customer base

noun

: a set of customers one can depend on
The company has a solid customer base.

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web As tensions escalated among its traditional customer base, Anheuser-Busch tried to offer reassurance. Taylor Telford, Washington Post, 14 Apr. 2023 In barely a year, Binance—which offered a sleek trading platform, a global customer base, and little in the way of regulatory oversight—eclipsed Coinbase to become the biggest trading platform in the world. Jeff John Roberts, Fortune Crypto, 10 Apr. 2023 But the reason for the optimism, company executives and analysts say, is a steady stream of new products and shrewd marketing, especially on social media, where Crocs has cultivated a devoted customer base. Jordyn Holman, BostonGlobe.com, 27 Mar. 2023 But when on-demand movie services, pay-per-view and cheaper rental services such as Redbox began to gain popularity, Blockbuster struggled to retain its customer base. Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2023 Enlarge / In-car subscription services are being pushed on a hesitant customer base, according to a new survey. Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 24 Mar. 2023 The simple story here appears to start with the fact that SVB invested its money in ways that were inconsistent with being a bank -- specifically, a bank with a potentially volatile customer base. Dan Mclaughlin, National Review, 14 Mar. 2023 Disney made a calculated decision that its customer base, the young parents with new families who flock to its parks, as well as its young employees, were more aligned with progressive views. WSJ, 6 Mar. 2023 The summer is a booming time for the trail, so the city would miss out on a lot of its customer base otherwise. Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 3 Apr. 2023 See More

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“Customer base.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/customer%20base. Accessed 27 May. 2023.

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