Tag Archives: customer experience

Resistance to Scanning and Bagging?

Posted on September 10, 2018 by

Today’s in-store technology often seeks to enhance the customer experience. Sometimes this works. And sometimes it doesn’t. Let’s see how. Continue reading →

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Macy’s Social Media Superstars

Posted on July 5, 2018 by

Obviously, social media greatly affect retailers. And Macy’s social media superstars represent a key way to connect with customers. These prior posts exemplify our coverage of social media: How Social Media Can Energize In-Store Sales  Social Media Video Marketing Tips for Building … Continue reading →

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Data Analytics Can Enhance Customer Experiences

Posted on May 14, 2018 by

We know that using data analytics can enhance customer experiences. And in a big way. Thus, this post takes a marketing client perspective of analytics. For a further look at data analytics, visit these posts: Data Analytics Can Help Predict … Continue reading →

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Changing Customer Experience Expectations

Posted on March 15, 2018 by

To succeed, changing customer experience expectations must be monitored. And fulfilled. A great customer experience facilitates repeat business. For example, look at these posts. Consistency Makes Good Customer Experiences Better. Closing the Customer Experience Gap. Better Customer Experience: Factor Consideration. … Continue reading →

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Virtual Reality Comes to Life at Vera Bradley

Posted on February 28, 2018 by

To create an outstanding customer experience, many firms want to use new high-tech tools. Thus, some now experiment with artificial intelligence. And others track shoppers online and in stores. Still other firms market voice-activated digital assistants and employ online chatbots. … Continue reading →

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Consistency Makes Good Customer Experiences Better

Posted on February 15, 2018 by

Consistency makes good customer experiences better for all parties. Thus, we must ask. Are firms doing well with customer service (the customer experience). Or is it just hype? Some firms are doing well, other not so much. And consistency of … Continue reading →

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Music Improves Customer Experience, Even in Serious Settings

Posted on October 25, 2017 by

Store retailers will try anything (almost) to enhance the customer experience. This includes Engineering a Great Retail Customer Experience and Worlds of Online and Offline Businesses Continue to Merge.  Today’s post is on how music improves customer experience.   Music Improves Customer Experience An … Continue reading →

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