All Customer service articles
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Grocer 33
‘Nothing to complain about’ at winning Asda store in Woking
Our shopper said the Asda supermarket was well stocked, light and airy
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Grocer 33
Waitrose East Sheen comes top in a low-scoring week
Our shopper praised Waitrose’s short queues and checkout assistant
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Service trumps size as tiny Waitrose Greenwich store wins close-run mystery shop
Waitrose’s Greenwich store offered ‘high-quality’ customer service despite small size
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News
Co-op opens ‘access to cash’ banking hub inside store
Co-op said the move was part of its focus on creating added services in its stores and social value
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Grocer 33
Waitrose edges out M&S to offer best store experience
Waitrose had tempting counters manned by ‘highly knowledgeable’ staff
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Grocer 33
High Grocer 33 scores for giant Tesco and small Waitrose stores
Winner Tesco Dundee had ‘very high standards’, our mystery shopper reported
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Large Tesco in Chesterfield offers our shopper ‘everything you need’
Our mystery shopper was impressed with the staff at Tesco Chesterfield
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Tesco Tidworth comes out on top despite modest size
Our mystery shopper enjoyed the ‘sunny, upbeat tone’ in Tesco Tidworth
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Comment & Opinion
Supermarket staff need proper food knowledge
We could really do with the supermarket workforce understanding what they are serving and selling, says John Farrand, MD at the Guild of Fine Food
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Grocer 33
Sainsbury’s in Bourne wins store of the week as Waitrose food hall comes up short
Sainsbury’s in Bourne, Lincolnshire, squeaked to victory by a solitary point this week
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Grocer 33
Displays and availability help Morrisons York to Grocer 33 win
With a score of 80 points, the store was Morrisons’ first Grocer 33 win since mid-October
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Promotional Features
How to deliver personalisation and privacy in customer experience
Personalisation can help brands build that all-important emotional connection with their consumers, but it can also cross the line on privacy. So, how can brands and retailers reconcile the two successfully?
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Grocer 33
Waitrose’s smaller Bagshot store sees off larger Grocer 33 rivals
Our shopper sang the praises of the ‘bright and spacious’ store, which had plenty of staff around – ‘almost in every aisle’
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News
Shoppers back staffed 'chatty checkouts' in new survey
A till where staff are encouraged to converse with customers proved popular in the Belonging Forum survey
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A ‘positive spring vibe’ at winning Sainsbury’s Wrexham store
Our shopper enjoyed the ‘vibe’ at the store and noted all staff were friendly
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Promotional Features
Unlocking hidden profits: how brands are undervaluing loyalty
Loyalty programmes can struggle to demonstrate clear financial returns due to poor tracking and over-reliance on discounts. Read how data-driven strategies and financial accountability can unlock their full potential.
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Grocer 33
Small Waitrose store proves ‘just right’ for our mystery shopper
Despite its relatively small size, the Waitrose store had good availability
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Grocer 33
Waitrose on top as online 33 retailers score highly
High scores were the order of the day for most retailers in this online Grocer 33
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Asda wins our shopper’s heart on Valentine’s Day
Asda’s Dundee store racked up 82 points, despite two out-of-stock items
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News
Morrisons ties up with Quadient for parcel lockers across Daily estate
Quadient has also partnered with a number of other convenience retailers recently, including the Co-op Group, East of England Co-op, and Chelmsford Star Co-op