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【誰が為】接客業はAIに淘汰されるのか? [For Whom] Will Customer Service Be Replaced by AI?

Happy New Year!
I hope 2025 brings you joy and fulfillment.

As always, I’ll be sharing stories about remarkable items and styles in my weekly blog. I hope you enjoy them!

For the first post of the year, I’d like to share my thoughts with you.

 


 
 

 

また、
 
 

I recently came across a post on social media saying,
“Retail in the apparel industry is unfortunate because in-store visits don’t always lead to sales.”

It went on to say,
“Spending time on in-depth conversations with customers is inefficient and exhausting; such methods are outdated. Online sales are enough for retail nowadays.”

I was quite surprised to see such a perspective. 

 

It’s true that, unlike restaurants or beauty services, in the apparel industry, spending hours assisting a customer often ends with them saying, “I’ll think about it,” and leaving without a purchase.

During my time in Kumamoto, there were many customers who spent hours just chatting.

However, I never considered those moments to be a waste of time.

 

 

 

これは対面での接客ならではの、
もっと言えばわたくしどもと
お客様の対話ならではの
化学反応だったと考えています。
 

 

 

Customer conversations are rich with valuable insights. By actively listening and exchanging thoughts, hidden needs or unexpected ideas often come to light.

These interactions can take surprising turns, starting with a simple keyword and leading to an unforeseen conclusion—a dynamic unique to human connection.

Such shared experiences not only boost customer satisfaction but also deepen trust.

 

銀座HIKO代表 中村 響子

 

Trust is the most important aspect of customer service.

The joy of earning that trust from our customers is beyond words.

Simply put, I find immense joy in the conversations I have with my customers.

Our service is for our customers and the creators behind the products.
But in truth, it’s also for myself.

A social media post once claimed, “Time spent on customer interaction that doesn’t immediately lead to sales is a waste. Such work is unfortunate. Customer service will eventually be replaced by AI.”

Yet, this reminded me of the incredible treasures hidden within these interactions.

And it’s thanks to each and every one of our customers that I’ve come to appreciate this.

Thank you once again.

In 2025, I hope to continue discovering and delivering new value through daily conversations with our customers.

Kyoko Nakamura
Representative, Ginza HIKO


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