Barneys looks into eliminating catalogs

WHAT’S TRENDING

As we enter the digital market, physical mailers and catalogs are becoming less prevalent to engage the younger more affluent demographic. Barneys New York is focusing more energy to target the younger consumer through digital videos for its Co-Op Line.

The Brand is not eliminating direct marketing and catalogs completely, and they will be offering it for other lines that engage with an older demographic with a “touch and feel” mentality.  However, Co-Op’s Spring Line will be released completely in digital format for the first time.

Currently, Barneys has two videos on its ecommerce site at http://www.barneys.com for both the Men’s and Women’s Co-Op lines.

The videos have a different dynamic than others than consumers might have been accustomed to in the past.  Typically there would be loud music, some dancing/or movement – Barneys’ tried to create some type of interaction with the models such as an interview or more specific movement so consumers can better see how the apparel moves/fits.

While watching the video, consumers are able to click on an article of clothing, which will expand the product and allow them to add it to their shopping cart to checkout at their convenience.

Consumers are also able to scroll through different looks, which are accompanied by the designer’s name.

Promotion for this launch was done though email as well as social media outreach to connect with their direct clientele.

Opportunities for this outreach are endless, especially when it comes to relatability.  Models could essentially be anyone that their target customer could connect with, which would create appeal for those particular products.

 

Dalia Strum teaches SXF 120: Blogging Smarts for Business.