Creating an inviting atmosphere is key to forming a memorable shopping experience for your customers. The experience a customer has within a store determines whether or not they will return. In order to increase customer loyalty and attract new customers, it is important to implement the following in your store.

01 Add emotional value to your signage

Emotional value refers to the emotional association someone creates over time with a certain product. Grocers have the ability to help shape the emotional value of their products and/or services. For instance, if you display a sign of a child happily flying a kite, your customers may associate feelings of happiness with kites. If you focus on how you can add emotional value to your signage, customers will began to associate positive feelings with your brand.

02 Invest in appealing landscaping 

If you invest in landscaping, customers are more likely to be attracted to your store from a distance. Setting a good first impression with appealing landscaping helps set the tone for a positive customer experience. It is important to maintain your plants and landscape in order to give your store a clean and inviting look. Refer to our article “Important Elements of Landscape Design” to learn how to elevate your landscape design. 

03 Upgrade your window displays

Window displays communicate important information to your customers. These displays let them know what products and/or services your store offers, what sales are going on, and the level of service they will receive. Window displays help people determine whether or not they want to enter a business. Therefore, it is important that your business has window displays that make your customers feel invited into your store.  

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04 Give your store a feeling of warmth

To make your store feel more welcoming, you should create spaces in your store where your customers can relax. Consider implementing seating areas and/or eateries in your store to help your customers feel more comfortable. In order to avoid making your store feel too plain, it is important to implement features that personalize your store’s brand. By giving your store a feeling of warmth, you will make your customers feel at home within your store. Simply implementing a decorative fire place or a kid-friendly area can make your store feel more inviting.

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Implementing these 4 strategies will make your store more welcoming. Creating a safe and welcoming environment will create positive experiences for your customers that increases loyalty.

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Collaborate with us today to help create a welcoming environment that your team will enjoy working in and your customers will love shopping in.

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