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Why the retail apocalypse is really a renaissance, and what your company can do about it

Alida

Rather, they’re going to have to work on the customer experience if they want to capitalize on opportunities for growth. Despite headlines painting a bleak picture of a coming retail apocalypse , there is data to support that the industry is poised to grow. between 2017 and 2022. The retail apocalypse is on hold.

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10 massive business trends that will shape 2017 and beyond

Alida

We’ve collected 10 of the most insightful predictions that we believe will define not just 2017, but also the years ahead. Likewise, companies must get closer to their customers—both local and international—to continue to deliver products and services that are relevant and valuable to their target market. Global uncertainty.

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A Comprehensive Guide to Live Chat Outsourcing

Magellan Solutions

As revealed in Live Chat Statistics 2020 , 79% of customers prefer live chat support. Having a live chat option on your website gives you a competitive advantage. Customers demand immediate assistance at all times. The idea of adding live chat to your customer service channel could be overwhelming.

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Horizontal vs. vertical integration: Which fits your needs?

BirdEye

Your customer base begins to demand a more subtle approach, fearing that an intruder may recognize the light bulb as a camera and smash it. This will give your customers more options to choose from and increase sales since you are now able to meet different customer needs. Both companies supported the sale.

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The Authenticity challenge: 25 marketing, CX and innovation takeaways from the 2016 Customer Intelligence Summit

Alida

Earlier this week, more than 400 professionals in marketing, customer experience, innovation and research gathered in Chicago for the 2016 Customer Intelligence Summit. The two-day annual conference featured keynotes and presentations by some of the world’s leading customer-centric brands. Embrace the authenticity challenge.

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Experience TV Episode 4: CX in Our Cities Featuring City of LA and Timetrade

Oracle

Welcome to Experience TV, a LIVE show on social channels about the economic revolution we’re living through, the Experience Economy, where brands compete on the quality of their customer experiences. after the City of LA in 2017 — is focused on the citizen experience. Do I need to use it on my rent?

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Top 50 Customer Service Leaders – Best Customer Experience Influencers

Storyminers

We’re honored to be honored for our work alongside so many of our customer service and customer experience colleagues. This is especially true in the customer service industry. Customer Experience (CX) has catapulted into one of the most important aspects of determining business success. Adrian Swinscoe.