The Impact of Coronavirus on Customer Experience: Lifestyle Brands vs Customer Journey

August 2020

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis has led to a major structural change towards a complete digitalisation of operational structures of lifestyle brands, which in turn has reset the importance of customer experiences, building trust and strong relationships as part of the customer journey more than ever in the “new normal”. Consumer-centric mindset alongside changing operational set-ups such as remote working are all helping to establish a new value-based economy.

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Key takeaways: Omnichannel a lifeline for lifestyle brands

The e-commerce boost is here to stay, accelerating the process of store reinvention as the bifurcation of the in-store experience and e-commerce becomes more stark. The pandemic will have made omnichannel adoption even more critical for lifestyle brands.

DTC brands are finding more space online following the surge in e-commerce sales during and in the wake of the pandemic. These brands will leverage existing stores to improve service elements, and differentiate in brand engagement to stand out from existing e-commerce marketplaces. 

Physical stores will be revitalised as service hubs, incorporating more elements of delivery fulfilment and click and collect. These activities can be a gateway to more online engagement, especially relevant for retailers with high store footprints and potentially low e-commerce traffic.

Scope
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
The four key trends that will redefine lifestyle brands in 2020
New pressures and demands for lifestyle brands post-COVID-19
Lifestyle brands must preserve brand heritage and loyalty
Customer and brand journey upended
Blueprint for brands’ response to the challenges of C OVID - 19
Differentiation of the store experience reaches new extremes
Case study #1: Disneyland Shanghai becomes a model for theme parks
Case study #2: Allbirds uses stores as delivery hubs during lockdown
Case study #3: dm launches new click-and-collect service in Germany
Key takeaways: Omnichannel a lifeline for lifestyle brands
Resetting personalisation
Case study #1: True Fit disrupting traditional practices
Case study #2: Bulgari reimagines luxury proposition
Case study #3: Nike building emotional connection during crisis
Key takeaways
Brand narrative during pandemic expected to have long-lasting impact
Case study #1: Soap & Glory aims to tackle hygiene poverty
Case study #2: Nissan redefines safety in Egypt
Case study #3: LVMH repurposes production to hand sanitisers
IoT adoption offers big potential, adoption to accelerate
Visa boosts connected car experiences
Co-op solves last-mile delivery puzzle in the UK’s smart city
Yandex delivers a localised voice commerce experience at home
Key takeaways
Lifestyle brands post-COVID-19, where next?
How to stay relevant and buoyant in the “new normal”?

Consumer Foodservice

Consumer foodservice is composed of cafés/bars, full-service restaurants, limited-service restaurants, self-service cafeterias and street stalls/kiosks.

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