Tag Archives: customer service

Is Free Shipping a Must for Online Retailers?

As we reported before, free shipping is highly desirable by shoppers. Here’s further evidence of this. Consider this commentary by Erin Lynch, writing for MultiChannelMerchant.com: “Free shipping was once the goldmine for online retailers and what set you apart from … Continue reading

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Macy’s Keeps Striving to be Seamless

As Macy’s expands its online presence, the company is also enhancing its ability to ship directly from stores to consumers so that the shopping experience is “seamless.” According to Erin Lynch, reporting for MultiChannelMerchant.com: “In what Macy’s is calling a continual effort … Continue reading

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Learning from Customer Complaints

Watch this video clip from serial entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk about turning customer complaints into opportunities.    

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