Retail
May 9, 2018
Consumers prefer to try to solve their customer service issues online first. Image credit: Bloomingdale's
By Sarah Jones
When trying to solve issues with a retailer, 80 percent of consumers are apt to head to a brand’s Web site before calling customer service, according to a new report.
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