Tag Archives: customer expectations

What Does It Mean to Be Customer Centric?

Posted on May 25, 2015 by bermanevansretail

Virtually all retailers understand that long-term success is only possible with happy, fulfilled customers. But what does it take to be truly “customer centric”? Consider the following slideshow from Raymark (empowering retailers for 25 years with technology solutions):  “As our physical … Continue reading →

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Do Better in Dealing with Negative Online Reviews

Posted on May 19, 2015 by bermanevansretail

Negative online reviews can have a devastating effect on businesses — unless they are handled properly. Here are some suggestions from Konnecti, a company that helps clients build their online presence.    

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Fitting Rooms Go Digital

Posted on May 12, 2015 by bermanevansretail

As we have reported before (see, for example, 1, 2, 3), many retailers have hopped on the digital revolution. Now, we are even seeing digital fitting rooms. Niki Blasina reports for the Wall Street Journal that some retailers are deploying “video … Continue reading →

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