4. #RSPS15
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13. WHAT ARE YOU SO AFRAID OF?
Distractions
Actual
& Perceived
14. Vikki V.
Walked into [a well known electronics store] and for once I actually did need help being pointed in the right direction.
Typically there are greeters, but not this morning so I looked around for help. There was one associate who was in the
corner so you couldn’t really see him and he was smiling and typing into his phone something. Smiling at the phone, not at
me.
Might have been work related, might not. But it looked BAD. So I stood there looking at him. After about 30 sec he looks up
and his face turns BRIGHT red and he nearly drops the phone and says “I’m so sorry, did you need something?” I asked about
a return and he directs me to the other side and apologizes again.
“
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Who has had a memorable store experience involving
an associate or manager using a mobile device?
Good, bad or ugly???
17. Vikki V.
“
Who has had a memorable store experience involving
an associate or manager using a mobile device?
Good, bad or ugly???
On that very same trip to [a well known electronics store], I was casually browsing the bluetooth speakers when I was
approached by a sales associate. He recommended a specific option but there was no floor sample. On top of that,
they seemed to only have turquoise and pink, but not black or gray which I’d prefer. He checks stock right there on his phone
and says they should have a black one in the back. He takes a turquoise one off the shelf, pulls it out of the box and makes
sure it’s charged, pairs it with his phone and has sample songs already loaded for me to choose from. He leaves his phone
there with me to listen to the speaker while he goes and finds a black one, just in case.
The sound turns out to be really amazing. I would never have guessed. When he comes back we test out another speaker
using his phone again and ultimately I buy the one he recommended in the black color that I preferred. I walked in only to
return something and walked out with a new bluetooth speaker. I was impressed.
“
18. John S.
I was at my local [Home & Garden Store] last weekend and their associate used a mobile device to quickly verify
available stock for a light fixture I needed several of.
The additional stock turned out to be on top of their very high shelving. Having the device provided the associate with the
ability to confirm the product was there before he retrieved a ladder to climb up and get the product.
It really sped up the whole process.
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Who has had a memorable store experience involving
an associate or manager using a mobile device?
Good, bad or ugly???
19. Carrissa S.
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Who has had a memorable store experience involving
an associate or manager using a mobile device?
Good, bad or ugly???
Greg J.
When dining at fine restaurants, I like when waiters can leave a tablet containing a wine list
with ratings and information about each wine. Really helps the selection process.
“
Tried out a new restaurant in town for the first time and after being seated, the waiter comes by
and simply drops off an ipad for us to order. No “is this your first time” or “here is how it works,
do you have any questions” type thing.
I’m all for technology but it felt robotic. Very odd.
“
20. Greg J.
My wife and I are in [Women’s Clothing Store] and she is rifling through a rack of shirts looking for a specific size/color.
An associate with a tablet notices and begins interacting with her. The associate quickly determines the desired item is
out of stock and offers to have it shipped out for free from another location. The credit card transaction is run right there in the
middle of the store and we walk out a couple minutes later.
I was happy to get out of there quick and my wife was happy to get exactly what she wanted. Everybody wins :)“
“
Who has had a memorable store experience involving
an associate or manager using a mobile device?
Good, bad or ugly???
21. Employee to Customer
Higher Conversion Rates
Increased Basket Size
Uptick in Loyalty Members
Better One-on-One Interaction
EMPLOYEE
ENGAGEMENT
Employee to Manager
Better Communication Between
Employees & Managers
Employee
Increased Retention Rates
Better Brand Advocates
Increased Use of Education Programs
HOW IS IT GOING?
25. 56% of Store Managers believe more
real time information could better
ensure customer satisfaction.*
75% of employees believe Store
Managers could be more effective in
managing employees and
operational process if empowered
with better technology and
information.*
Customers
55% of customers say they are likely
to favor a store with advanced mobile
capabilities. (Only 27% have experienced
already)
Favor meaning…
24% willing to drive further
20% willing to pay a little more
39% buying more per visit
66% shopping with retailer more **
65% of employees believe they could
better service customers if they were
mobile empowered.*
EmployeesManagers
* Motorola Solutions Shopping Study (2014)
** How Mobile Engagement is Reinventing Brick and Mortar Retail:
Integrated Solutions for Retailers (2014)
27. PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER
Becoming a matter of when, not if...
One Primary
Concern
Expanding Uses &
Benefits
Growing Customer &
Employee Expectations
Distractions
Actual
& Perceived