Tag Archives: planning

How to Be Better at Customer Service

Posted on January 9, 2017 by bermanevansretail

Last week, we wrote about one aspect of customer service — the retailer’s return policy — and its impact on consumer satisfaction. Today, we are presenting a broad-based infographic on good customer service that was developed by  Exponential Solutions (The … Continue reading →

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L.L. Bean’s Dominant Edge: Its Return Policy

Posted on January 3, 2017 by bermanevansretail

Now that the 2016 holiday shopping season is over (except for spending gift cards), a vital question to consider from both the customer’s and retailer’s perspective is: What kind of return policy best serves my needs? For many consumers, the … Continue reading →

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Can Tesla Sell Direct and Bypass Dealers?

Posted on December 27, 2016 by bermanevansretail

As we approach the end of 2016, we are going to present some of the most popular of the more than 1,500 posts that have appeared on Retailing A to Z. Today, we cover Tesla’s unique and controversial dealership program … Continue reading →

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