How to Leverage In-Store Inventory for Online Sales SIA Sales Seminar
Introductions Jared Snelson Business Development Manager Shopatron
HOW TO LEVERAGE IN-STORE INVENTORY FOR ONLINE SALES Introduction to Mervin Manufacturing ➤ Company History ➤ eCommerce Objectives ➤ eCommerce Results Benefits of Dealer Fulfillment ➤ Increase Sales: Direct and Wholesale ➤ Effective Online Marketing Future of Consumer Engagement ➤ Live Inventory ➤ Order Routing Flexibilities Summary Agenda
Mervin Manufacturing - Case Study
MERVIN MANUFACTURING ➤ Company founded in 1977 ➤ Origins as surfboard shapers and snowboard builders ➤ Brands: Lib Tech (snowboards & Waterboards), Gnu, Bent Metal and Freedom Dolly ➤ Dealers in North America and Distributors Internationally Mervin Manufacturing - History
MERVIN MANUFACTURING ➤ Translate site traffic to sales without competing with dealers ➤ Increase wholesale sales ➤ Provide the best possible customer service ➤ Create a streamlined and manageable online environment Ecommerce Goals
MERVIN MANUFACTURING ➤ Turnkey site solution ➤ Increase retailer fulfilled orders ➤ Over 300 participating retailers ➤ Stand alone store allowing for simple, effective method for ecommerce management Initial Shopatron Launch
MERVIN MANUFACTURING ➤ 60% year-over-year increase in online sales in 2012 ➤ Increased order volume 20% in 2012 versus 2011 ➤ Create a streamlined and manageable online environment Results
MERVIN MANUFACTURING ➤ Less clicks = increased conversion rate ➤ Complete design flexibility ➤ Utilize Shopatron for order processing and ecommerce management Continued Improvement
How can your company benefit with Shopatron?
BENEFITS OF DEALER FULFILLMENT Maximize sales through dealer involvement Dealer Fulfilled Orders: ➤ Give consumers the ability to purchase from your site when your warehouse may be out of stock ➤ Move national inventory, even from poor weather regions ➤ Ensure dealer sell-through to improve year-over-year inline purchasing ➤ 57% of retailers increase spend with brands partnering with Shopatron
BENEFITS OF DEALER FULFILLMENT Maximize sales through dealer involvement Effectively Promote and Market eCommerce: ➤ Utilize promotions: free shipping, gift with purchase, etc. ➤ Price similarly to street pricing: MAP, late season sell-through, previous season product ➤ Search engine marketing: pay per click ads, SEO, marketing ➤ Brands using Shopatron see an average increase of 49% in online sales
BENEFITS OF DEALER FULFILLMENT Maximize sales through dealer involvement Pro Store Functionality: ➤ Username/password protected logins ➤ Multi-tiered discounting ability ➤ Shipping address and order amount restriction capability
The Future of Consumer Engagement
SUPERIOR ONLINE SHOPPING Bob and the Weekend Getaway Customer Experience ➤ Customers’ expectations for service are being taught at the major retailer level ➤ Innovation is necessary to continue improving your brand’s customer experience
SUPERIOR ONLINE SHOPPING From “Find a Store” to “Which Stores have product now?” Accurate local availability gives shoppers the confidence to drive to the store and buy your products. Dealer Locator Local Real-Time Availability
Deliver Convenience with Same-Day In-Store Pickup FPO SUPERIOR ONLINE SHOPPING
Enable Faster Order Assignment and Fulfillment Shoppers receive their products faster and retail stores save time and fulfill more online orders. SUPERIOR ONLINE SHOPPING
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