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What our data is telling us about how retailers can reduce holiday return volume

Talkdesk

Talkdesk analyzed contact volume from a representative group of our retail customers over the “Cyber Five” holiday shopping weekend (Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday) and found a 48% total increase year-over-year: Why so many returns this year? Customers have developed different expectations for online shopping. .

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10 Inspiring B2B Loyalty Program Examples from Successful Companies

SmartKarrot

From apparel brands to food delivery platforms, almost all B2C businesses offer loyalty programs; and a majority of them are a huge hit. But, implementing these programs in Business-to-Business (B2B) environments can be a little different. The major difference is because of the businesses’ approach to the customers. .

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Experiential retailing is the next big thing in activewear

Alida

If the rumor is true, Amazon will challenge industry leaders like Nike, Lululemon and Under Armour in the $44-billion active apparel market. Sales in athletic apparel rose 12 percent in 2016 , according to the market research firm NPD, as more consumers wear their workout clothes outside the gym. Photo: Bloomberg.

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Customer loyalty: A guide to building and measuring positive experiences 

delighted

If so, you’ve experienced customer loyalty. You can see why brands want to foster customer loyalty. All of these feel-good moments build up customer trust over time and therefore increase customer retention. What is customer loyalty? Why is customer loyalty important?

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Go Debtless Once You Outsource Ecommerce Call Center Services

Magellan Solutions

The majority of the closed-down stores were of the apparel businesses. But it is unclear what kind of demand they are seeing for items such as apparel and home goods. . What do you gain when you outsource ecommerce customer service . Customer Support. eCommerce Call Center Services We Provide: Loyalty programs.

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Next-Generation Loyalty Marketing (for experts)

Currency Alliance

That type of simple recognition goes a great way in building loyalty with customers. This presentation is about driving customer engagement, and how the loyalty industry is transforming in order to engage with the mid-tail and long-tail customer. Loyalty programs must evolve to keep customers engaged.

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Inspiring Retail Customer Experience Examples That Wow Customers

SurveySensum

According to a new Forbes Insights and Arm Treasure Data survey of more than 1000 customers worldwide, 74% of customers said they are likely to buy from brands based on experience alone. This statistic emphasizes the critical role that retail customer experience plays in customer loyalty, brand advocacy, and business growth.

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