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The time is now for omnichannel retail: 2021 consumer trends

delighted

Consumer spending plunged amidst lay-offs and shelter-in-place orders. Niche and boutique stores without an online presence suffered the most, as consumers migrated to big box stores and online shopping to satisfy all their shopping needs in fewer trips. Omnichannel retail will be the new normal.

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5 Ways to Become an Omnichannel Customer Experience Pro

Avaya

Social media platforms like Snapchat and Instagram wouldn’t be released until three or four years later. At the time, sophisticated interaction channels like social media, web chat and presence were available to enhance the CX. By 2021, he predicts that: 1 million consumers will be shopping in virtual reality.

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The Rise of Millenials and the Need for an Omnichannel Call Center

Magellan Solutions

Say what you want about millennials – the smartphone-toting, selfie-taking generation born between 1982 and 2004 – but there’s no denying their power as consumers. Get to know them – You’ll need to understand millennials in order to enginner your omnichannel and cater to their specific preferences.

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How Customer Service Conversations Can Resolve Tricky Situations

Kustomer

They have access to customer reviews via social media, use self-service resources to educate themselves on products and services, and are well-versed on the web to find the information they need. An Accenture Strategy Research Report found that 42% of consumers will stop giving a brand business if they’re frustrated with the company.

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New Year, New Resolutions: Four Brand Strategies that Will Increase Customer Satisfaction in 2017

Calabrio

From creating improved customer experiences to a renewed focus on employees, we see 2017 as the year that brands look for ways to foster both employee and customer engagement. While customer engagement keeps its place as a top priority, in 2017, companies will broaden their focus to include employee engagement, particularly for Millennials.

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Improve Your Customer Service With These 5 Steps

GetFeedback

As it becomes harder for consumers to differentiate between companies based on product alone, most are now relying on the quality of customer experiences a company can provide to make their choice. . As companies begin to compete on customer experience, consumers are increasingly setting higher standards for how they expect to be treated.

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63 Incredible Customer Service Statistics [Infographic]

Ecrion

Instead, it begins the very first moment that a consumer interacts with your website, follows you on social media, or sets foot in your store. Find out more from the following statistics: 64% of Americans have contacted some form of customer service in 2017. Meeting consumer expectations is a challenge.