Amazon's "Miracle on 34th Street" Moment: A Bold Strategy to Expand Selection and Enhance Customer Experience
Amazon is testing a new feature that sends customers directly to brands' websites when it doesn't stock their products.
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Amazon's "Miracle on 34th Street" Moment: A Bold Strategy to Expand Selection and Enhance Customer Experience
Remember the heartwarming Christmas classic, "Miracle on 34th Street," where Macy's Santa, Kris Kringle, famously directed a customer to a competitor's store to find the perfect gift? This seemingly counterintuitive move actually boosted Macy's reputation and solidified its position as the place to shop. Now, in a surprising twist, Amazon is taking a page from this playbook, albeit in the digital realm. The e-commerce giant is piloting a new feature that could fundamentally reshape the online shopping landscape. Amazon, the undisputed king of online retail, is testing a bold new strategy: when customers search for a product Amazon doesn't currently stock, the platform will redirect them directly to the brand's website. This isn't just a simple link; it's a curated experience designed to seamlessly bridge the gap between Amazon's vast reach and the specialized offerings of individual brands. This move, reminiscent of Kris Kringle's custo…
