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Modern Retail

4 Takeaways for Fashion Retail from the SVB Collapse

During times of economic uncertainty, increasing customer loyalty is the key to consistent sales. Here are 4 strategies that any retail fashion brand with physical stores can implement to stay resilient in challenging times.

By Danielle Bissonnette

Success Stories

How This Brand Sees a 30% Message Reply Rate Using Endear

Meet M.M.LaFleur, an apparel brand that's reaching the modern working woman exactly where she's at.

By Robert Woo

Modern Retail

Endear is now SOC 2 Compliant

When it comes to customer data, Endear ensures that security, availability, processing integrity, privacy, and confidentiality are built into our product. Our recent SOC 2 compliance confirms it.

By JP Grace

Modern Retail

How Retail Brands Can Win Over Gen Z Shoppers

Gen Z is one of the largest-spending consumer blocks in America - and growing. So, how can retail brands show up with what Gen Z wants most?

By Robert Woo

Modern Retail

The Rise of the Home-Gym Loyalist, and Other Fitness Retail Trends for 2023

When it comes to fitness, the pandemic may have fundamentally changed consumer behavior. Let's see how the rise of the home-gym loyalist is reshaping everything.

By Robert Woo

Modern Retail

Maximizing Retail Footwear Sales in 2023

Growth is expected for the industry, although how much is still TBD. Now more than ever, footwear brands can reach new levels of customer loyalty by resonating with the consumer on a deeper level. Here's how.

By Robert Woo

Woman is holding up two shirts, one light turquoise, the other taupe, in order to decide between them.

Modern Retail

3 Ways Your Retail Brand Can Embrace Recalibration Rather than Recession

All retailers can benefit from a moment of reflection, reassessment, and recalibration. Let’s examine where your brand can intelligently reduce expenses and increase revenue.

By Robert Woo

Modern Retail

The Digitalization of Beauty in 2023

Despite uncertainty in the economy and due to the pandemic, the beauty industry continues to flourish. We're looking at how this timeless industry has used new communication methods to innovate and lead the way.

By Robert Woo

Modern Retail

How Your Retail Brand Can Beat Inflation in 2023

The 2020s have been a roller coaster for consumer spending. So, as we head into another year of economic uncertainty, here are 3 ways that retail brands can navigate through potential headwinds.

By Robert Woo

Best Practices

Is Your Retail Brand Relying Too Much on Social Media?

The pandemic put a spotlight on the value of social media marketing for retail brands. But as prices for ad space skyrocket, many brands are starting to wonder, is there a better strategy?

By Robert Woo

Modern Retail

An Inside Look with Endear: NRF Retail's Big Show 2023

This year Endear joined Teamwork Commerce at NRF to talk all things clienteling and the future of retail.

By Danielle Bissonnette

Modern Retail

3 Trends that Show Jewelry Brands Need Clienteling in 2023

These trends are sure to boost sales for jewelry brands. By catering to customer desires for personalized communications, clienteling can be a brand's catch-all for gold.

By Robert Woo

Customer shopping on Black Friday

Black Friday/Cyber Monday

4 Steps Retailers Should Take After Black Friday

Learn how to capitalize on your Black Friday/Cyber Monday success and keep these new (and existing) customers coming back into the new year and beyond.

By Robert Woo

Hyper-Personalization: The Holy Grail of Retail Success

Modern Retail

Hyper-Personalization: The Holy Grail of Retail Success

Hyper-personalization refers to brands providing customized experiences for individual customers. Learn more about how data-driven communication can lead to more meaningful engagement and sales.

By Robert Woo

How Retail Brands Can Keep Clienteling During the Labor Shortage

Modern Retail

How Retail Brands Can Keep Clienteling During the Labor Shortage

The looming recession and resulting labor shortage doesn't mean your clienteling efforts should stop. Read how to keep retail sales and engagement high.

By Robert Woo

Why Being Mobile Helps Retail Brands Drive Sales

Modern Retail

Why Being Mobile Helps Retail Brands Drive Sales

Increase sales with remote clienteling and learn why your brand needs to connect with customers on the go in order to drive success.

By Robert Woo

Morley x Endear

Success Stories

How Morley Beat Summer Slowdown with one word - Growth.

See how apparel brand, Morley, used Endear's segmenting capabilities and Stories feature to double-down on SMS and see a 30% increase in average order value.

By Robert Woo

SMS Best Practices for Engaging Your Retail Customers

Best Practices

SMS Best Practices for Engaging Your Retail Customers

Learn how to effectively engage customers through SMS clienteling. Here are 6 best practices for conversational customer outreach.

By Robert Woo

CRMs for SMBs

Modern Retail

Why Your SMB Needs a Retail CRM

Customer relationship management is not just for enterprise businesses. If you're a brand looking to drive sales by growing customer loyalty, read why your small-to-medium-sized retail business needs a CRM.

By Robert Woo

A person receiving a text through Endear

Black Friday/Cyber Monday

8 SMS Campaigns to Run for the Holidays

Explore the campaigns your retail brand should be launching this holiday season and why they should be part of every holiday marketing strategy.

By Robert Woo

Customer checking out with Endear and Square POS

Best Practices

Maximizing Retail ROI: Elevate Your Email and SMS Marketing Strategies for Impressive Returns

Discover 4 powerful strategies to optimize your email and SMS marketing campaigns, enhancing personalization, segmentation, product recommendations, and timing for exceptional return on investment in the competitive retail landscape.

By Robert Woo

SMS Marketing 101 for Retail Brands

Modern Retail

SMS Marketing 101 for Retail Brands

Learn the basics about SMS marketing and how to use it to drive leads and sales for your retail business.

By Robert Woo

Conversion happening at a store's point of sale

Integration Partners

Why Endear is the Best CRM for Heartland POS Users

Your search for the best CRM and clienteling platform for Heartland POS ends here. Learn more about why Endear is the best choice for your Heartland-powered business and integrate with one click.

By Robert Woo

A small dog sits among holiday gifts and decor

Black Friday/Cyber Monday

How to Use First-Party Data to Drive Holiday Shopping

Businesses are collecting customer data more today than ever before. Learn how to utilize your first-party data to increase revenue and retain new customers this holiday season.

By Robert Woo