Stores using Mobietrain
Getting back to better after the Covid-19 pandemic
Employees using MobieTrain
The challenge Timberland had
Timberland stores, like many retailers around the globe, were completely shut down because of the Covid-19 pandemic. The team faced a great challenge when thinking about what it was going to be like when stores reopened. Questions like ‘How do we get back to business?’, ‘What do we do with our associates?’ and ‘How do we service our customers properly?’ arose. ‘Back to better’ became Timberland’s mantra and the framework to how they approached this challenge.
How we solved it
First learning track: unlock the lockdown
This directly addressed how to provide services when coming out of a lockdown: wearing a facemask, how to smile at a consumer when they can’t see you, etc. It addressed the safety of their staff and consumers. Safety came first.
Second learning track: KPI’s
How to make higher conversions, how to drive units per transaction. This track aligned employees and educated them on how their daily work impacts the business’ bottom line.
Third learning track: purpose-led service
At Timberland, purpose is the centerpiece of our service to consumers. In addition, we are striving to transform associates from salespeople to brand ambassadors. This track refreshed that feeling of purpose and reminded us to communicate our values throughout the sale.
Fourth learning track: omnichannel
This one was a very key track asit started to introduce changes that were being rolled out across their stores. It was the first step they took in showing their associates that the role of the store was going to change.
Benefits for Timberland
Omnichannel approach: making the shift from traditional retail to a hybrid model (distribution, ecommerce, showroom) with microlearning for higher engagement
Higher conversion rates: 70% increase in conversion and positive comparable store sales in most countries
Agile and engaged workforce: reskilling and upskilling; learning content is relevant for each store and market sales associates become storytellers
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