UrBox becomes sole partner of Starbucks in Vietnam to optimise customer service

October 05, 2021 | 08:00
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Starbucks Vietnam has signed a partnership agreement with Vietnamese startup TOQUA UrBox JSC to enhance customer service efficiency and optimise its digital transformation with the help of UrBox, a digital rewards and loyalty solution.

On October 5, Starbucks officially chose UrBox Platform to launch its E-gift card product with various utilities and incentives. In this new form, the business and customers will have more options of meaningful gifts using just one technology application with simple operation and safe security. Starbucks E-gift card on UrBox can be used to buy or send gifts to friends, relatives, and can be used for easy transactions at Starbucks stores nationwide.

UrBox is the first unit in Vietnam to cooperate with the international beverage brand Starbucks in providing customer service using high-tech solutions. UrBox understands that gifting plans an important role in business because apart from showing gratitude, it also assists brand promotion and positioning. The Starbucks E-gift card on the UrBox app offers to optimise loyalty service not only for Starbucks but also for other businesses.

UrBox becomes sole partner of Starbucks in Vietnam to optimise customer service
Starbucks E-gift card officially activated on UrBox digital gifting platform

A Starbucks representative said: “Signing the partnership agreement with UrBox is a special event in Starbucks’ activities in connecting with Vietnamese enterprises to support our partners in taking care of their customers and staff. At the same time, businesses can be assured of their service quality and improve the efficiency of marketing activities. This is a digital solution bringing numerous utilities for which UrBox has been trusted.”

UrBox E-gift – Smart technology solution for loyalty service, outstanding business connection

E-gift is one of the digital technology solutions to solve the problem of loyalty service in the 4.0 era, especially in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Furthermore, this digital platform is suitable for the growing use of digital technology with its benefits of time-saving, flexibility, and easy access from anywhere.

Regarding the creation of technology solutions to bring optimal loyalty service, Bui Hoai Nam, general manager of UrBox shared: “As a core value, UrBox, Starbucks, and other business partners always wish to bring customers the best experiences. UrBox provides a platform solution for loyalty, rewards, and gifting programme of businesses with a network of suppliers/merchants including online and offline in the market. With a diverse gift store, UrBox helps businesses maximise costs, time, and resources in implementing marketing programmes, attracting new customers, running customer and partner appreciation events, as well as taking care and awarding staff. UrBox looks forward to applying this platform solution as a catalyst to promote the sustainability of business relationships as a bridge to engage with individual customers.”

The difference of UrBox is the flexibility in meeting the gifting needs of each business, which positions the brand, step by step addresses the gifting issue in the market. Currently, UrBox has more than 180 gift brand partners in the fields of restaurant, coffee, e-commerce, entertainment, and services, along with a network of more than 10,000 stores allowing gift redemption across Vietnam, and more than one million UrBox app users. With that being said, UrBox enables businesses to not only connect with hundreds of partners in all fields easily but also have the ability to bring more gift options to loyal customers, and create more interesting and modern service experiences.

With a gift store constantly updated from reputable and quality brands, customers can actively choose their favourite products from a network of partners within their availability to meet the essential needs of life and fully enjoy the conveniences. Moreover, with a few simple touches, customers can also send gifts or messages to their loved ones anytime, anywhere.

UrBox is a digital gifting and loyalty platform of businesses with a network of online and offline suppliers. With more than 10,000 accepted gift stores, more than 180 gift brand partners, UrBox not only helps businesses optimise loyalty service activities but also attracts new customers from marketing programmes. UrBox currently works with big businesses such as Vietnam Airlines, Grab Vietnam, AIA, and VPBank, among others.

Starbucks is a globally renowned coffee brand and currently the largest coffee company in the world, established in 1971 in the US. Entering Vietnam in 2013, Starbucks now has over 60 stores in four cities, namely Hanoi, Haiphong, Danang, and Ho Chi Minh City. This international coffee brand conquers Vietnamese customers by prioritising customer experience and system stability. In 2021, Starbucks celebrates its 50th anniversary globally and its eighth year in Vietnam.

By Bui Nhan

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