Retailers Focus on Customer Service, Personalization

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With the recession lingering, retailers are stepping up customer service and personalized offers as they try to woo shoppers.

Panelists shared those and other observations on Oct. 2 at People StyleWatch’s Retail Summit, hosted by the Time Inc. shopping title.
 
With consumers reluctant to part with their money, value and uniqueness become more important than ever, panelists said.

“Sale is a key word,” said Brendan Hoffman, president and CEO, Lord & Taylor, where 20 percent discounts have replaced the old 15 percent off.

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