online to in-store
Covid accelerated the way we interact with technology and breaking down a wall between online and in-store
How tech used well can blend online and in-store and what it can mean for borderless retail opportunities 
How the ‘new norm’ of consumers adopting QR codes in their everyday routines can transform the retail CX.
Looking forward to the future and navigating an agile path to success and adaptation of new tech and trends
The multichannel wishlist - the opportunity to bring offline in-store to extend the buyer footprint 

Links:
Cue Clothing
VMLY&R
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Creator of multiple businesses that resulted in a combined exit value of $1billion – here we discuss the trends to look out for as the retail industry continues to thrive beyond the covid recovery effort, and some advice for anyone wanting to start up a new ecommerce business.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zp3iLcKnN1MU1suYwH_odLfBSV0UaC4D/view?usp=sharing
 
Show Notes

Change in the retail landscape since launching what was at the time, The Catch Group
How COVID gave the retail industry a boost in 2020.
Building momentum in retail sales off the back of covid recovery.
Offline vs online – how both need to evolve to changing customer behaviours.
The importance in innovation in ecommerce right now.
The increasing trend in marketplace growth.
Integrating social commerce and video shopping into the consumer experience.
How's Gabby’s book has opened the door to new opportunities.
Advice for the new ecommerce business startup

Links
Catch Of The Decade
Catch.com.au
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