Tag Archives: customer service

Is BMW’s New High-Tech Selling Approach Going to Be a Winner?

As we have reported before (see the story on Tesla seeking to bypass traditional car dealers), the retail auto industry is changing. Now comes word that BMW is going to change the dealership experience and modify the role of salespeople. … Continue reading

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Are Your Customers Passionate About You?

As we know, customer satisfaction alone is often insufficient for generating and sustaining long-term customer loyalty. It is important to exceed customer expectations whenever possible and drive greater customer passion. Consider these findings from a recent Responsys study of U.S. … Continue reading

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Tips for Offering a Better Customer Experience

After all of the recent data breach and deliveries problems that have been in the news, it’s time to get back to focusing on how to optimize the retail customer experience — and to recapturing customer trust. As Jeannie Walters, … Continue reading

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