We need to keep up with our costumers’ changing needs and make their visit to our stores worthwhile. Once in the store, their adventure should really begin.
We must:
• Create a hub of exploration. • Deliver an experience that only The North Face can provide! • Make every Interaction count.
Our customers are changing the way they shop. They are:
• Researching our technology and products online, going into the stores with a lot of information. • Hyperconnected, using all aspects of social media. • Checking our eco credentials. • More prepared to buy than just browse than they were prior to the pandemic. • Demanding an authentic The North Face experience.
OUR GUARANTEE
In-store experience
We have clarified the The North Face EXPERIENCE we must provide every customer. It is so important that we call it… OUR GUARANTEE
EVERY CUSTOMER WILL FEEL:
• Excited by our enthusiasm and passion for all things The North Face. • Like they belong. They are keen to be actively involved and to include others in our Community.
And will leave, • Equipped with the right kit for any wild place.
OUR customers
CUSTOMER BEHAVIOUR
We acknowledge that all our customers have different needs and lifestyles. What’s most important to us is HOW they choose to SHOP.
We have identified 4 main types of behaviours we see in our stores.
Exploring on my own
Be there when I am ready
Fill my backpack!
Help me – fast!
Let’s Explore
Offer me suggestions and alternatives
Take me to the summit
Show me everything, tell me everything
FOCUS ON BEHAVIOUR
Every customer is different – they may even show different behaviour at different times. Our role is to identify their current behaviour and adapt our approach to deliver our guarantee.
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THE NORTH FACE Adventure
CUSTOMER JOURNEY
Every customer’s journey is unique.
Adventurers do not all follow the same route even when their destination is the same.
Our customers are like adventurers when it comes to their journey in our stores. Some may have already done their research. Others may simply want a demo or a try-on experience, whilst others want to be guided through what The North Face has to offer.
We are adaptable and act according to our customers’ needs rather than force them to have the service we want to provide.
adventure elements
Although each customer journey is different, we need to be skilled in whatever route they choose.
We have kept things simple for each adventure element.
Each element follows a similar pattern and we have used icons to help clarify whether the information is a best practice or a handy tool for you to use to create a The North Face experience for your customers.
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Best Practice
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We have identified 9 key adventure elements that form our The North Face Adventure building blocks.