Keeping customers happy is one of the top priorities for retail industry professionals, as they know that without shoppers, businesses can't succeed. Improving the consumer experience is more vital than ever before, as patrons are now going online to browse for and purchases products, but still expect interactions through all touchpoints that brands offer.

Retail Customer Experience writes that merchants often deal with unsatisfied shoppers, and although companies have certain ways for dealing with these types of situations, there are a few basic steps that businesses can take to soothe over disgruntled patrons. The source recommends that brands not assume they know what consumers are looking for or what solutions they want. Asking is the best way to learn how to rectify issues. In addition, when customers bring unsatisfactory experiences to retailers' attention, companies need to ensure they are offering something special to resolve the problem and let shoppers know their patronage is valued and appreciated.

The same excellent experience needs to be provided both in stores and online, or else merchants risk losing customers and their loyalty. Brand Channel writes that large companies like Walmart are blending their online and offline channels to create consistent messaging and interactions for shoppers. This is helping to reduce service issues and it also boosts consumer satisfaction.

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