CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Retailers could learn a thing or two from them. However, in customer service, casinos are on another level. So, retailers, grab a notepad and break down the lessons you need to steal from online casinos. Whatever it is, online casinos have you covered with round-the-clock customer support. Retailers take note!

Retail 52

Retail Customer Service Loyalty Programs Loyalty 52

eglobalis

MARCH 4, 2025

Optimizing AI Agent Experiences: Leading Providers, Gaps, and Human Support Strategies Introduction Artificial intelligence agents are rapidly transforming customer service and enterprise operations. Businesses across industries are investing in AI-powered agents to improve efficiency and customer experience.

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Contact Center Virtual Agent Healthcare E-support 197

GetFeedback

MAY 8, 2019

Customer service is undoubtedly a key player in any company’s customer experience (CX) program. It’s the necessary companion to a great product or service —in fact, 80% of customers say that the experience a company provides is as important as its products or services. This article recaps our findings.

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Customer Service Metrics Healthcare Government 268

InMoment XI

MAY 2, 2024

It can be argued that reputation management for retail companies is more important than it is in any other industry. In retail, the power of the review is stronger than ever. These statistics are all fine and well, but how do you execute those strategies across your company?

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Retail Customer Retention Management 2024 195

InMoment XI

JANUARY 4, 2024

It can be argued that the customer experience is more important in retail than any other industry. The retail customer experience is also a complex one. In order to master the retail customer experience, you first need to understand the whats, the whys, and the hows. What is the Retail Customer Experience?

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Retail Customer Experience Social Media NPS 195

InMoment XI

OCTOBER 24, 2024

These platforms focus on improving customer experience metrics such as customer satisfaction, loyalty, and retention. The Importance of Customer Engagement Platforms Today, 70% of consumers expect a response from a customer service team within the same day.

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Customer Engagement Engagement E Commerce Omnichannel 195

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Top 30+ Customer Experience Statistics to Know in 2025 by Viraj Mahajan (Notta) If you were to list a businesss most crucial operations in 2024, customer service would probably be among the most important ones.

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2024 Article 2025 Customer Service 71

GetFeedback

JULY 23, 2018

Retail is changing in 2018. Creating an amazing customer experience through omni-channel customer journeys that engage your prospects where they are and help shuttle them through your sales funnel. A common way of setting up your first customer journey map is with a simple chart. customer service and support.

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Customer Journey Mapping Customer Journey Retail E Commerce 218

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Creating Great Customer Experiences Starts With Employees by Matthew McGuire (CMSWire) Empowered, well-supported employees deliver better customer experiences. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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Article 2024 Customer Service Loyalty Programs 68

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

OCTOBER 22, 2024

What if aligning your vision with your retail partners could transform your B2B customer experience strategy? In this episode of Experience Action Podcast, we explore how B2B suppliers can effectively engage retail partner staff to ensure a seamless customer experience that resonates with everyone involved.

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B2B Exceptional Customer Service Retail Sales 143

ShepHyken

JANUARY 5, 2025

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Rethinking Retail Returns by Ellie Crawford (Retail TouchPoints) Returns negatively impact brands in several ways including processing costs, shipping fees, unsellable merchandise and more.

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2025 Article Customer Service Loyalty Programs 68

InMoment XI

DECEMBER 18, 2024

They analyze historical data, trends, and real-time metrics to forecast customer demand accurately. For example, a retail contact center could use forecasting to prepare for a high volume of inquiries and complaints during the festive shopping season. The retailer can customize the text analytics tool to suit its business needs.

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Contact Center Customer Satisfaction ROI Call Center 195

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 15 Strategies for Effective Customer Service Resolutions by Pratik Salia (Knowmax) Handling customer conflicts well isn’t just about resolving issues—it’s your chance to turn frustrated customers into long-term customers.

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2024 Article Customer Service Magazine 68

GetFeedback

APRIL 17, 2019

To relieve customers’ hard feelings about problems with some products or services, companies usually choose to improve the customer service skills of their agents. Not entirely, since to get to the point of using your agents’ skills, customers first need to contact your support. But does this work well?

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Customer Service Multi-Channel Social Media Customers 255

BlueOcean

AUGUST 30, 2018

Although the surface reasons may be broad, often the root cause is a failure to evolve the customer service solution. Digital disruption and shifting customer habits are impacting customer service on a micro and a macro level every day. Getting Ahead of the Curve for the Future of Customer Service.

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Customer Service Contact Center Customer Care Technology 232

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Chewy CEO Sumit Singh explains that a “moat” of human-led customer service was built around the Chewy brand so that it can compete in the evolving marketplace. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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Article Customer Service 2024 2025 71

Interactions

OCTOBER 23, 2024

How do you ensure you’re directing your IT investments into the right initiatives, avoiding low-value or infeasible projects that don’t move the needle on your retail company’s strategic goals? More than one-third (36%) of retailers surveyed by NVIDIA are currently investing in Conversational AI and NLP for digital channels.

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Contact Center Retail 2024 Competitive Advantage 62

CSM Magazine

MARCH 14, 2025

A simple trip to Walmart in Waxhaw, North Carolina, turned into a frustrating experience for a customer named Jack, whose complaint about long checkout lines has sparked a larger conversation about efficiency, customer experience, and the role of self-checkouts in retail. For retailers, this is no small matter.

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Retail Social Media Customer Satisfaction Feedback 52

InMoment XI

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Improving the customer experience in banking relies on a complete understanding of customer behaviors and expectations. Discover how to improve services in branch, commercial, digital, retail, and credit unions. Customer experience in retail banking Retail banking focuses on the individual customer’s needs.

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Banking Customer Experience Financial Touchpoint 195

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 29, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 17 Key Customer Service Skills + Ways to Develop Them by Nidhi Lohia (Hiver) In this article, we take a look at 17 essential skills that are relevant for those working in customer service.

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Article 2025 Customer Service 2024 71

ShepHyken

JANUARY 12, 2025

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Beyond the First Purchase: How AI Is Transforming Customer Retention Strategies by Erik Huberman (Grit Daily News) Diving deeper into the transformational role of AI in customer retention, were not just witnessing a shift.

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2025 Article Magazine Customer Service 71

ShepHyken

JANUARY 26, 2025

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. My Comment: Of course there are more than three things that will set your customer service apart from others, but these three are a good start for just about any company. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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Article 2025 Customer Service Loyalty Programs 65

InMoment XI

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Whether you run a small business or a global enterprise, you need to have customers constantly coming through your doors to promote business continuity and growth. For retail businesses with brick-and-mortar stores, customer reviews are one of the most effective ways to increase traffic and drive offline sales.

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Feedback Retail Social Media Advertising 221

Joe Rawlinson

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Customer service goes beyond responding to queries or concerns. This further boosts customer loyalty and encourages repeat purchases. This is especially beneficial for high-traffic retail stores or promotional events. It focuses on making each interaction impactful.

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Innovation Customer Service Multi-Channel Loyalty Programs 78

Win the Customer

DECEMBER 23, 2024

The customer service landscape is undergoing a seismic shift, driven by the rapid advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI). As a product manager, it’s crucial to stay ahead of these trends to deliver innovative and customer-centric solutions.

Customer Service 59

Customer Service E Commerce Social Media Travel 59

Bill Quiseng

APRIL 18, 2021

Social media is bad for customer service. Whether ranting or raving, customers are telling stories online about businesses whether those businesses are listening or not. But I am not against monitoring social media or using it as a responsive customer service channel. I am not a millionaire.

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Social Media Customer Service 2025 Customers 167

ShepHyken

JANUARY 25, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Real Leaders) The title of this story is a line we use at my house when a product or service is unusually challenging. Customer service expert Chip Bell sets the stage with a story. Package” by Chip Bell.

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2021 Article Customer Service Guest Experience 159

Very Best Service

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

Certain industries have harnessed the power of social customer service more effectively than others, leveraging it to enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty. This immediacy in communication is crucial in managing customer expectations and ensuring satisfaction.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Social Media Healthcare Hospitality 52

TechSee

MAY 4, 2021

Economic and logistical challenges have resulted in businesses turning to the gig economy to support and scale their customer service and sales efforts while lowering their fixed costs and in-house overhead. The Concept of GigCX: Freelance customer service agents. Why Customer Service is adopting the Gig Model.

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Customer Service 2027 Contact Center Call Center 182

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Sentiment analysis enables retailers to go beyond surface-level data, uncovering the emotional trends that shape purchasing behavior and brand loyalty. Second: CX Is More Than Just Customer Service.

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Article Customer Service Loyalty Programs 2024 62

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. The 2025 Customer Service Transformation Report by Intercom (Intercom) For years, weve tracked gradual changes staffing struggles, rising customer expectations, the shift to digital-first.

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2025 Article Customer Service Loyalty Programs 71

CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

A customer service roadmap is a strategic plan that outlines the goals, processes, and milestones needed to offer exceptional customer support. Why Do You Need a Customer Service Roadmap? 6 Key Steps to Building a Customer Service Roadmap 1. Start by defining your customer service philosophy.

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Roadmap Customer Service Net Promoter Score NPS 83

CSM Magazine

MARCH 10, 2025

There is a limit to how much a casino can give away in promotions to acquire a new customer, and there are only so many games that publishers are distributing. One way, though, to differentiate is through customer service – particularly for low deposit casinos. Customer feedback Customer feedback is invaluable.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Multi-Channel Exceptional Customer Service Hospitality 52

CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The difference isn’t just the décor or the discounts – it’s about how customers are made to feel when they’re inside. The most successful retailers know it’s not just about ‘selling stuff’; it’s about creating a shopping trip that feels personal, transactions that feel smooth, and an overall experience that is ideally delightful!

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Retail Engagement 2029 Customer Experience 52

CSM Magazine

JANUARY 15, 2025

Delivering exceptional customer service is crucial for businesses aiming to retain customers and enhance satisfaction. A key performance indicator in this realm is the First Call Resolution (FCR) rate, which measures the percentage of customer issues resolved during the initial contact.

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Customer Service Call Center Exceptional Customer Service Customer Satisfaction 52

CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 24, 2024

UK ecommerce retailers will widen their adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) to include solutions that improve and streamline post-purchase experience in 2025. Current AI adoption by UK online retailers in 2024 Planned AI adoption by UK online retailers in 2025 1. Gen AI for translations and copy writing – 57% 1.

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2025 Roadmap Retail 2024 52

Bill Quiseng

OCTOBER 9, 2024

So, I encourage you to remind yourself and your colleagues every day about each one of The Rule of Three QUI TAKEAWAYS to Customer Service and Customer Experience. I am here to tell you that if you’re not in the Top Three, you don’t even exist in the minds of your potential customers. But I digress.

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Customer Service Customer Experience Social Media Loyalty 173