Tag Archives: Cognizant

Retail Banks Doing Better at Digital

Posted on April 30, 2015 by bermanevansretail

Many retail banks have adopted digital tools to enhance their level of customer service. They are often quite effective in these efforts. As Cognizant observes: “To compete effectively, banks must fully adopt digital technologies to enhance customer experience, by providing … Continue reading →

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Cognizant’s 2014 Shopper Experience Study

Posted on December 10, 2014 by bermanevansretail

RIS News and Cognizant have published a report on the state of the shopper experience in 2014. More than 5,300 respondents in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, and China were surveyed. As RIS News’ editorial director Joe Skorupa notes at the beginning … Continue reading →

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Store Associates and Customer Relationships

Posted on November 6, 2014 by bermanevansretail

It is imperative that store-based retailers recognize the importance and value of store associates in customer relationships. Some get this; others do not. Recently, Cognizant conducted a study on this and concluded that: “Store associates are the last resource shoppers … Continue reading →

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