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Scale: Marketing that sells
Retail & Consumer

Digital marketing for Retail

Retail customers may find a product online, check it is in stock and then visit the store. Others buy straight from the website. We make both paths clear, keep product details accurate and look at profit after discounts and returns.

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How a customer finds and chooses youIllustrative example, not live data
  1. They look

    1. Find you

    A shopper looks for a nearby shop and stock.

    shoe store open today near meSee the channel
  2. They choose

    2. Visit

    They check hours and visit or order online.

    Ad Visit the store, see new stockSee the channel
  3. They hear back

    3. Follow-up

    Restock and new arrival notes for people who opted in.

    Back in stock this weekSee the channel

Example wording only. Real campaigns are built around your business.

The industry challenge

Store and website systems do not always share clean stock or customer data. Ads can promote sold-out items, and in-store purchases may not appear in online reports. A promotion that lifts sales can still cut profit if discounts and handling costs are ignored.

Where we would start

  1. 1

    Accurate local store information

    Make locations, opening hours, pickup steps and store services easy to find. Useful category content helps people find you without duplicate pages for places you do not operate.

    SEO
  2. 2

    Product ads tied to what is in stock

    Check product data, prices and stock before running Google Shopping ads. Keep online buying separate from in-store availability according to what the platforms allow and your systems support.

    Google Shopping
  3. 3

    Keeping customers using records you may contact

    Plan product updates, restock reminders and loyalty messages for people who agreed. Respect what your store systems can link, instead of assuming every in-store sale can be tied to an ad.

    Email and SMS
Your marketing plan, explained

How we help retail get more customers

Find people looking for you. Show them why to choose you. Make the next step easy. We choose the right mix for your goals, budget and team. Results vary, and growth is not guaranteed.

Google Ads for Retail

  1. Step 1They search
  2. Step 2They click your ad
  3. Step 3Visit

Illustrative example, not live data

Reach shoppers looking for products or a store nearby.

  • Google Ads and eligible Shopping ads should show accurate prices, availability and collection or delivery options.
  • Send people to the item or location they searched for.
  • Measure purchases and useful store inquiries, not traffic that cannot find the product.
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Meta ads (Facebook & Instagram) for Retail

  1. Step 1They scroll
  2. Step 2They tap your ad
  3. Step 3Visit

Illustrative example, not live data

Show people what makes a product worth a closer look.

  • Facebook and Instagram ads can demonstrate real items, introduce new stock and explain how to shop online or in store.
  • Match the ad to something available.
  • Compare actual purchases with advertising costs rather than treating every like as buying interest.
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Email marketing for Retail

  1. Step 1They sign up
  2. Step 2Emails follow
  3. Step 3They book or buy

Illustrative example, not live data. Sent only with marketing permission.

Give subscribers useful reasons to shop again.

  • With permission, email can share relevant arrivals, product advice and back-in-stock updates.
  • Match messages to interests people chose or purchases you can appropriately use.
  • Stop abandoned-order reminders after purchase and keep receipts and delivery information separate from promotional email.
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SMS marketing for Retail

  1. Step 1You text
  2. Step 2They reply
  3. Step 3Conversation

Illustrative example, not live data. Sent only with marketing permission.

Use texts for selected updates that matter now.

  • An opted-in shopper may want a requested restock alert, a genuine offer or news of a relevant launch.
  • Confirm stock and explain the terms.
  • Keep delivery phone numbers separate from marketing consent and make stopping promotional messages easy.
Explore email and SMS marketing services

How the channels work together

Use Google to capture product searches and Meta to show why an item is useful. Email supports later purchases, while texts suit relevant time-sensitive updates. Review sales after returns, discounts and delivery costs, including store sales only where you can reliably measure them. Stock and customer service need to keep up with advertising.

How we check what is working

  • Cost to win a new customer
  • Profit after returns, discounts and delivery
  • Repeat purchases and product availability

What we would measure

These are the numbers to track, not results we promise.

  • Online and store sales reported separately
  • Profit after promotions
  • Whether advertised items are in stock
  • How many customers come back
  • Cost of winning a customer, where it can be measured

Frequently asked questions

Can marketing support a store without online checkout?

Yes. Local search and suitable ads can promote visits or enquiries. Measuring differs from an online shop, and not every in-store visit or purchase can be tied to a campaign.

Can you connect store and ecommerce reporting?

We review your till system, store platform and permissions first. What can be joined depends on those systems, and the same sale should never be counted twice.

Should all our products be advertised?

Not necessarily. Stock, profit, season and demand help set priorities. Promoting a sold-out or low-profit item can waste budget even when many people click.

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Talk through your retail goals

Tell us about your business and we will suggest where to begin.

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