Gift Cards, Loyalty and China Expansion with Elisabeth de Gramont, Frank And Oak

Elisabeth de Gramont is the Head of Impact at Canadian fashion brand Frank And Oak. A bricks and clicks B Corp retailer founded in 2012 that now has 15 stores in Canada and does the other 50% of its sales via its Shopify site. Elisabeth is also Chief Brand Officer at Unified Commerce Group.In this episode we discuss:How do you determine your top customers?How does Frank and Oak communicate their sustainability practices to their customers?Lessons from a brand strategist and consumer marketing expertThe key considerations for Western brands looking to expand into the Chinese market<br/>Time stamps:[05:01] The brand’s focus on sustainability and timeless pieces.[09:15] Using innovative materials for sustainable fashion.[17:18] Need someone on the ground in China.[22:45] Identify loyal customers and reward their loyalty.[24:23] Encourage team to share weekly recommendations for inspiration.[29:54] Insights from Elizabeth on sustainable brand evolution, transparency, and China expansion.Free trial of SHOPLINE >>> https://ecmp.info/shopline Find the tech to solve your challenges at eCommerce Tech >> https://ecmp.info/techGet all the links and resources we mention & join our email list at https://ecmp.infoLove the show? Chloe would love your feedback - leave a review here: https://ecmp.info/review or reply to the episode Q&A on Spotify.Interested in being a Sponsor? go here: https://ecmp.info/sponsor <br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy