Customer Service

5 Steps to Make Sure You’re Ahead of the Holiday Rush
July 17, 2017 at 8:57 am

The holidays traditionally come with a spike in sales for retailers. This past holiday season was no different — the fourth quarter of 2016 yielded a 17.8 percent jump in online sales. Projections for 2017 are nearly as high. However, to prepare for the mad rush that is the holiday season, you need to get started now.…

Why Chatbots Are the Perfect Complement to the In-Store Experience
July 17, 2017 at 8:34 am

Customers don’t walk into stores and immediately look for a sales associate anymore. According to a recent Salisfy study, 77 percent of shoppers use their mobile devices to find information while in-store instead of asking a sales associate for help. For retailers looking to engage with, better serve and understand their customers, this is a…

Retailers Turn to Text Messaging, Chatbots for Customer Service
July 17, 2017 at 8:29 am

It's common knowledge that brands are successful because of their beneficial connections with their customers. With new technologies constantly emerging, so are the needs of customer service. Creating a positive customer service experience creates a positive brand image. With the many platforms customers use to interact with their favorite brands, messaging is becoming the preferred…

Soccer Express Scores 25% Revenue Gain With Improved Customer Experience
July 13, 2017 at 9:21 am

Soccer Express is Canada’s largest distributor and retailer of soccer equipment and apparel. The company offers brands like Nike, Adidas and Puma to more than 150 soccer clubs across its four Canadian stores and e-commerce website. After experiencing 30 percent year-over-year growth rates, Soccer Express knew it needed to move away from its siloed, legacy…

A New Look at Customer Care: Hybrid Customer Service
July 10, 2017 at 8:53 am

"How may we assist you?” Customer service is the leading connection between a business and its customers. Providing positive experiences for customers increases the chances of receiving that customer’s ongoing business, thus providing a positive reputation for a brand. There are instances, however, when a service isn't what a customer hoped it would be. Poor…

Three Concrete Ways to Improve Customer Experience in Retail
June 27, 2017 at 9:45 am

“How may we assist you?” Customer service is the leading connection between a business and its customers. Providing positive experiences for customers increases the chances of receiving that customer’s ongoing business, thus providing a positive reputation for a brand. There are instances, however, when a service isn’t what a customer hoped it would be. Poor […]

Why IoT is Wise Choice for Retailers
June 19, 2017 at 10:01 am

The Internet of Things (IoT) is quite a concept that gives an excellent chance to create the environment where the connection between digital and physical worlds is strong like never before. It has already brought about considerable changes to different industries, and retail is no exception. Retailers benefit from the use of IoT solutions thanks…