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What Retailers Do Customers Love (and Hate)

Total Retail Talks · with David VanAmburg · March 7, 2016 · 13 min

Summary

In this episode, David VanAmburg from the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) breaks down the 2015 Retail Report, revealing why customer satisfaction dropped for the second consecutive year. E-commerce operators will learn about the key factors contributing to customer love and hate, helping them identify areas for improvement to boost their own satisfaction scores and differentiate from competitors.

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Themes

retail & omnichannelcustomer retentionanalytics & attribution

Topics covered

customer satisfaction indexretail industry trendscustomer experienceperformance benchmarkingconsumer sentiment

Episode description

Late last month the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI), a firm that provides a cross-industry measure of customer satisfaction, released its 2015 Retail Report. In episode 27 of Total Retail Talks, David VanAmburg, managing director of the ACSI, discusses some of the report's key findings, including why there was an overall drop in customer satisfaction…

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Frequently asked about this episode

What does this episode say about retail & omnichannel?
Customer satisfaction for retailers dropped for the second year in a row in 2015, indicating a widespread issue across the industry.
What does this episode say about customer retention?
The ACSI report identifies specific winning and losing companies based on their customer satisfaction scores, providing benchmarks for retailers.
What does this episode say about analytics & attribution?
Understanding the reasons behind the overall drop in customer satisfaction involves analyzing macro trends and specific company performance.
What does this episode say about retail & omnichannel?
Retailers should analyze the ACSI report's findings to identify common pitfalls and best practices in customer experience.
What does this episode say about retail & omnichannel?
Investing in improving customer satisfaction is crucial for long-term success and competitive advantage, especially in a declining market.

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