Tag Archives: customer experience

The future of the digital retail shopping experience and how retailers can better connect with customers on a more personal level were key topics presented this week in Las Vegas at GlobalShop, an annual trade show and conference dedicated to …

There are two kinds of customers: existing and the ones you haven’t met yet. Right now, 20 percent of your existing customers make up 80 percent of your sales. There are many ways to use this devoted fan base to …

Ace Hardware this week announced the launch of a mobile app for iPhone devices and the roll-out of in-store pickup to its retailers, a new feature that will allow customers to check their local store’s available inventory on acehardware.com, go …

“City hardware store survives despite bigger retail options.” So ran the headline last November in the local newspaper for Pottsville, Pa. (population 14,229). The story focused on the seemingly unlikely survival of Pottsville’s Centre Street Hardware, which had managed to …

Want to know a secret about amazing your customers? Here it is: Don’t start by focusing on the customers. To consistently deliver high-quality customer service that will give your business a competitive edge and keep customers coming back, you must …

How do you create an effective customer loyalty program? Below are five ideas from “The Power of Loyalty,” by author Roger L. Brooks. 1. Offer soft benefits that provide value, such as special access limited only to members. 2. Offer …

Most successful sales associates have nailed down the basics of customer service, like smiling and greeting customers as they enter the store. But there is more to sealing the deal than just being polite. Here are four habits that make …

In-store services like screen and glass repair, as well as blade sharpening and small engine repair, are likely already going strong this summer. Here are some ideas to keep customers coming in for services and repairs: Send your small engine …