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description: Want to boost retail sales and ROI with AI Agents? Connect WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger &amp; TikTok on respond.io to reply faster, track leads and close more sales
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RETAIL

# Scale marketing ROI and retail growth across all channels

Unify WhatsApp, TikTok, Instagram, webchat and more for faster sales and higher revenue. All chats and calls in a team inbox with AI Agents and your integrations. 

[Talk to Sales](/demo)[Start Free Trial](https://app.respond.io/user/register)

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84%

faster responses

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more repeat business

## Trusted by top retail businesses

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## Omnichannel marketing, sales and customer service for retail growth

CaptureConvertRetain

### Enhance retail marketing by capturing leads on any channel

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Bring all retail leads from WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, TikTok and Instagram in a team inbox

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Optimize Meta ads and TikTok Messaging Ads automatically for high quality leads

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Segment your leads based on their location or product interests so you can reach out to them with personalized campaigns

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Boost lead acquisition with QR codes in-store for easy retargeting

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Enable WhatsApp or VoIP calls for luxury businesses like jewelry, high fashion, high-end furniture, premium electronics and more 

### Turn enquiries into purchases at scale

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Respond to leads instantly so they don’t lose interest or check out competitors

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Automate your retail funnel with AI Agents that answer FAQs, qualify and route customers, recommend products and share payment or appointment booking details

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Integrate your retail CRMs or ecommerce tools for easy data management and synchronization

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Track customer journey stages with native lead management to tailor interactions accordingly

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Trigger multichannel messages with customer actions like abandoned carts 

### Turn one-off retail sales into repeat business

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Send promotion details, reminders, or announcements effectively and deploy automated customer satisfaction surveys to identify areas for improvement

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Secure repeat customers with timely retargeting and upselling campaigns when they may need a replacement or an add-on

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Identify returning visitors and VIPs for a personalized retail customer experience

Data-driven insights for retailers

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Gain visibility into agent performance, calls and messages to check response times, resolution times and conversation quality

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Segment broadcasts to target specific audiences and track their reach and engagement for successful promotions

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Manage leads throughout their lifecycle with respond.io, integrating your CRM or ERP for a full customer view

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Optimize Meta and TikTok ad targeting automatically to attract better customers and boost ROI

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Features

Omnichannel team inbox

No more switching between apps to chat. Unify contacts and conversations from voice calls, email, WhatsApp, TikTok, Facebook Messenger, Instagram and more.

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AI Agents

Handle product questions, size or stock FAQs and order tracking with AI agents. Collect shopper info, auto‑qualify leads, route to sales and follow up instantly with no human delay.

[Learn More ](/capture-website-leads)

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Automate and integrate

Connect respond.io to tools like HubSpot, Salesforce, Google Sheets, Zapier, Make, n8n and more to automate workflows and access key context while you chat.

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Customer lifecycle management

Prioritize high-intent leads, design customer journeys for each lifecycle stage or identify common drop-off points with analytics.

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Lead generation and conversion

Capture leads from Meta ads, automate appointment bookings, share product info instantly with Meta Catalogs and more.

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Customer retention at scale 

Grow customer loyalty with targeted broadcasts for promotions, renewals, upgrades and CSAT surveys.

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Data-driven insights

Track response times, Meta ad and broadcast performance, and conversions to turn insights into revenue.

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Stability under high volumes

Never lose leads due to crashes or downtime. Unlike other providers, respond.io guarantees high platform reliability.

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Enhanced security for customer data

Ensure the protection of customer and business data with ISO 27001 certification, GDPR compliance, SSL encryption, two-factor authentication, extensive cloud security measures, and SSO.

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## Real success stories from customers

* [![](https://assets2-proxy.respond.io/ph8r57dk1q9w/3CSeqbLBHB19hyMQ1w97ax/bf5ee063d840e1d70b1c7f005b883039/Noonmar_-_Cover.jpg?q=70&w=800&fm=avif)![https://noonmar.com/](https://assets2-proxy.respond.io/ph8r57dk1q9w/6iAiVXcd9MhXJCMqK3a91H/379e18807d4c6769101b1c35e82ed8ab/noormar-logo.png)noonmar Increases New Customers by 40% in One MonthRead More ](/customers/noonmar-increases-new-customers)
* [![](https://assets2-proxy.respond.io/ph8r57dk1q9w/2EKzvf6BiC12aQyjNeyv3r/17a30a1a755bdab0822267397ea77f17/66cc2ce1ae967dfb1111083a_christin-hume-0MoF-Fe0w0A-unsplash_20copy.jpg?q=70&w=800&fm=avif)![https://yohohongkong.com](https://assets2-proxy.respond.io/ph8r57dk1q9w/5zyVdA5Ql9dbQpfdDWe1n5/f0eb184182b1e09febc71b5fe3d07007/66cc2ce1ae967dfb1111081b_Logo.svg)How Yoho Centralized 6 Support Channels to Improve Chat Response Times by 84%Read More ](/customers/how-yoho-centralized-6-support-channels-to-improve-chat-response-times-by-84)
* [![](https://assets2-proxy.respond.io/ph8r57dk1q9w/2NM2oxT33LMNygC6nYuwlm/37064b827dde2e0688d258cd26709d5d/66cc2ce1ae967dfb1111090c_280027265_5475113482523611_426169446022808292_n_202.jpg?q=70&w=800&fm=avif)![https://ve.epaenlinea.com](https://assets2-proxy.respond.io/ph8r57dk1q9w/4EVchfY26RPE1NRHkY3i6C/aa15c391866ca3ca19ee61f3203ee1c9/66cc2ce1ae967dfb111108c4_epa.svg)Ferreteria EPA C.A. Increased Sales By 20% Using Qualification WorkflowsRead More ](/customers/how-ferreteria-epa-ca-increased-sales-conversions-by-20)
* [![](https://assets2-proxy.respond.io/ph8r57dk1q9w/24Upk4dTDK4iZnywl5FxEF/3d72206fea2043a2ee6fea88120ccf89/66cc2ce1ae967dfb11110827_leonie-wise-NLU117HCVuc-unsplash_20copy.jpg?q=70&w=800&fm=avif)![https://sharwa.io](https://assets2-proxy.respond.io/ph8r57dk1q9w/3lPNYKkH5IA0xtbNRcxkwf/08025a68ee7c7c5f0da3ccfb43767979/66cc2ce1ae967dfb111107e1_Logo.svg)The Secret Behind Sharwa's 40% Conversion Rate on WhatsAppRead More ](/customers/how-sharwa-designed-a-communication-strategy-that-achieved-85-in-csat-scores)
* [![](https://assets2-proxy.respond.io/ph8r57dk1q9w/1p55XW8ETbNDNWnVsSdyub/5597934cfa709839c109543096e3e843/66cc2ce1ae967dfb11110814_pexels-ketut-subiyanto-4246109_20copy.jpg?q=70&w=800&fm=avif)![https://www.davmanpersa.com/](https://assets2-proxy.respond.io/ph8r57dk1q9w/69H7RtaedSiyZTbaYT7YsT/50d98af4c9f735db92bd2c442fadea1e/66cc2ce1ae967dfb111107e0_Logo.svg)How Golden Luxe Enjoys a 20x More Stable Messaging Experience with respond.ioRead More ](/customers/how-golden-luxe-enjoys-a-20x-more-stable-messaging-experience-with-respondio)
* [![](https://assets2-proxy.respond.io/ph8r57dk1q9w/3QzKgGKuj4Qf1rMUSz17rs/b5dd6530022a0eac66c8c3f8d928b598/66cc2ce1ae967dfb1111079c_9af1e6_5ccaa71d412a43aaa490639072.jpg?q=70&w=800&fm=avif)![https://lamarsacoffee.com](https://assets2-proxy.respond.io/ph8r57dk1q9w/6JQgZSzDoxPl0KakVKvwqz/76d958bda271d76bfb4b1f7982edd8c1/66cc2ce1ae967dfb11110767_logo.svg)How Lamarsa Coffee Used Chat Commerce to Boost Sales Across 6 Countries by 50%Read More ](/customers/how-lamarsa-coffee-used-chat-commerce-to-boost-sales-across-6-countries-by-50)

## Frequently asked questions for retail businesses

How can I manage customer messages from WhatsApp, TikTok and Instagram in one place?

Bring WhatsApp, Instagram, Messenger, TikTok and more into a single shared inbox. Your sales and support teams see the full chat history across channels, reply faster and collaborate without switching between devices or accounts. For retail brands managing high volumes of enquiries, this means no missed messages, no duplicate replies and a unified customer experience across every channel.

[AI Agents](https://respond.io/ai-agents) also help you handle the volume with speed and accuracy, freeing teams to focus on critical or high-value conversations. You can also automate outbound notifications like order confirmations, delivery updates and more.

How can I consolidate conversations across multiple branches or regions?

Managing customer conversations independently across branches or countries can lead to missed enquiries, uneven response times and inconsistent customer experiences. Built for scaling B2Cs, respond.io centralizes chats and calls from WhatsApp, Instagram, Messenger, TikTok and other channels in one inbox, across teams in different regions.

Your head office gains full visibility and control, while each branch can manage its own conversations, workflows and agents with defined permissions. This ensures consistent communication standards across every market and keepe operations flexible at the local level. For example, [Lamarsa Coffee unified chats across 6 countries and saw 38% faster response times and a 50% boost in sales](https://respond.io/customers/how-lamarsa-coffee-used-chat-commerce-to-boost-sales-across-6-countries-by-50) by streamlining and automating customer communication on respond.io.

  
How can I tell which ads or campaigns are actually driving sales?

Without knowing if social media ads are generating real conversions or just engagement, you can’t measure performance or ROI. Respond.io connects directly with Meta’s Conversions API (CAPI) and TikTok Lower Funnel Events to send actual sales and lead data from conversations back to each platform.

This helps you track which Instagram, Facebook and TikTok ad campaigns lead to enquiries, bookings or sales, while those feedback loops help Meta and TikTok target similar, high-quality buyers for future ads to optimize ad spend automatically and increase marketing ROI. Ecommerce brand [Noonmar](https://respond.io/customers/noonmar-increases-new-customers) implemented CAPI on respond.io and increased new customers by 40% in just one month.

Can AI Agents help me manage high volumes of customer messages without hiring more staff?

Fast replies are critical in retail but adding headcount isn’t always practical and adds costs. Respond.io’s [AI Agents](https://respond.io/ai-agents) greet customers instantly, answer FAQs, recommend products or services, and share payment or booking links automatically. When needed, they can route chats to the right human agent. You can also automate updates like order confirmations, delivery notifications and more. This hybrid approach keeps conversations personal while reducing workload, so customers get accurate answers immediately and you never lose a sale because of a slow reply.

How can I follow up automatically with customers who abandon carts or stop replying?

Every retailer knows the frustration of leads who browse, chat, and then disappear. With respond.io, you can set up automated follow-ups triggered by customer actions like abandoned carts, completed purchases, or inactive chats. Send personalized reminders, restock alerts, or thank-you messages across WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, Instagram and more. These automations help you recover lost sales and keep customers coming back, without adding manual work to your team.

What’s the fastest way to qualify leads over chat before a salesperson steps in?

Many retail teams waste time chatting with people who aren’t ready to buy or dealing with spam. Respond.io’s[ AI Agents ](https://respond.io/ai-agents)can qualify leads automatically by collecting customer data and asking key questions, like what product they’re interested in, their budget range or when they plan to buy. They update customer lifecycle stages accordingly and routes qualified leads to the right salesperson. Spam contacts can also be automatically blocked to reduce inbox noise. This way, your team spends time only on serious buyers while still delivering great customer experiences at scale.

How can I connect customer conversations with my CRM or ecommerce system?

It’s hard to get full customer context when details are scattered across tools. Respond.io integrates seamlessly with CRMs and ERPs like Salesforce, HubSpot, WooCommerce, Magento and Shopify, automatically syncing every conversation, order and contact. This gives your retail team a 360° view of each customer — including past purchases, service history, and preferences — so every message feels informed and personal. No more manual data entry, lost notes or disconnected systems.

How can I track how well my team is handling customer messages?

Lack of visibility into customer conversations means poor performance goes unseen and uncorrected. Respond.io provides detailed analytics showing how fast your agents reply, how long they take to resolve issues and the quality of their conversations. You can compare performance across stores, teams, or individuals and spot where improvements are needed in a single dashboard.

Tools like sales leaderboards also highlight high performers. This data helps retail managers keep customer service consistent, train staff effectively, and maintain high response standards during busy periods.

How can I deliver personalized service for VIP customers?

Retailers selling premium products or that serve a category of VIP customers need a balance of personal touch and efficiency. [AI Agents](https://respond.io/ai-agents) can qualify and route only high-intent or VIP customers instantly to your teams so they are instantly attended to by a human.

VIP customers expect personalized and coherent service across any channel, including calls over WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger and VoIP channels. Respond.io’s omnichannel inbox unifies all their chats and calls in a single thread while CRM integrations provide details like purchase history and preferences, so your team always responds with full context. This allows you to offer white-glove service at scale, preserving that luxury experience your customers expect while keeping operations efficient.

How can I follow up with customers beyond WhatsApp’s 24-hour limit?

Meta enforces a 24-hour messaging window for businesses to protect customers from spam. It allows businesses to reply freely to a customer for 24 hours after a customer’s last message, after which only approved templates can be sent. For retailers, these templates allow you to share delivery updates, reminders or restock notifications. Respond.io helps you stay compliant while maintaining continuity by letting you create and manage Meta-approved WhatsApp message templates directly on the platform.

Why should I choose respond.io for my retail business?

Most conversation management platforms aren’t designed for the high chat or call volumes, multiple channels, multi-branch operations, and deep integrations retailers need. Respond.io is purpose-built for brands selling across stores, regions and social channels, and serves a global clientele across regions like LATAM, EMEA and APAC.

It unifies WhatsApp, Instagram, Messenger, TikTok, and even voice calls into a single inbox for your teams and [AI Agents.](https://respond.io/ai-agents) It also connects ad clicks to purchases for campaign optimization and tracks leads across the customer journey to shorten sales cycles. Retailers can manage enquiries, product recommendations and after-sales service at scale with AI Agents while maintaining full visibility across teams and locations.

With Monthly Active Contacts pricing that scales cost-efficiently at high volume, respond.io is ideal for businesses serving big customer bases. As seen with multi-region retailers like [Lamarsa Coffee](https://respond.io/customers/how-lamarsa-coffee-used-chat-commerce-to-boost-sales-across-6-countries-by-50) and [noonmar](https://respond.io/customers/noonmar-increases-new-customers), it delivers enterprise-grade performance without unnecessary bloat, making it the platform of choice for scaling businesses.

Get more customers into your stores and online 🛍️

[Demo for Retail](/demo)[Increase Sales Today](https://app.respond.io/user/register)

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For example,</span> <a href=\"https://respond.io/customers/how-lamarsa-coffee-used-chat-commerce-to-boost-sales-across-6-countries-by-50\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Lamarsa Coffee unified chats across 6 countries and saw 38% faster response times and a 50% boost in sales</a><span style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"> by streamlining and automating customer communication on respond.io.</span></p><p><br></p>"}},{"@type":"Question","name":"How can I tell which ads or campaigns are actually driving sales?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"<p><span style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\">Without knowing if social media ads are generating real conversions or just engagement, you can’t measure performance or ROI. Respond.io connects directly with Meta’s Conversions API (CAPI) and TikTok Lower Funnel Events to send actual sales and lead data from conversations back to each platform.</span></p><p><span style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\">This helps you track which Instagram, Facebook and TikTok ad campaigns lead to enquiries, bookings or sales, while those feedback loops help Meta and TikTok target similar, high-quality buyers for future ads to optimize ad spend automatically and increase marketing ROI. Ecommerce brand</span> <a href=\"https://respond.io/customers/noonmar-increases-new-customers\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Noonmar</a> <span style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\">implemented CAPI on respond.io and increased new customers by 40% in just one month.</span></p>"}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Can AI Agents help me manage high volumes of customer messages without hiring more staff?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"<p><span style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\">Fast replies are critical in retail but adding headcount isn’t always practical and adds costs. Respond.io’s</span> <a href=\"https://respond.io/ai-agents\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">AI Agents</a> <span style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\">greet customers instantly, answer FAQs, recommend products or services, and share payment or booking links automatically. When needed, they can route chats to the right human agent. You can also automate updates like order confirmations, delivery notifications and more. This hybrid approach keeps conversations personal while reducing workload, so customers get accurate answers immediately and you never lose a sale because of a slow reply.</span></p>"}},{"@type":"Question","name":"How can I follow up automatically with customers who abandon carts or stop replying?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"<p><span style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\">Every retailer knows the frustration of leads who browse, chat, and then disappear. With respond.io, you can set up automated follow-ups triggered by customer actions like abandoned carts, completed purchases, or inactive chats. Send personalized reminders, restock alerts, or thank-you messages across WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, Instagram and more. These automations help you recover lost sales and keep customers coming back, without adding manual work to your team.</span></p>"}},{"@type":"Question","name":"What’s the fastest way to qualify leads over chat before a salesperson steps in?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"<p><span style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\">Many retail teams waste time chatting with people who aren’t ready to buy or dealing with spam. Respond.io’s</span><a href=\"https://respond.io/ai-agents\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> AI Agents </a><span style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\">can qualify leads automatically by collecting customer data and asking key questions, like what product they’re interested in, their budget range or when they plan to buy. They update customer lifecycle stages accordingly and routes qualified leads to the right salesperson. Spam contacts can also be automatically blocked to reduce inbox noise. This way, your team spends time only on serious buyers while still delivering great customer experiences at scale.</span></p>"}},{"@type":"Question","name":"How can I connect customer conversations with my CRM or ecommerce system?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"<p><span style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\">It’s hard to get full customer context when details are scattered across tools. Respond.io integrates seamlessly with CRMs and ERPs like Salesforce, HubSpot, WooCommerce, Magento and Shopify, automatically syncing every conversation, order and contact. This gives your retail team a 360° view of each customer — including past purchases, service history, and preferences — so every message feels informed and personal. No more manual data entry, lost notes or disconnected systems.</span></p>"}},{"@type":"Question","name":"How can I track how well my team is handling customer messages?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"<p><span style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\">Lack of visibility into customer conversations means poor performance goes unseen and uncorrected. Respond.io provides detailed analytics showing how fast your agents reply, how long they take to resolve issues and the quality of their conversations. You can compare performance across stores, teams, or individuals and spot where improvements are needed in a single dashboard.</span></p><p><span style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\">Tools like sales leaderboards also highlight high performers. This data helps retail managers keep customer service consistent, train staff effectively, and maintain high response standards during busy periods.</span></p>"}},{"@type":"Question","name":"How can I deliver personalized service for VIP customers?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"<p><span style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\">Retailers selling premium products or that serve a category of VIP customers need a balance of personal touch and efficiency.</span> <a href=\"https://respond.io/ai-agents\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">AI Agents</a> <span style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\">can qualify and route only high-intent or VIP customers instantly to your teams so they are instantly attended to by a human.</span></p><p><span style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\">VIP customers expect personalized and coherent service across any channel, including calls over WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger and VoIP channels. Respond.io’s omnichannel inbox unifies all their chats and calls in a single thread while CRM integrations provide details like purchase history and preferences, so your team always responds with full context. This allows you to offer white-glove service at scale, preserving that luxury experience your customers expect while keeping operations efficient.</span></p>"}},{"@type":"Question","name":"How can I follow up with customers beyond WhatsApp’s 24-hour limit?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"<p><span style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\">Meta enforces a 24-hour messaging window for businesses to protect customers from spam. It allows businesses to reply freely to a customer for 24 hours after a customer’s last message, after which only approved templates can be sent. For retailers, these templates allow you to share delivery updates, reminders or restock notifications. Respond.io helps you stay compliant while maintaining continuity by letting you create and manage Meta-approved WhatsApp message templates directly on the platform.</span></p>"}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Why should I choose respond.io for my retail business?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"<p><span style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\">Most conversation management platforms aren’t designed for the high chat or call volumes, multiple channels, multi-branch operations, and deep integrations retailers need. Respond.io is purpose-built for brands selling across stores, regions and social channels, and serves a global clientele across regions like LATAM, EMEA and APAC.</span></p><p><span style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\">It unifies WhatsApp, Instagram, Messenger, TikTok, and even voice calls into a single inbox for your teams and</span> <a href=\"https://respond.io/ai-agents\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">AI Agents.</a> <span style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\">It also connects ad clicks to purchases for campaign optimization and tracks leads across the customer journey to shorten sales cycles. Retailers can manage enquiries, product recommendations and after-sales service at scale with AI Agents while maintaining full visibility across teams and locations.</span></p><p><span style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\">With Monthly Active Contacts pricing that scales cost-efficiently at high volume, respond.io is ideal for businesses serving big customer bases. As seen with multi-region retailers like</span> <a href=\"https://respond.io/customers/how-lamarsa-coffee-used-chat-commerce-to-boost-sales-across-6-countries-by-50\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Lamarsa Coffee</a> <span style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\">and</span> <a href=\"https://respond.io/customers/noonmar-increases-new-customers\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">noonmar</a><span style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\">, it delivers enterprise-grade performance without unnecessary bloat, making it the platform of choice for scaling businesses.</span></p>"}}]}
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