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dodenhof’s New Era of Customer Loyalty

Revolutionizing engagement with a seamless, data-driven app
"Partnering with intive enabled us to create a seamless digital experience that enhances customer engagement and loyalty. This app not only meets our customers' expectations but also strengthens our connection with them. intive played a pivotal role in helping us make this important leap in our digital journey."
Thomas Pelz
COO at dodenhof

Overview

dodenhof partnered with intive to enhance its loyalty system with a seamless, data-driven app that boosts customer engagement, offers personalized rewards, and supports an omnichannel shopping experience across multiple locations.

Client

Founded in 1910, dodenhof is a leading retail and lifestyle destination in northern Germany. With a rich legacy of excellence, it has grown from a small shop into one of the region's largest shopping centers, offering a wide range of products in fashion, furniture, electronics, and home living.

Services

Front-end App Development
UX/UI Design
UX/UI Design
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The Challenge

dodenhof was relying on a traditional, card-based loyalty program that no longer met the evolving needs of its customers. To remain competitive and align with modern expectations, the company decided to place a loyalty app at the center of its omnichannel strategy. With a tight deadline to launch before key shopping periods, dodenhof partnered with intive to drive this crucial phase of their digital transformation.
Modernizing the loyalty program

The objective was clear: boost sales, increase customer retention, attract a younger, digitally savvy audience, and encourage more frequent visits. However, transitioning to a digital solution brought several operational challenges, such as integrating diverse user profiles - customers, employees, VIPs - and ensuring seamless connectivity with the cashier system.    

Additionally, the app needed to support two shopping mall locations, allowing users to easily switch between them while staying updated on events, offers, and promotions. The experience had to be smooth and consistent across all touchpoints.

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Two smartphones displaying the dodenhof app, showcasing coupons and user account features.
Our Solution

To bring the vision to life, we formed an agile team capable of scaling to meet evolving requirements, all while maintaining steady progress. Collaborating closely with dodenhof’s key stakeholders, we entered an in-depth ideation phase to align on the vision, expectations, and strategic goals. Through agile collaboration and flexible planning, we ensured the app effectively tackled operational complexities while aligning with dodenhof’s omnichannel ambitions.

Crafting Seamless Digital Experiences

With a clear plan in place, we prioritized developing an intuitive app optimized for iOS and Android platforms, ensuring accessibility. To refine the app’s user experience, we conducted live, on-site testing, gathering valuable feedback early in the process and making key adjustments to align with customer expectations.

The app features barcode integration as a standout functionality, bridging the digital and in-store experiences. This technology, seamlessly integrated with dodenhof’s cashier system, ensures a smooth and interconnected journey for every user, reinforcing the app's role at the center of dodenhof’s digital transformation.

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Impact

Enhanced Customer Experience

Despite a tight timeline, intive delivered a fully functional app within six months, ready for peak shopping periods.

The app transformed dodenhof's loyalty program by offering a seamless digital experience. Customers now access benefits directly from their phones, view purchase history, track points, and redeem discounts. It caters to three distinct customer profiles, providing personalized rewards and exclusive perks to strengthen brand loyalty. Additional features like event information, fuel prices, and return services offer users a convenient, all-in-one solution.

Data-Driven Insights

By leveraging customer data, dodenhof can create detailed individual profiles, enabling targeted campaigns, personalized coupons, and tailored promotions. Push notifications with user-specific discounts and product suggestions enhance engagement, foster repeat visits, and strengthen customer loyalty.

Driving Cost Savings and Sustainability

The app's digital approach eliminates the need for physical cards, paper leaflets, and printed receipts, resulting in significant cost savings on printing and distribution. By modernizing operations and introducing electronic receipts, the app contributes to sustainability goals, reducing paper waste and aligning with dodenhof’s environmental commitments.
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