Aquire

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

As we gear up for a busy holiday season and get ready to fly headlong into 2022, we’ve dug up some retail customer service statistics to help enhance your customer journeys and boost customer experience in the new year. 65 retail customer experience statistics. What is good retail customer service?

Retail 98

Retail Customer Service Social Media Net Promoter Score 98

Fonolo

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Over the last few years, the retail industry has undergone many drastic changes, and therefore, so has the world of the retail contact center. Physical retail locations have experienced mass closures while eCommerce and omni-channel shopping have exploded. Creating a Customer Service Strategy That Drives Business Growth.

Retail 87

Retail Customer Service Net Promoter Score Contact Center 87

Win the Customer

MARCH 20, 2017

The cost of poor customer service is going up, rising from $41 billion lost in 2013 to $62 billion in 2015 , according to research reported by NewVoiceMedia. Independent retailers are in a unique position to really set themselves apart from big corporations with the special touches they add to customer experience.

Retail 111

Retail Customer Experience Social Media Customer Acquisition 111

Inside Customer Service

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Their job is to get the word out about a company's products and services. You might find them in sales, marketing, customer service, operations, or even finance. 1 Hire customers One of the easiest approaches is to hire people who already love your product. Do you have customers who are passionate brand evangelists?

Retail 257

Retail Social Media Finance Sales 257

Shep Hyken

JULY 12, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. The Top Customer Service Trends: Digital Channels Overtake Service Options by Phillip Britt. Customer Service Competency Class Now a Requirement for Fordham Admission by Isabella Scipioni.

Customer Service 116

Customer Service Retail Entertainment Social Media 116

Customers That Stick

FEBRUARY 26, 2015

Since graduation, I have always been in the retail industry and am currently the district manager for the Once Upon A Child stores. Customer Service > Customer Experience. Tell Us More About Yourself… What was your first job and what did you learn about customer service in it? Mac > PC.

Customer Experience 164

Customer Experience Retail Sports Social Media 164

Fonolo

MARCH 19, 2019

Given the increasing number of customers they must support, these companies would certainly benefit from implementing strong customer service offerings. Utility companies have a huge opportunity to improve their customer service strategies and reap the rewards. The Benefits of Improved Customer Service.

Technology 106

Technology Technology Customer Service Social Media 106

Zendesk

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

After the chaos and uncertainty of the past few years, with supply chain woes, staffing shortages, and inflationary pressures, there is some good news for the retail industry. The National Retail Federation (NRF) predicts that holiday sales will be healthy this year. What’s more, many of those sales will come from ecommerce.

Retail 98

Retail CX Social Media Sales 98

Fonolo

OCTOBER 8, 2019

As retail contact center leaders gear up for the busiest time of the year, big data may be the last thing on their minds. However, effective use of customer data offers a significant competitive advantage. For example, retailers can provide personalized offers, reduce customer churn, and handle issues proactively.

Retail 92

Retail Contact Center Social Media Compliance 92

Fonolo

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

In every facet of a customer’s life, there is at least some encounter with the retail space, an investment of their funds in DIY projects, in personal healthcare, in family activities, in leisure, or in bare necessities. Terrible customer service! And we monitor every single Tweet. ikeacanada @IKEACASupport. Home Depot.

Retail 86

Retail Social Media Entertainment Healthcare 86

Fonolo

DECEMBER 13, 2018

While many of us are gearing up to slow down and spend quality time with family and friends, retail companies are bracing themselves for the clamor and chaos of the holiday season. Incentivize Your Customer Service Employees. The holiday season can be a difficult time for customer service employees.

Customer Service 113

Customer Service Contact Center Artificial Intelligence Social Media 113

Logicalware

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

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Customer Service 98

Customer Service Retail Social Media Omnichannel 98

Zendesk

APRIL 3, 2023

The world of retail is in a time of change. It’s no longer enough to simply offer a great product—your customers demand much more. In the flooded market with almost endless options, many retailers are competing on the quality of their service. This is where retail customer engagement plays a vital role.

Retail 98

Retail Social Media Artificial Intelligence Omnichannel 98

Return Customer

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Everything around us is evolving and so is customer service. Most businesses today have three or four channels of communication that allows customers to reach to them via phone, email, live chat and so on. It was the customer service. And that’s something you can do no matter how small or big your business is.

Customer Service 124

Customer Service E-commerce Social Media Engineering 124

Fonolo

MARCH 14, 2019

The buying experience often gets the most attention in customer service. For example, retail brands focus heavily on ensuring that sales associates help shoppers find the right sizes, greet guests warmly, create quick and easy checkout processes, and include thoughtful touches like water bottles in change rooms.

Customer Service 111

Customer Service Social Media Retail Omnichannel 111

Aquire

OCTOBER 13, 2021

New customer service trends seem to emerge every year, especially since online experiences became so important to customers. Keeping up can feel like quite the challenge, but it’s essential for meeting customer expectations in the long term. 9 customer service trends. 9 customer service trends.

Customer Service 90

Customer Service Social Media Omnichannel Artificial Intelligence 90

Fonolo

OCTOBER 30, 2019

It’s not surrising: One of the brand’s differentiators is its customer service offering. In fact, most businesses could learn from Glossier’s customer service structure as they leverage a modern approach to customer support, which promotes overall brand success. They love their job (and you can tell).

E-commerce 98

E-commerce Customer Service Social Media Retail 98

Beyond Philosophy

NOVEMBER 29, 2014

Social media feeds across the USA are sporting this meme. to boycott Black Thursday, retailers have to make a choice whether to embrace or buck the trend of “Black Thursday.” Other retailers responded to the controversial trend by announcing they would honor their employee’s holiday and stay closed.

Social Media 117

Social Media Retail Sports Gaming 117

Fonolo

DECEMBER 11, 2018

And as those of us in customer service know to a sobering degree, Twitter has quickly become a go-to platform customers use to shout about frustrating customer service experiences. And, specifically for wireless service providers, “contacting customer service by phone is the principal pain point for customers.”

Social Media 100

Social Media Contact Center Artificial Intelligence Retail 100

Fonolo

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Good customer service is crucial to the success of any business. Now imagine that your hands are tied in a million different ways and you’re unable to resolve the bulk of the customer complaints that are on the rise. This is why empowering a customer service team can be key to the overall success of any company.

Customer Service 119

Customer Service Contact Center Engineering Hospitality 119

Fonolo

OCTOBER 17, 2018

As we transition into autumn, it’s easy for us in customer service to lose the steam, energy, and focus we coveted during the rejuvenating days of summer. But while social media can reflect the negative, it can alternatively offer positive viewpoints and inspiring wisdom, often in 280 characters or less.

Customer Service 93

Customer Service Social Media Contact Center Education 93

Fonolo

MAY 16, 2019

Customer service is often not seen as the effective marketing tool that it is. It’s no surprise: on the surface, the two departments and their goals seem distinct from one another: Marketing is all about customer acquisition (or, attracting new customers), while customer service is all about customer retention.

Customer Service 124

Customer Service Customer Acquisition Customer Retention Education 124

Aquire

AUGUST 27, 2021

Shopping has always been seriously big business – with total global retail sales reaching $26.29 Yet, the actual retail experience has changed radically from just a generation ago. Fast forward to today, however, and technological advancements in the retail industry have opened up a whole new world of possibilities.

Retail 98

Retail Technology Technology AI 98

Beyond Philosophy

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

Watch out this space as in a subsequent blog we’ll give advice on the different ways to change a habit… Blogs CEM CEO Conferences consultants consumer behaviour customer Customer Analysis customer behavior Customer Behaviour customer centricity customer emotions customer engagement Customer experience customer experience books customer experience (..)

Net Promoter Score 167

Net Promoter Score CEM Gambling Social Media 167

Fonolo

OCTOBER 22, 2019

For most retail companies, the fourth quarter of the year is the busiest and most crucial part of the year for business. This can put a lot of pressure on customer service workers who are not only dealing with a higher volume of tickets but also, potentially, a more stressed shopper. . It’s the most wonderful time of the year!

Customer Service 87

Customer Service Retail Social Media Technology 87

Shep Hyken

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Please Hold: How AI Is Changing Customer Service in Call Centers by Defined.ai. VentureBeat) Excellent customer service is vital to the long-term success of any business. The study, which examined 3.7

Customer Service 74

Customer Service Social Media VOC Retail 74

Beyond Philosophy

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

Blogs Customer Experience CEM CEO Conferences consultants consumer behaviour customer Customer Analysis customer behavior Customer Behaviour customer centricity customer emotions customer engagement Customer experience customer experience books customer experience industry customer experience management Customer Experience Program customer experiences (..)

Net Promoter Score 163

Net Promoter Score CEM Social Media Retail 163

Execs In The Know

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Social media has been around for almost two decades, with 75% of the world’s population ( ages 13+) now actively engaged in an ever-evolving online community of networks and algorithms. It’s something our advisory team at VXI observes frequently when evaluating a brand’s social media technology stack.

Social Media 52

Social Media Artificial Intelligence AI Retail 52

Logicalware

JANUARY 25, 2022

So what are the biggest takeaways for contact centres and customer service teams? Analysts say this year will be all about digital-first customer experiences, with virtual assistants and video exploding onto the CX scene. This year, however, video will explode onto the retail and banking scenes. Automation & AI.

Technology 98

Technology Technology Customer Service Artificial Intelligence 98

Lumoa

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Before the digital age, customer experience in retail was a completely different world. We’ll cover its importance, provide strategies for improving it, and look at what the future holds for customer experience in retail. In This Article: What is Customer Experience and Why Is it Important? Let’s get started.

Retail 88

Retail Net Promoter Score Customer Experience CX 88

Comm100

DECEMBER 12, 2023

We all know that the world of customer service and support is constantly on the move. This blog will delve into the top four customer service trends that are expected to take center stage in 2024. In 2024, an essential customer service trend will be balancing automation with the human touch.

Innovation 91

Innovation Customer Service Omnichannel Social Media 91

Aquire

JULY 30, 2021

With more and more consumers switching to online shopping, ecommerce customer service has become a focal point for most businesses. Every online customer knows they can share reviews across a range of different social media platforms. With that in mind, it’s vital you provide the best customer service possible.

Customer Service 98

Customer Service Omnichannel Social Media Invoicing 98

Fonolo

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

At Fonolo, we’ve been wary of reading too much into channel preference data and cohort studies , but there is no denying that SMS is becoming a more significant part of customer service interactions. Businesses are getting the message, pun intended, and are starting to engage and serve customers through this channel.

Customer Service 91

Customer Service Contact Center Omnichannel B2C 91

Aquire

JANUARY 6, 2022

Using video chat technology for customer service is becoming a popular practice. Rather than relying purely on live chat or chatbots, adding video chat will ensure you offer more personal experiences to online customers. So, here’s everything you need to know about video chat technology in customer service.

Customer Service 98

Customer Service Social Media Technology Technology 98

TeamSupport

MAY 31, 2023

Chatbots are fast becoming part of the digital core of tech tools that companies utilize as a secret weapon to increase their competitive advantage in the customer service arena. Today’s chatbots are more focused on enhancing the customer experience by offering immediate answers to common challenges.

Customer Service 98

Customer Service Social Media Healthcare Omnichannel 98

Fonolo

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

If customers don’t interact with your business, you really don’t have a business, which puts a well-strategized and successful customer service strategy at the forefront of contact center success. Creating a Customer Service Strategy That Drives Business Growth. How to build a customer service strategy.

Net Promoter Score 95

Net Promoter Score Customer Service Contact Center E-commerce 95

Customers That Stick

MARCH 11, 2015

Be Your Customer’s Hero (HERO) is a different type of customer service book. Despite all of the amazing books on customer service and customer experience on the market, the book I needed didn’t exist. Is this how you feel when you work with customers? Customer service can be incredibly difficult.

Social Media 139

Social Media Retail Customer Service Customer Experience 139