An exert from Retail TouchPoints' 2016 Holiday Outlook Guide. You can view the full report here: http://www.retailtouchpoints.com/features/special-reports/10-hot-topics-for-holiday-planning

1. LEARN THE
OF PERSONALIZATION
‘Three R’s’

2. To make your personalization efforts
truly effective, A.T. Kearney Partner
Adheer Bahulkar provides retailers
with the critical “three R’s”:

3. RIGHT STORY
Focus on distinct attributes of the
brand or product and tell a story rather
than relying on “me too” discounts.
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4. Paid media and even paid referrals are
losing their punch. Like-minded shoppers
sharing their experience works the best:
“Give your potential shoppers an easy-to-use
platform and the freedom to express themselves,
and get out of the way,” said Bahulkar.
RIGHT WAY
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5. Understand where the shopper is on her
path to purchase, and target the message
at an optimal time in her journey.
RIGHT TIME
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6. LET’S GET PERSONAL!
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