Store Locator: A Business SMS Use Case
This is where customers can text in to request information on their nearest store of a particular chain.
The following are just some of the sectors already benefiting from using SMS text messaging to direct shoppers to their premises: Retail, Supermarket, Restaurant & Entertainment Chains
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