In-Store
In-Store Promotions
In-store promotions are a traditional way to boost sales and brand awareness by directly engaging with customers inside a store. While they offer a personal touch and immediate feedback, they can be costly and require substantial planning.
Related Tactics
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Leverage POS displays to complement broader in-store promotions | Use in-store POS displays to grab customers' attention and highlight … |
Intermediate
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Medium
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Leverage click-and-collect or buy-online-pickup-in-store (BOPIS) options | Click-and-collect or buy-online-pickup-in-store (BOPIS) makes shoppin… |
Intermediate
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Medium
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Leverage digital displays for dynamic, engaging content | Use digital displays to showcase captivating and dynamic content that… |
Intermediate
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Medium
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Leverage point-of-purchase displays for high-impact promotions | Point-of-purchase (POP) displays grab attention right when customers … |
Intermediate
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Medium
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Leverage the pop-up as a test market for new products or concepts | Using pop-up stores is a great way to test new products or concepts w… |
Intermediate
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Medium
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Leverage virtual or augmented reality to enhance brand activations | Using virtual or augmented reality to create immersive brand experien… |
Intermediate
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Medium
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Measure activation success through attendance, engagement, and social media impact | Measuring activation success by looking at attendance, engagement, an… |
Intermediate
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Medium
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Measure ad impact through local sales and traffic data | Track and monitor the success of your ads using real-world sales and … |
Intermediate
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Medium
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Measure campaign success through national sales data | National sales data can give you a clear idea of how well your campai… |
Intermediate
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Medium
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Measure effectiveness through customer feedback and sales | It's all about understanding what works and what doesn't by listening… |
Intermediate
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Medium
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Quick Facts
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Pros
- Direct customer engagement allows for immediate interaction and feedback, leading to a more personalized shopping experience.
- Boosts local sales as it targets customers who are already present in the store, increasing the chances of a purchase.
- Enhances brand visibility within the store, making the brand more memorable to customers.
- Supports impulse buying by placing promotional items or discounts strategically around the store.
- Creates memorable experiences that can lead to long-term customer loyalty.
- Flexibility to quickly change promotions based on customer reactions and inventory levels.
- Builds community relationships by engaging with local customers and creating a sense of belonging.
Cons
- High costs associated with setup, staff, and promotional materials can strain budgets.
- Limited reach as it only targets customers present in the store, not a wider audience.
- Time-consuming planning and execution require significant resources and coordination.
- Dependent on foot traffic which can vary and impact the effectiveness of the promotion.
- Risk of low engagement if the promotion does not resonate with customers or is not well-executed.
- Inventory management challenges with the need to have sufficient stock for promotions without overstocking.
- Environmental impact due to the use of physical materials like posters, banners, and flyers.