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- Martha Newman
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Retail
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Retail

The Web has transformed the way people interact with retail organizations. High-speed internet connections mean that people visit many more retailers than before. The first interaction is crucial; with most new visitors looking for information if help isn't convenient and easy then potential customers hit the back button and go to the next retailer in the search engine list.

The Web is also changing the way customers interact throughout the life cycle; support and service requests are fragmented across channels and customers expect the same process and information through each channel.



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"eGain's email solution is not only paying for itself by enabling cost savings for us, it is also adding value to our top line."
ScottishEnergy case study
"We thought it might take up to a year to implement a system like this. eGain had our system up and running in six weeks."
Timberland case study


Industry challenges and eGain solutions


Bad service is a leading reason for defection

Poor customer service is one the major reasons why businesses lose customers. Retail organisations need to ensure that they can provide prompt, accurate responses to enquiries from prospective customers and offer a range of communication channels.   eGain has worked with leading Retail organisations to establish and maintain market leading Service Levels for email responses to sales enquires and support on-line customers complete transactions.



Self-service is more than call deflection

Customers increasingly expect to be able to get help online in a variety of ways that match their preference or the nature of their inquiry: FAQ, search, guided help, virtual assistant, or web collaboration.   eGain has helped leading Retailers support on-line enquirers and prospective customers to get self help, automated email responses or be guided through customer service issues.


More customers are choosing the email channel

Customers increasingly expect to be able to resolve enquiries by email as this can be more convenient and provide a record of the outcome.   eGain has helped leading Retailers provide excellent customer through management of responses to inbound email enquiries and outbound emails generated to keep customer informed of order progress.


Outbound email notification

Outbound emails to retail subscribers is an effective way to advise customers of potential benefits.   eGain has worked with leading Retailers to direct inbound email enquiries to CSAs with the most appropriate skills and to manage outbound email campaigns to subscribers with specific targeted offers.


 
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2008 State of Customer Service in the Retail Sector
Online commerce around the world continues to grow at a fast clip.


 
 

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