by admin | Jul 27, 2023 | Giveaway, m-commerce, News, Retail Strategy, Retail Technologies, Social Media
The Crystal Media team is frequently on the road at business conferences, meets retailers at various events, and interacts with business owners on social media. As a result, we often come across a set of common questions from retailers. Today, we’d like to...
by admin | Jul 25, 2023 | Brick & Mortar, Customer Experience, Customer Loyalty, Resources, Retail Strategy, Retail Technologies, Reviews
Authenticity is at the forefront of every consumer buying decision, thus making reviews a barometer for a product and a company’s trustworthiness. Forty-nine percent of consumers trust reviews as much as personal recommendations...
by admin | Jul 24, 2023 | Community, Industry, News, Surf
Clockwise from left: Duke Aipa and Pat Tenore during the exhibition’s opening reception; A floral arrangement and show flyer at the event. Photos by SES. Guest after guest couldn’t stop greeting and taking photos with RVCA founder Pat...
by admin | Jul 23, 2023 | Brick & Mortar, Clearance Sales / Discounting, Customer Experience, Customer Service, Resources, Retail Strategy
Defensive selling is a sales approach typically driven by a sales associate’s anxiety and the assumption that a customer will only make a purchase if the salesperson is proactive to perceived customer objections. Salespeople feel it is customer service, but...
by admin | Jul 22, 2023 | Credit Card Processing, Governmental Affairs, Industry, News
Momentum is building in Congress to pass the Credit Card Competition Act to address the broken and unfair U.S. payments market. Thousands of retailers and consumers have already contacted Congress telling it to act — and Congress is listening. In fact, it’s...
