Retail and Consumer Goods

Retail & Consumer Goods

Consumers today want it all: holistic shopping experiences across all channels, personalised offers and sustainability.

At IBM iX, we develop and orchestrate digital customer experiences end2end. Thanks to our deep industry expertise, we know the specific challenges of companies and customers in the Retail and Consumer Goods industry.

Our services for the industry

Winning over green shoppers with Responsible Retail

Buyer groups of all ages, the government and other stakeholders are demanding that manufacturers, retailers and companies be transparent about their sustainability strategies throughout the supply chain.

With the use of AI and automation, global retailers are already creating more targeted assortments and reducing product waste. We can help you plan and implement your sustainability strategy.

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Experience strategies unite customers and employees

We think that customer and employee experience strategies should be combined in the sense of a total experience across all digital interactions.

We implement flexible system landscapes and the latest technologies that enable the networking of customer and employee touchpoints. At the same time, we analyse and optimise the performance of these touchpoints and develop customised solutions.

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More than a way to shop: The future is “phygital”

According to the IBM Institute for Business Value, hybrid shopping is the most important purchasing method for 27 % of consumers and 36 % of Generation Z. Customers create their own shopping experiences and switch flexibly between online and stationary shopping in the sense of a “phygital experience”.

We implement Customer Data Platforms from leading software providers that give you real-time customer information and help optimise the customer experience holistically through hybrid experiences.

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Unlocking new potential with Social Commerce

Social networks are the digital shopping miles of people between the ages of 16- to 30. According to Elaine Parr, IBM Consumer Goods Industry Leader, global social commerce sales are estimated to reach $600 billion by 2027.

Here, the entire shopping experience takes place seamlessly in the same place, on one platform, and in the shortest possible time. Personalisation, up-to-date data, and technologies such as automation help to accelerate the consumer journey with smart bounces, creating true consumer moments.

“Direct to Consumer” Strategies

D2C is more than just an additional sales channel and has implications for the entire company organisation. We think holistic strategies for the expansion of your direct sales at all points of sale.

Omnichannel Strategies

Do you want to offer your customers a seamless, consistent customer experience across all channels? We help you integrate the most modern and flexible eCommerce technologies into your IT infrastructure.

Sustainability Strategies

“For 51% of CEOs, sustainability is now the biggest business challenge.” We partner with you to develop a long-term, customised plan to achieve your sustainability goals.

Technical Advisory

Thanks to long-standing tech partnerships in the areas of experience, sales, CRM and commerce, we have the expertise and appropriate technological solutions to transform your business.

Digital Experience Platforms (DXP)

Digital Experience Platforms help to offer a new level of personalisation and interaction. Thanks to our world-leading tech partners, we can implement the best technologies and software right away.

Customer Data Platform (CDP)

Hyper-personalisation and the merging of data silos are the basis for unique customer experiences. We support you in the implementation of state-of-the-art Customer Data Platforms.

Digital Asset Management (DAM)

Today, it is crucial to be able to use existing digital media quickly and flexibly. Based on your specific use cases, we implement the appropriate DAM system.

Entering new dimensions of the digital experience with IBM iX

Retailers, brands and consumer goods companies are facing new market dynamics and consumer expectations. We believe that companies should be focused in this environment and use technology as a differentiator to enable customers to shape their own shopping journey. This starts with understanding what customers really want – to a holistic, consistent experience across all channels. With our many years of expertise from numerous projects, the global footprint of IBM Consulting and the tech power of IBM, we accompany you in making shopping a sustainable experience and your own business more resilient.

Further links and information

IBM Institute for Business Value

IBM Branchen Retail

IBM Branchen Konsumgüter

Shared success stories in the retail sector

Further insights into the retail industry

We have decades of experience in the retail sector. Talk to our experts.

Thomas Kaindl

Chief Customer Officer Consumer, IBM iX DACH

+43 7242 71000 707

thomas.kaindl@ibmix.at

Christian Miething

Associate Director Retail & Consumer Goods, IBM iX Berlin

+49 172 9909202

christian.miething@ibmix.de

Winning over green shoppers with Responsible Retail

Experience strategies unite customers and employees

More than a way to shop: The future is “phygital”

Unlocking new potential with Social Commerce

Entering new dimensions of the digital experience with IBM iX

Further links and information

Shared success stories in the retail sector

Official Opening – IBM Consumer Lab

Best of Swiss Web Award for the Migros Sustainability Hub

GROHE X: A 360° Brand Experience

The uvex group’s new D2C multi-brand store

Strong online presence for Wienerberger

Further insights into the retail industry

Online? Offline? Phygital! Retail shopping redefined

Customer Data Platforms - worth the hype?

We have decades of experience in the retail sector. Talk to our experts.

IBM iX

Digital Experience: Turning customers and employees into fans

Winning over green shoppers with Responsible Retail

Experience strategies unite customers and employees

More than a way to shop: The future is “phygital”

Unlocking new potential with Social Commerce

From a single source: Seamless Customer and Employee Experiences

Entering new dimensions of the digital experience with IBM iX

Further links and information

Shared success stories in the retail sector

Official Opening – IBM Consumer Lab

Best of Swiss Web Award for the Migros Sustainability Hub

GROHE X: A 360° Brand Experience

The uvex group’s new D2C multi-brand store

Strong online presence for Wienerberger

Further insights into the retail industry

Online? Offline? Phygital! Retail shopping redefined

Customer Data Platforms - worth the hype?

Ready to transform your business?

We have decades of experience in the retail sector. Talk to our experts.

IBM iX

From a single source:
Seamless Customer and Employee Experiences