According to Uniqode, BFCM shoppers engage with QR codes due to urgency and discounts, but require trust and value for long-term loyalty.
Every Black Friday/Cyber Monday, brands deploy QR codes, generating impressive scan rates and revenue spikes, but by January, most new customers have vanished.
The problem isn’t with the QR Code technology but with understanding the psychology behind why people scan.
However, few brands successfully transition these quick digital interactions into lasting customer relationships.
Author's summary: Understanding shopper psychology is key to long-term loyalty.