What follows is a customer experience cautionary tale, illustrating the kind of lapse that can happen even at a company with a global reputation for being customer-centric. I suppose if it can happen at Apple Stores — meant to be a beacon of customer service — it can happen anywhere. But take note: beyond the caution is a tremendous opportunity, for Apple and other retailers.
How Apple Stores Can Keep From Turning Sour
Forget the Genius Bar and build local communities of customers.
August 12, 2013
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