Background of the Study
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) is an approach that focuses on building and maintaining long-term relationships with customers to enhance business performance. In the retail sector, particularly in fashion retail stores, effective CRM practices can lead to increased customer loyalty, repeat purchases, and improved sales performance. Fashion retail businesses in Katsina State, like many others in Nigeria, are facing challenges related to customer retention, competitive pressures, and market dynamics. This study aims to explore how CRM strategies impact sales performance in fashion retail stores within the state, focusing on key elements such as customer satisfaction, personalized services, and targeted marketing efforts.
Statement of the Problem
Many fashion retail stores in Katsina State struggle with customer retention, leading to fluctuating sales performance. Despite the potential benefits of CRM, its application and effectiveness in the local retail context remain under-researched. This study seeks to investigate how CRM practices influence the sales performance of fashion retail stores, providing insights into how store managers can optimize CRM to enhance their sales results.
Objectives of the Study
To assess the impact of CRM practices on the sales performance of fashion retail stores in Katsina State.
To identify the CRM strategies most commonly used by fashion retail stores.
To evaluate the relationship between customer satisfaction, loyalty, and sales performance in fashion retail stores.
Research Questions
How do CRM practices influence the sales performance of fashion retail stores in Katsina State?
What are the CRM strategies employed by fashion retail stores in Katsina State?
What is the relationship between customer satisfaction, loyalty, and sales performance in fashion retail stores?
Research Hypotheses
The implementation of CRM strategies has a positive impact on the sales performance of fashion retail stores in Katsina State.
Higher levels of customer satisfaction and loyalty result in improved sales performance for fashion retail stores.
Scope and Limitations of the Study
The study will focus on fashion retail stores in Katsina State, examining the CRM strategies they implement and their effects on sales performance. Limitations may include access to proprietary sales data and the subjective nature of measuring customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Definitions of Terms
Customer Relationship Management (CRM): A business strategy designed to manage a company’s interactions with current and potential customers, aiming to improve customer satisfaction and sales performance.
Sales Performance: The effectiveness of a business in generating sales revenue and achieving sales targets.
Fashion Retail Stores: Retail outlets that primarily sell clothing, footwear, and accessories.