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Why We Are Triggered by Dynamic Pricing

Why We Are Triggered by Dynamic Pricing

Consumers can’t help but take it personally when “flexible” prices seem unfair

Yes, Blockchain Does Have a Kryptonite

Yes, Blockchain Does Have a Kryptonite

New research on supply chains reveals three vulnerabilities that can breach blockchain’s shield of trust

Lessons From Quebec’s Cannabis Strategy

Lessons From Quebec’s Cannabis Strategy

The province’s unique approach to selling cannabis offers some next steps for regulators across Canada

Are Your Customers Loyal Enough to Fix It?

Are Your Customers Loyal Enough to Fix It?

The key to getting consumers to repair, not replace, broken items may lie in how much they love your brand

Customer Wait Times Are No Idle Concern

Customer Wait Times Are No Idle Concern

Managerial tweaks can reduce lineups, but they can also backfire

Are Credit Card Surcharges a Good Idea?

Are Credit Card Surcharges a Good Idea?

Businesses can now add a fee every time customers swipe their credit cards. But at what cost?

Should Customized Products Be Returnable?

Should Customized Products Be Returnable?

By having a similar returns policy for both standard and personalized products, firms can apply a profitable behavioural nudge to customers

Do Customers Need Your Respect to be Satisfied?

Do Customers Need Your Respect to be Satisfied?

Companies are obsessed with customer satisfaction. But maybe they should measure whether patrons feel valued

Do Downtown Traffic Bans Choke Local Business?

Do Downtown Traffic Bans Choke Local Business?

Some cities try to clean up their act by limiting cars in the core. A new study finds reasons for optimism

Ping! Click! How One Mega-Mall Finds Its Big Data Edge

Ping! Click! How One Mega-Mall Finds Its Big Data Edge

Toronto’s Yorkdale Shopping Centre mines a bonanza of visitor information for retail gold

Is Your Friendly Customer Service Backfiring?

Is Your Friendly Customer Service Backfiring?

Friendliness without friendship may undermine customer relationships

Cash is the King of Pain

Cash is the King of Pain

Brain scans tell the tale: paying with cash packs an emotional punch

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