Tag Archives: customer service

UPS to Aid Retailers in Return Process

Posted on September 27, 2017 by bermanevansretail

Many firms not named Amazon are looking for a way to greatly improve the customer return process. Now, UPS comes to the rescue. As Andria Cheng reports for eMarketer: “In retailers’ fight against Amazon, it looks like there is a new … Continue reading →

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Omnichannel and Great Customer Experiences

Posted on August 24, 2017 by bermanevansretail

There are vital customer service benefits for retailers to move from multichannel to omnichannel strategies. Here is a very good example involving Staples. As reported by Dave Sutton for TopRight Consulting: “When Faisal Masud joined Staples as Chief Digital Officer … Continue reading →

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How Zappos Stays Ahead

Posted on August 3, 2017 by bermanevansretail

Zappos, a subsidiary owned by Amazon, clearly has a unique corporate culture that has helped it to grow in popularity. Today, this online retailer offers shoes, apparel, accessories, and other consumer lifestyle products. Here are some corporate culture examples that … Continue reading →

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