Global restaurant chain brand KFC is rolling out automated kitchens, deploying analytics and digitising customer experience to spice up its future growth perspective. KFC, the acronym for Kentucky Fried Chicken, is the de facto chicken fast-food restaurant chain worldwide. Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, the journey of KFC goes from a backroom in the fuel station […]
MoEngage report covers customer preferences in MEA, and how often they receive relevant information from brands. Spoiler alert – it’s very low. As dependency on third-party data draws to a sudden halt, first-party data has become significant in increasing the likelihood of a purchase and driving customer lifetime value (LTV), revealed a customer engagement benchmark […]
Customer loyalty has a significant impact on retailers and brands’ bottom lines – increasing customer retention rates by five per cent and increasing profits by 25 to 95 per cent, according to research by Bain & Company. Today, loyalty is a conscious consumer choice. Customers want more than points and discounts; they’re increasingly choosing to […]
The biggest obstacle is winning over the organisation and gaining its acceptance and support. Tim Hortons recently updated its loyalty programme, More Tims, More Rewards. The programme was redesigned to make it easy to get rewarded. The previous Tims Rewards programme was visit-based and guests earned the same number of points per eligible transaction – […]
How do traditional rewards differ from intelligent loyalty programmes? Traditional rewards programmes are often card-based and provide customers with tangible benefits – a free item with each purchase or a reward for return visits. The psychology is simple – the more you spend, the more points you earn. While these are relatively easy to implement, […]
Digital is central to Almarai’s plans, with the firm eyeing a suite of intelligent technologies to optimise its operations, supply chains and customer processes. When Covid-19 hit the world, many companies in the Middle East were already embarking on their digital journeys. The pandemic forced their hand, and brands needed to work quicker and more […]
Saudi Arabia’s national flag carrier is all set to leverage artificial intelligence and emerging technologies to boost customer experiences in sophisticated and meaningful ways As Saudi Arabia looks to create an AI-powered, date-driven economy by applying cutting-edge AI solutions diversified across sectors, air transport is set to benefit from these plans greatly. In September 2022, […]
Retention often relies on far less customer price sensitivity so that the long-term costs are recouped through sales. But is your retention strategy hitting the right note? Majid Al Futtaim’s loyal customers download the SHARE app and earn cashback in points for shopping, dining and entertainment. After collecting adequate points, they redeem them towards future […]
Around 91% of respondents said they regularly shop online, up from 87 per cent in 2021. Ecommerce in the MENA region has settled into a stable, high-growth era, with increased opportunities for ecommerce players. Data from leading global payment solutions provider Checkout.com’s report: Digital Transformation in MENA 2022, proves that the ecommerce trends accelerated by […]
Event enablers are adapting technological advancements to make events a seamless experience for both online and offline participants. Linkedin released a survey report highlighting the popular trends among event organisers in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). Over 1,800 marketers in the region participated in the study. Four out of five respondents agreed that […]
