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Exclusive: Automated Voice Agents are Hurting Customer Retention

Retail TouchPoints

According to a study commissioned by AI voice solution Tenyx and conducted by Centiment, seven out of every 10 consumers are frustrated with current virtual agents, and 55% of respondents said they would either stop doing business or go with a different company if faced with the automated customer service technologies in use today.

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Revolutionizing Customer Retention: The Rise of Digital Top-Up Cards in the Global Market

Retail TouchPoints

As consumers demand more flexible payment options, it is no surprise that the digital top-up card industry has had a strong year. As the industry evolves, it will be crucial for stakeholders to remain adaptable, leveraging data and partnerships to meet the changing needs of consumers in a digital-first economy.

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The Login Effect: The Role of Customer Authentication Psychology in Retail Success 

Retail TouchPoints

consumers abandon a purchase and stop accessing an online service because they can’t remember their passwords 4.76 Retailers can avoid this problem by tapping into customer authentication psychology. As a retailer, your login process affects customer behavior and loyalty. times per day on average.

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How Retail Returns Influence Customer Retention

Retail TouchPoints

Now, however, the concern is that as capacity is available again, goods are being shipped at an increasing rate while the costs associated with shipping products to consumers — and then shipping them back to you if they want to make a return — are also increasing. Freight Frustration Customers are also feeling the shift in the economy.

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Why Chatbots Haven’t (and Won’t) Live up to the Hype

Retail TouchPoints

In the early 2010s, technology forecasters and business analysts painted a compelling picture of the future of customer service: chatbots would dramatically cut labor costs and transform how consumers interacted with brands. Fast forward to today, and the reality has yet to live up to the hype.

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Shoptalk day three: Wayfair, Béis and Lowe’s execs discuss customer retention

Inside Retail

The executives discussed a range of topics that are top of mind for retailers right now, from strategies for keeping up with shifting consumer behaviours to defining and earning loyalty in a crowded retail environment. These incentives include the ability to earn 5 per cent back in rewards and gain exclusive access to sales.

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Sustainability, traceability, and trust: A new standard for Australian brands

Inside Retail

Conscious consumers demand more than just ethical promises they want proof. More than just a sustainability claim, it offers full supply chain traceability through a unique product ID or QR code, allowing consumers to track where and how their products were made. What is Oeko-Tex Made in Green? billion by 2027.