DAC x Groupe Marie Claire
DAC Montréal announces a strategic collaboration with the Groupe Marie Claire to boost its local presence management and the reputation of its brands.
Groupe Marie Claire, a major group recognized for its iconic brands such as San Francisco, Claire France, Grenier, Dans un jardin, Marie Claire and Livøm, has teamed up with DAC to improve its customer experience and search engine presence by optimizing its online presence for nearly 300 stores.
The objective is to reinforce the brands’ visibility and interaction on the arcoss digital platforms, ensuring a seamless and enhanced customer experience. This initiative will include customized strategies for local SEO, online review management, and the development of innovative marketing tactics customized for each brand by DAC on an ongoing basis. As well as, the optimization of all stores’ Google listings, including the implementation of Google Post, automated review responses, and social sentiment analysis. This partnership will supported, among other things, by DAC proprietary local presence management tool, TransparenSEE.
“The collaboration between Groupe Marie Claire and DAC marks a significant milestone for our local presence. With nearly 300 stores, we have often postponed updating and effectively managing this presence in our strategic planning. However, as we finally recognize its crucial role, we begin this collaboration with great excitement. Their expertise and tools will enable us to implement what will become one of our key drive-to-store strategies for the current year.” – Martin Bertrand, E-commerce Director, Groupe Marie-Claire
“I’m delighted that Martin and his team have accepted this partnership. We’ll have the chance to improve the customer experience and give these brands greater visibility. DAC offers a turnkey service, so with the lack of resources and the multitude of communication channels to manage as a retailer, it becomes unthinkable to be 100% good at everything. Groupe Marie Claire will be supported on a daily basis by our team of digital and local SEO specialists to support each store as if they were an individual brand. With my 20 years’ experience on the retail side, I can easily see how DAC services can complement marketing teams at retailers, and I’m glad Martin has put his trust in us.” – Fanny Mooijekind, General Manager, DAC Montreal.
About Groupe Marie Claire
Founded by Réal and Marie Claire Lafrance, Groupe Marie Claire grew out of their passion for fashion. Since 1965, with the opening of their first boutique in Saint-Hyacinthe, this family business has become a major player in women’s clothing and skincare industry in Quebec. In 2015, the group adopted a digitally-focused strategy, reinforcing its presence and adaptability in a constantly evolving market. Today, with six brands: Claire France, Grenier, Marie Claire Boutiques, Boutiques San Francisco, Livøm and Dans un Jardin, the group stands out for its continuous growth. Under the direction of the second generation, Sylvain, Martin and Stéphanie Lafrance, the company employs over 1,500 people and relies on local production. Approximately 10% of their clothing is made in Quebec, while almost all the products of their brand Dans un Jardin are made in Quebec as well. With nearly 300 boutiques in Quebec, Ontario and New Brunswick, Groupe Marie Claire remains true to its Montreal roots while asserting itself as an innovative leader in the fashion industry.
About DAC
DAC is a leading international media agency that helps brands connect with customers and prospects at every stage of the buying process, from discovery to hyperlocal store data optimization. Recognized by Forrester as one of the world’s leading growth driving marketing agencies, DAC is proud to help companies build, maintain and optimize their online presence, thanks to its in-house expertise in content strategy, UX, paid media, SEO and analytics. Founded in 1972, DAC now has 12 offices in the United States, Canada and Europe.
To find out more about DAC and how the company can help boost your performance, visit www.dacgroup.com.