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3 Post-Purchase Engagement Tips for Delivering Exceptional Customer Service

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Omnichannel shopping’s rise in popularity is causing customer behavior to shift rapidly. Customers are engaging at more touchpoints and expecting more from their interactions, with 73 percent of shoppers regularly using multiple channels whenever they shop. Retailers successfully engaging shoppers across the spectrum will find themselves far ahead of the competition. The shift towards a […]

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