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Stock market turbulence in the CX world

Unless you’re living on a penguin-only island, the issue of tariffs and the current stock market upheaval is likely top of all your CX news feeds. For companies (and traders) watching their values plummet, the immediate impact is double-edged. It...

UK business leaders brace for impact of Trump’s tariffs

A recent survey of 562 members of the Institute of Directors (IoD) revealed that more than a third (37%) of UK business leaders expect to feel the effects of President Trump’s trade tariffs. Among those anticipating an impact, most (70%)...

Aussie dollar dips, festival ticket scams rise, and Publix faces checkout fraud claims

Aussie dollar slumps to Covid lows, driving up pricesThe Australian dollar has plunged to its lowest level since 2020, falling to 59.64 US cents amid fears of a global recession triggered by Donald Trump’s proposed tariff plan. This sharp drop...

Cisco survey warns AI boom could undermine hard-won privacy gains in 2025

In a world increasingly defined by artificial intelligence, the real question for businesses isn’t if they’re ready for AI, it’s whether their privacy practices can survive it.That’s the key takeaway from Cisco’s 2025 Data Privacy Benchmark Study which paints a...

K Senukai’s bold investment in smart and secure technology

K Senukai is committed to driving innovation and technological progress, with a bold strategy to invest €100 million in advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), by 2030.These strategic investments are already reshaping operations, optimising processes, and strengthening the company’s market...

The impact of tariffs on customer experience

Based on the headlines, it is easy to imagine the impact of Donald Trump’s global tariff war bringing steel producers’ or car manufacturers’ CEOs and, of course, penguins, to their knees in tears. While the immediate impact might deliver a...

Finding the fun for consumers in “joyless” online retail

CXM visited the Retail Technology Show (#RTS2025) this week, noting a strong focus on the use of AI to help online retailers maximise the efficiency of their workforce in an increasingly challenging financial landscape. Key themes also included a greater...

ServiceNow strengthens AI CRM with Logik.ai acquisition

ServiceNow has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Logik.ai, an AI-driven Configure, Price, Quote (CPQ) solutions provider. This strategic acquisition will enhance ServiceNow’s growing presence in CRM, allowing sales teams to streamline deal processes, increase productivity, and improve overall efficiency.Integrating...

Trustpilot rolls out new features to help brands turn reviews into revenue

Trustpilot is dialing up the power of trust with a fresh batch of features designed to help businesses to collect feedback and use it to fuel growth.Unveiled today, the updates let brands squeeze more value out of every review, placing...

Unlocking the Future of CX: Grant Thornton’s Innovative Use of AI

Since joining Grant Thornton seven years ago, Shaendel Hallett has been on a journey to reposition the value of client feedback, replacing the fear of finding out, with a focus on how the feedback can be used in a positive...