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A Guide to Customer Retention

Merchant Growth

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July 10, 2026

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Customer Retention: Why Keeping Customers Matters More Than Ever For many businesses, growth is often measured by how many new ... The post A Guide to Customer Retention first appeared on Merchant Growth.

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The Hindu BusinessLine

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· Jun 23, 2026

Retailers recorded 5% growth in May amidst inflationary pressures

Retailers Association of India says the consumers remained cautious and value-conscious during the month

The Motley Fool

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· Jul 4, 2026

Synchrony's Credit Numbers Are Improving Even as Inflation Bites. Is the Everyday Consumer Tougher Than Feared?

Synchrony provides card services to retailers, which can leave the company exposed to riskier consumers.

Inc.com

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· Jul 8, 2026

Why So Many Founders Regret Selling—Even After a Big Payday

Research by the Exit Planning Institute has found that roughly three-quarters of owners regret selling within a year of closing. But why?

The Wall Street Journal - Business

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· Jul 2, 2026

Consumers Shun Mid-Sized Packs Amid Price Squeeze, Nestle Says

The company is working to keep prices in check, as U.S. consumers fixate on affordability and buyers shift toward bulk or budget pack sizes, passing over middle formats.

Seeking Alpha

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· Jul 6, 2026

GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft (GEAGF) Discusses Q2 Guidance, Customer Industry Performance and Order Intake Trends Transcript

GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft (GEAGF) Discusses Q2 Guidance, Customer Industry Performance and Order Intake Trends Transcript

RAPPLER

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· Jul 7, 2026

GSE Law marks 2 decades of trust, service, enduring partnerships

As GSE Law enters its third decade, the firm continues to measure success by trust, relationships, principles, and the lives it has touched

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Related coverage for "A Guide to Customer Retention": The Hindu BusinessLine — Retailers recorded 5% growth in May amidst inflationary pressures. The Motley Fool — Synchrony's Credit Numbers Are Improving Even as Inflation Bites. Is the Everyday Consumer Tougher Than Feared?. Inc.com — Why So Many Founders Regret Selling—Even After a Big Payday. The Wall Street Journal - Business — Consumers Shun Mid-Sized Packs Amid Price Squeeze, Nestle Says. Seeking Alpha — GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft (GEAGF) Discusses Q2 Guidance, Customer Industry Performance and Order Intake Trends Transcript. RAPPLER — GSE Law marks 2 decades of trust, service, enduring partnerships