Tag Archives: customer expectations

Why Consumers Still Abandon Their Shopping Carts and How to Fix This

Now that online retailing strategies are relatively mature, isn’t it time that more retailers figure out how to reduce the high rate of shopping cart abandonment? As Stefan Schumacher writes for the Payroll Blog: “Many online shoppers end up abandoning … Continue reading

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Tips for Shopping More Safely Online

As we know, hacking and identity theft make us more vulnerable than ever when we shop with a credit or debit card — whether in a store, over the phone, or online. So, we need to do all we can … Continue reading

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Great Retail Experience Innovations: A Slideshow

2014 was a strong year for retail innovations related to the shopping experience; and 2015 promises to usher in other innovative approaches. Whisbi, a firm that helps integrate the retail experience, has put together an excellent slideshow on this: “Retailers … Continue reading

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