Fonolo

OCTOBER 7, 2021

With businesses reopening after COVID-19 closures, US economist Mark Zandi asserts that retailers benefited significantly from the reopening economy. Moreover, retail spending is expected to increase by 19% this year. These predictions represent significant opportunity for retailers. Why retail call centers are so important.

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Contact Center Retail Customer Expectations Technology 141

Customer Think

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

As 2024 unfolds, the dynamic landscape of retail invites the evolution of how retailers approach customer experience (CX). In order for retailers to earn consumer loyalty during the new year, they must incorporate several strategies into their […]

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Retail CX Customer Experience Technology 69

Doing CX Right

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Explore AI's transformative power to elevate retail customer customer service. The post Lessons from Zappos: Elevating AI Integration for Next-Level Retail Customer Service appeared first on Doing CX Right.

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Retail AI Customer Service CX 106

The DiJulius Group

MARCH 4, 2024

The post Retail Strategy: Experience, Experience, Experience appeared first on The DiJulius Group.

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Retail Customer Experience 86

Customer Think

JANUARY 20, 2023

Let’s start 2023 with a retail homework assignment. Here’s the point: Retailers and brands tend to confuse customer habits with customer loyalty. List the top three reasons your customers are loyal to you. Convenience doesn’t count. I’ll wait.

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Retail Customer Loyalty 135

Customer Think

APRIL 12, 2024

Can a retailer’s loyalty program drive customer loyalty and become a source of revenue? Some retailers and grocers are already leveraging the idea of augmenting a loyalty program with a paid membership, and, by the numbers, they have very good reason for doing so.

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Retail Omnichannel Customer Loyalty 72

Beyond Philosophy

JULY 7, 2022

It’s about brick-and-mortar retail because, after the pandemic, physical retail is bouncing back as people want a real-life experience after the lockdowns and other events. How can these retailers benefit from the new technologies? How can these retailers benefit from the new technologies?

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Retail Artificial Intelligence AI Start-ups 160

Uniphore

DECEMBER 7, 2021

According to Deloitte , retailers can expect sales to increase by 7-9% — a very merry holiday, indeed.?However, Customers may still flock to big online retailers and avoid brick-and-mortar establishments. Retail CX Trends in 2021: Holiday Retail Challenges You Can Turn Into Opportunities. However, obstacles still loom.

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Retail CX Omnichannel Artificial Intelligence 130

Customer Think

MARCH 16, 2023

The retail industry is constantly evolving, and technology has played a significant role in this change. One of the most notable advancements in the retail industry is the use of digital signage.

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Retail Customer Relationship Technology Technology 118

Customer Think

MAY 20, 2024

Predictive AI Powers Personalized Shopping Experiences In the swiftly changing retail landscape, the gap between consumer expectations and the reality of their shopping experiences is growing.

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Retail AI Customer Experience Technology 64

Zendesk

APRIL 3, 2023

The world of retail is in a time of change. In the flooded market with almost endless options, many retailers are competing on the quality of their service. This is where retail customer engagement plays a vital role. What is retail customer engagement? Why is customer engagement in retail important?

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Retail Social Media Artificial Intelligence Omnichannel 98

Customer Think

JUNE 3, 2023

Eight in 10 retailers have said they plan to sell their goods through additional digital channels in 2023. Leave it to Amazon to level it up to a channel few likely considered: Anywhere. Amazon Anywhere is the online giant’s latest endeavor to further integrate its various sales streams: this time by selling goods on the […]

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Retail CX Sales Customer Loyalty 117

Customer Think

JULY 13, 2021

Augmenting Retail space with intelligent technologies that can create an interactive and context-specific personalization experience. Technology-driven innovations ranging from one-click ordering to personalized recommendations to smart speakers to anticipatory shipping are redefining shopping.

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Retail Technology Technology Innovation 137

Customer Think

MARCH 13, 2024

Retail is evolving with the adoption of generative AI, promising to revolutionize operations from product catalog management to customer support. According to McKinsey, integrating gen AI could unlock an additional $310 billion in value for the retail sector, particularly in optimizing customer interactions.

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Retail AI Technology Technology 75

Customer Think

MAY 20, 2024

In today’s digital age, the retail industry has undergone significant transformations, driven largely by the rise of e-commerce and consumers’ evolving expectations. Traditionally dominated by physical stores, the home improvement industry has not been immune to these changes.

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Omnichannel E-commerce Retail Customer Experience 64

Lumoa

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Before the digital age, customer experience in retail was a completely different world. We’ll cover its importance, provide strategies for improving it, and look at what the future holds for customer experience in retail. The retail market is insanely competitive today. Where and how they take place has changed, of course.

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Retail Net Promoter Score Customer Experience CX 94

Customer Think

APRIL 21, 2023

Introduction Though the pandemic is over, the retail industry is still contending with serious challenges when it comes to demand. Economic uncertainty and skyrocketing inflation are making consumers more conservative with their finances, as well as more particular about their in-store experience.

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Retail Finance Customer Service Technology 111

eglobalis

JULY 13, 2020

Retail Digital and Physical Experience Can Still Satisfy Europeans during COVID-19. The post Retail Digital Experience Can Still Satisfy Europeans during COVID-19 appeared first on Eglobalis.

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Retail Customer Relationship Innovation CX 168

Customer Think

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

As everybody knows, the retail scene has undergone a significant change, with technology woven into the modern shopping experience. The days when shopping recalled a picture filled with aisles, crowds, and not knowing whether the item or size you want will be available are a distant memory.

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Retail Technology Technology Customer Experience 59

Zendesk

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Change is the only constant in the retail service industry. Almost overnight, retailers big and small had to adapt to a whole new way of serving their customers digitally. Below, we unpack key takeaways from the report and explore what retail “Champions” are doing to win in CX, so you can go from a retail Starter to a retail Champion.

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Retail CX Non-Profits Omnichannel 98

Fonolo

APRIL 6, 2021

Every time a customer interacts with one of your sales associates or call center agents, the outcome will impact how shoppers perceive your retail brand. shoppopdisplays #CustomerService #Retail Click To Tweet. 80% of retail profits are generated by the most loyal 20% of customers. Master the “FAB” Formula.

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Retail Customer Service Sales Contact Center 126

SurveySensum

JULY 27, 2023

Customer feedback is an invaluable tool that empowers retailers to create exceptional, personalized experiences that keep customers coming back for more. By understanding the voice of customers , the brand continuously evolves to offer unforgettable retail experiences that leave a lasting impression on its customers.

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Zendesk

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

After the chaos and uncertainty of the past few years, with supply chain woes, staffing shortages, and inflationary pressures, there is some good news for the retail industry. The National Retail Federation (NRF) predicts that holiday sales will be healthy this year. What’s more, many of those sales will come from ecommerce.

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Retail CX Social Media Sales 98

Beyond Philosophy

NOVEMBER 28, 2020

Retail is Broken: This is the Solution. Some might say that retail is dead, another victim of COVID-19. The pandemic has hastened changes to physical and digital retail experiences and customer behavior. Psychological theory underlays much of our behavior in retail experiences. People also use body stimuli in thinking.

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Retail Management Consulting Customer Experience CX 78

Customer Think

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Over the last two years, many commerce industry experts viewed brick-and-mortar retail as an afterthought. With the Covid-19 pandemic forcing retailers to close their doors or drastically curtail operations, it looked like ecommerce would finally land a death blow on the sector. Instead, the retail sector has come roaring […].

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Retail Technology Technology CX 75

Fonolo

OCTOBER 22, 2020

With the holiday season around the corner, retailers are feeling the pressure as they navigate one of the most demanding periods in a post-COVID world. . Following suit, Salesforce predicts that “up to 30% of global retail sales will be made through digital channels this upcoming holiday season.” But it’s not over yet. Morning Consult.

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Retail E-commerce Social Media Finance 133

Customer Think

JANUARY 19, 2022

This is what retail innovation will look like in 2022. Funding for retail technology reached a record $29 billion in the first quarter of 2021, as retailers and tech companies sought to […].

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Retail Innovation Technology Technology 137

Customer Think

JANUARY 3, 2023

They only deal with their distributors, brokers, and retailers but need to communicate with people who actually buy their products. The great bulk of CPG startups operates as B2B companies. They need to be more curious about the way they get and use their products. So long as case volumes grow, they are pleased. So […].

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Customer Think

MAY 28, 2024

Retailers are no longer competing merely on price and product quality but increasingly on the quality and responsiveness of their customer care. In today’s globalized and digital-first marketplace, customer expectations have soared to unprecedented heights.

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Omnichannel Retail Customer Service Customer Expectations 75

Customer Think

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Retailers might not be thankful for “50% off” signs, but as they barrel toward Black Friday, they should be thankful for Turtles, toddlers and their own employees. These three shopping influencers – and several others – have helped boost retail traffic in 2023.

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Retail Customer Loyalty 59