Locally Partners with ENDVR
Locally Partners with ENDVR to Drive Online-to-Offline Retail Sales Allowing Brands to Promote Retailers Investing In Store Product Expertise
NEW ORLEANS (October 2, 2024) – Locally, the premier platform linking online shoppers with in-stock products at nearby retailers today announced a powerful new partnership with ENDVR, the top digital incentives and training platform designed to engage, motivate, and educate frontline store employees directly. This strategic integration empowers brands and retailers to accelerate growth by equipping store teams with advanced digital tools and in-depth product knowledge, enhancing the in-store experience and driving higher customer satisfaction. Additionally, brands can now promote retailers that invest in in-store expertise, whether it be in selling, supporting, or operating products. Together, Locally and ENDVR are setting a new standard for retail success by bridging the gap between digital convenience and personalized in-store expertise.
ENDVR is a leading retail sales enablement platform that helps brands connect directly with frontline retail sales associates (RSAs) by providing digital education, sales incentives, and in-store merchandising programs. Through ENDVR, RSAs gain access to comprehensive product training, ensuring they are well-equipped to engage customers knowledgeably. Its incentive and rewards programs further drive engagement and boost sales performance. Partnering with ENDVR, Locally allows brands to promote and bias towards retailers' expertise when it directs shoppers to local stores or in-stock inventory. Shoppers can see the nearby shops that can buy specific products and stores that have the most expertise in selling and servicing those products.
“We are committed to equipping brands and local retailers with the tools to excel in today’s digital landscape,” said Mike Massey, CEO and founder of Locally. “Our partnership with ENDVR goes beyond simply showing where products are in stock, it highlights retailers that have invested in training their staff to sell, support, and even use the products. This added layer of intelligence transforms the shopping experience, ensuring customers receive the products they need and the expertise that enhances their use and satisfaction. It’s a win for everyone involved.”
"Having worked in retail for over 20 years, I know that the success of a brand starts with the knowledge and engagement of the front-line retail sales associates,” said Steve Gendron, co-founder and CEO of ENDVR. “Our integration with Locally empowers brands to educate their retail teams at scale and reward stores for excellence with badges displayed directly on Locally's dealer locator. This gives customers the confidence they're shopping at a top-performing, knowledgeable store while providing retailers with tangible recognition for their efforts. We're delighted to bring this next level of brand and store collaboration to the market."
For more information about the partnership and/or to see a demo, contact sales@locally.com or visit https://join.locally.com.
For more information about ENDVR, contact@endvr.io or visit https://www.endvr.io/endvr-x-locally
About ENDVR
ENDVR is a leading retail sales enablement platform that helps brands connect directly with frontline retail sales associates (RSAs) with targeted digital education, sales incentive & in-store merchandising programs. ENDVR empowers frontline retail teams with important product knowledge and motivating sales incentives, ENDVR ensures brands are recommended to customers where it matters most: on the store floor. ENDVR is helping to transform the retail landscape by enabling brands to have smarter, more connected and impactful sales interactions on the store floor, at their wholesale partners.
About Locally
Locally creates an integrated shopping experience for consumers by bridging online and offline retail. With tech implemented by over 1,000 major brands, Locally is the industry leader in online-to-offline shopping solutions. Locally’s tools are powered by real-time inventory from over 47,000 retailers worldwide and are utilized by more than 55 million shoppers every month. To learn more about Locally’s online-to-offline shopping solutions, visit https://join.locally.com/.