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Online Retailers Should Care More About the Post-Purchase Experience

Harvard Business Review

Lafley, who at the time was CEO of the world’s largest advertiser, Procter & Gamble, introduced a marketing concept he called “the moment of truth” for building brand loyalty. Every step of the way, Sephora is trying to improve the customer experience and maximize loyalty.

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We Appreciate Your Business. Please Stay on the Line.

Harvard Business Review

If you''re not satisfied with these changes you can cancel your account by calling us," the statement said — hardly an attempt at building customer satisfaction or loyalty. Companies that play bait-and-switch not only create dissatisfied customers but generate resentment and end up with lower loyalty rates.