Tag Archives: dissatisfaction

How Good Is the Customer Experience YOU Offer?

Posted on August 7, 2017 by

For many consumers, the shopping experience is as important as — or more important than — prices in influencing their purchase behavior. And with today’s extensive amount of competition, consumer patience is at an all-time low. Melissa Global Intelligence is … Continue reading →

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How Retailers Can Be More Customer-Centric

Posted on November 17, 2016 by

A while back, Professor Joel Evans of Hofstra University’s Zarb School of Business wrote an article about “Customer Centricity” for Promo Magazine (now part of Chief Marketer.) The essence of that still rings true today — even more so given … Continue reading →

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Franchisee Problems at McDonald’s

Posted on September 29, 2015 by

The backbone of McDonald’s long-term growth around the world is its franchising system, whereby the vast majority of McDonald’s outlets are owned and operated by franchisees. However, McDonald’s has not performed strongly for a while. And many of its franchisees … Continue reading →

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