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Date Published
Author
Jason Bloomberg
Word count
1173
Language
American English
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Summary

The concept of the customer journey, which has existed since the dawn of commerce, involves guiding a customer from initial contact to purchase and beyond, forming a lasting relationship that enhances business performance. Despite the recent emphasis on digital interactions, the customer journey remains a singular experience, incorporating both digital and non-digital touchpoints. Modern challenges for merchants include tracking these interactions, especially non-digital ones, and ensuring relevant engagement at each stage of the journey. While digital performance management tools like Dynatrace can monitor online interactions, merchants are increasingly integrating qualitative feedback and innovative tracking methods to capture offline experiences. Digitizing the customer journey is crucial across industries, not just retail, as it helps maximize customer value and profitability.