Kayako

JANUARY 24, 2018

Which brings me neatly toward 2018’s customer service trends: Customer Service Trends 2018: Creating Effortless Customer-Centric Experiences. Consumers want a messaging experience over live chat. It’s easy to see why this retail customer experience makes it effortless for returning customers. Probably not.

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Customer Centricity Self Service Trends Customer Experience 208

Second to None

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Recently, Amazon made another huge leap in their brand journey, eclipsing a market value of over $1 trillion. Amazon has changed the face of the American retail industry, forcing brands of all sizes and styles to complete self-assessment in the face of this retail juggernaut.

Retail 54

Retail Brands Fashion Voice of Customer 54

NetBase

MARCH 25, 2020

Businesses and consumers are operating in a new reality as they pull together to fight the Coronavirus pandemic. How do companies stay on the consumers’ radar with business closures and mandated quarantines? Love, Thank, Favorite Retailer,” are three top emotions that offer hope to retailers, and inspiring creativity to shine.

Retail 46

Retail Consumers Fashion Financial 46

ReviewTrackers

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Reputation marketing is a way of thinking about your reputation in the same way you think about your marketing – the more positive your brand’s reputation, the more growth you can deliver. According to Steve Olenski , contributor for Forbes, many brands don’t think about reputation management until a company crisis occurs.

Brands 104

Brands Marketing Social Media Sports 104

Clarivate

APRIL 18, 2024

In 2024, watch as the global trendsetter brings to bear its technological expertise combined with a captive Prime membership, brand recognition, and national employer buy-in to re-envision healthcare that truly works around the patient.

Healthcare 52

Healthcare Retail Hospitality Insurance 52

NetBase

JULY 22, 2020

Many brands are still adjusting alongside the coronavirus, yet the social concerns of customers continue to evolve as well. Here, we’ll take a look at some of the some of the changes taking place in the market and what luxury brands are doing different to meet the needs of consumers right now. and European luxury markets.

Consumers 59

Consumers Meeting Brands Ecommerce 59

Oracle

JANUARY 14, 2018

This week, the SmarterCX.com team was at NRF 2018 , the National Retail Federation’s Big Show. Javits Convention Center, NRF is one of the largest and most anticipated retail events each year, and showcases the latest in retail customer experience trends and technology innovations.

Retail 49

Retail Customer Experience Innovation Conference 49

Eptica

JANUARY 16, 2019

Date: Wednesday, January 16, 2019 Author: Olivier Njamfa - CEO & Co-Founder Why 2019 is all about trust for brands and consumers. This uncertainty also impacts consumers and their spending. Given these issues, how can your brand win and retain their loyalty? Published on: January 16, 2019. Share this page on: Tweet.

Consumers 71

Consumers Brands Social Media Measurement 71

Kayako

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

In 2018, the vast majority of products on the market are pretty similar. As consumers, our needs are satisfied all around. It means consumers expect great product quality, but it’s no longer a currency that differentiates your business. That’s the job of your product and brand. What does that mean for businesses?

Loyalty Programs 182

Loyalty Programs Loyalty Brands Retail 182

Oracle

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

At NRF 2019 , we asked retail leaders, “What are the top retail trends in 2019?” ” From extended reality and actionable artificial intelligence to autonomous checkout, hear about 10 of the hottest retail trends and technologies they see making a difference in shopping experiences this year.

Retail 89

Retail Trends Competitive Advantage Consulting 89

Alida

OCTOBER 18, 2018

Our flagship customer intelligence event in London was a great opportunity to discuss the latest innovations and product updates in the industry, the constantly evolving expectations of today’s consumer, and how to deliver a superior customer experience in 2018. We can segment by brand, by women, by men and so much more.

How To 113

How To Groups Customers Innovation 113

Oracle

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

For both marketers and retailers, the most influential technologies available were those that used customer – and even employee – data to improve experiences and make marketing smarter, more streamlined, and ultimately a more profitable venture. Now, in 2018, the excitement that surrounded big data has worn off.

Analytics 90

Analytics Data Fashion Retail 90

Maru Group

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

Brands and businesses operating in the UK are facing an uncertain time. Yet, Maru/edr research in the hours immediately after the latest budget publication showed that less than 1 in 4 (23%) UK consumers agree with Philip Hammond that austerity is coming to an end. People’s expectations of brands and businesses will be on the rise.

Customer Experience 149

Customer Experience ROI Travel Fashion 149

Comm100

AUGUST 23, 2018

It’s 2018, and customer expectations are changing faster than ever. Consumer patience is dwindling; we want better, more accessible products, and everything that we do seems to revolve around convenience. This blog post is not about the top customer service trends to watch out for in 2018. Who is doing this right?

Exceptional Customer Service 100

Exceptional Customer Service Customer Service Chatbots Hotels 100

Hero Digital

DECEMBER 11, 2018

But as products and services continue to emphasize customer satisfaction, the future of brand differentiation will be creating emotional brand experiences. Brand loyalty is at an all-time low, but values-driven connections are tipping the scale for customers across generations. Enter your brand. Reassurance.

Omni-Channel 42

Omni-Channel Connections Brands Healthcare 42

Oracle

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Today, the customer experience isn’t bound to any one physical or digital space, as 73% of consumers use multiple channels to shop , according to a Harvard Business Review study of 46,000 shoppers. Fast-food restaurants may get even faster thanks to retail innovation in customer service tech.

Retail 74

Retail Innovation Trends Ecommerce 74

NetBase

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Geography is an important social analytics metric – that’s why we venture near and far in our quest to understand consumer love for brands. Our latest NetBase Brand Passion Report 2019: Top Loved Australian Brands reveals insights about brands in the magical land of “Oz” – but there are takeaways for all brands everywhere.

Report 40

Report Consumers Brands Airlines 40

Currency Alliance

DECEMBER 18, 2017

There are of course many trends taking shape, but we thought we would take a look at what we consider to be the three top loyalty trends for 2018, and the implications of these for both brands and customers. Everyone knows that trust is key in brand loyalty. This is something that we see gathering pace in 2018.

Loyalty 49

Loyalty Trends Brands Loyalty Programs 49

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 31, 2018

Customer Guru) As we bid goodbye to 2018 and usher in 2019, we have made some customer-centric resolutions for this new year. As we move ahead, customer experience will be the only differentiator between brands. So, it is imperative that all brands focus more on the customer. They Shouldn’t Have To by Greg Hanover.

Customer Service 96

Customer Service Touchpoint Customer Centricity Customer Service Training 96

ijgolding

AUGUST 3, 2018

In April 2018 I wrote an article for my column in customerthink – it was called ‘Transform or Die! I wrote the following: Retail, in general, is an industry that contains companies completely failing to continually reassess their ‘why’, as marketing guru Simon Sinek would say.

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Case Study Retail Study Policies 191

Solvvy

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

But for retailers, the most wonderful time of the year is already here. With the holidays fast approaching, retailers are busy preparing for the time when customer support volume rises by as much as 42%. Tip 2: Scale your support team without increasing headcount.

Retail 54

Retail Tips Self Service Customer Satisfaction 54

ShepHyken

MARCH 29, 2019

This week we feature an article by Alexandr Galkin who writes about how retail management should focus on direct communication and/or a balanced pricing strategy and allow AI to manage price optimization. Customers choose retailers with optimal prices. billion, in 2018, its AI-driven earnings are impressive. Definitely, no.

Retail 104

Retail Customer Experience How To Ecommerce 104

Avaya

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Dale’s primary focus is developing innovative solutions for companies in consumer packaged goods, food and beverage, retail, hospitality, consumer goods, OTC and other industries. He has significant experience helping clients develop customized consumer solutions specifically designed to meet their business needs.

Omni-Channel 47

Omni-Channel Consumers Self Service Brands 47

inmoment

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Last week, I covered findings from InMoment’s 2018 US Retail CX Trends Report that discussed how brands can earn their customers’ trust. We started by asking about the object of consumers’ loyalty: do they feel more connected to brands, or to they tend to gravitate to specific products or services?

Retail 75

Retail Loyalty Trends Consumers 75

Oracle

MARCH 18, 2019

Consumer loyalty is more difficult than ever for retailers to attain. While many retailers compete for shoppers from all generations, millennials are particularly difficult to entice. Yet, it is as important as ever for a company’s sustainability to crack the consumer loyalty code. Be transparent.

Loyalty 60

Loyalty Consumers Loyalty Programs Retail 60

NetBase

JULY 8, 2020

Brand strategy planning requires accurate and transparent consumer and market intelligence , or you’re starting at a deficit. And our recent report on The Importance of Market Insight for Brand Strategy pairs well with our 2020 Report on How Social Analytics is Important to Brand Management for this purpose.

Brands 70

Brands Analytics Report Consumers 70

C3Centricity

AUGUST 20, 2017

Do you know how you’re going to beat the competition in 2018? CPG (consumer packaged goods) companies on the other hand, frequently encourage their customers to buy more through promotions and discounts. This could be by serving behind the counter if you have a retail outlet. Be different! sales Click To Tweet.

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Innovation Competitive Advantage Meeting Strategy 120

C Space

JUNE 23, 2020

The Brand Move Roundup – June 23, 2020. We’re tracking the notable brand moves & highlighting the companies who are tackling this challenge successfully. Seventeen weeks ago, when the gravity of the situation became clear, we started daily reporting on how brands were dealing with the COVID-19 crisis.

Brands 52

Brands Airlines Policies Retail 52

Centercode

DECEMBER 17, 2020

And with many of us spending a lot more time at home, consumers are bringing more of these complex products into closer quarters, increasing the demand for products that interact seamlessly with each other and stay in sync even as iterations and updates occur across their tech ecosystems. Whether or not the brand is “high-end.”

Consumers 59

Consumers Industry Survey Retail 59

Maru Group

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Black Friday 2018 has delivered less than expected. While UK retailers saw an estimated £7billion of online sales over the weekend, it’s less than the £8.1billion estimated by online retail trade body IMRG back at the beginning of the month. Retailers must find a clear balance in their Black Friday strategies.

Retail 40

Retail Sales Feedback Strategy 40

NetBase

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

The 2019 Consumer Packaged Goods Industry Report is here! It’s full of consumer insight that will drive sales this holiday season – and well into 2020. The industry is evolving with more consumers changing how they purchase products, with over $58.6 Billion of sales in 2018 being made online, showing an increase of 35.4%

Social Media 52

Social Media Report Consumers Industry 52

NetBase

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

The 2019 Consumer Packaged Goods Industry Report is here! It’s full of consumer insight that will drive sales this holiday season – and well into 2020. The industry is evolving with more consumers changing how they purchase products, with over $58.6 Billion of sales in 2018 being made online, showing an increase of 35.4%

Social Media 52

Social Media Report Consumers Industry 52

Oracle

DECEMBER 20, 2018

However, where malls and parking lots were once the only congested places, now online waiting rooms contain consumers hoping to check big-ticket items off their lists. Here are three ways consumers across generations are taking on their holiday shopping lists this year. Hey, Alexa? Gen Z shops though voice search. Millennials.

Consumers 74

Consumers Apparel Sports Retail 74

Prophet

OCTOBER 22, 2018

As the convergence of offline and online shopping accelerates, it’s clear that for today’s consumers, their preferences for the retailers they shop doesn’t just come from what they buy, but more and more its driven by how they buy it.

Retail 40

Retail Customer Experience Consulting Brands 40

NetBase

JULY 11, 2019

Using our powerful Next Generation AI capabilities , we captured the most loved brands across the globe to create the Brand Passion Report 2019: Top Loved Global Brands. In it, we share insight around what consumers find so attractive about these brands, from both a category and entity perspective.

Brands 62

Brands Report Telecommunications Automotive 62

ReviewTrackers

APRIL 11, 2018

Here are some numbers to help you achieve a Big Picture view of social media marketing in 2018. billion active social media users , while approximately 91 percent of retail brands use 2 or more social media channels. Internet users aged 18 to 34 years are the ones most likely follow a brand via social media (95 percent).

Social Media 83

Social Media Marketing Video Retail 83

Maru Group

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

Black Friday has already begun with the first online retailers starting to promote deals a week in advance. In recent years we’ve seen emerging trends of consumers moving online rather than visiting stores in person. How Did Retail Fare in 2017 on Black Friday? Predictions for Black Friday 2018.

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Net Promoter Score Retail Analysis Trends 40