Category: Customer Experience

Frustration grows as 43% of customers can’t find answers in self-service

According to a recent Gartner survey, although many companies have invested in these capabilities, only 14% of customer service and support issues are fully resolved through self-service. The report revealed that even for “very simple” problems, only 36% of customers...

Retailers prepare for early Halloween demand as spending hits $11.6 billion

Halloween shopping starts even earlier this year, with 47% of US consumers making purchases before October, according to the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) annual survey. The survey shows a 37% increase in early shoppers compared to five years ago. Overall, Halloween...

Steve Madden implements AI shopping optimisation into its online stores

Footwear and accessories designer Steve Madden will implement advanced AI shopping optimisation into its 25 online stores as part of a partnership with Fast Simon, an online shopping optimisation vendor. The integration will include stores operating on five continents and in...

TikTok news consumption surges among young adults

According to a recent Pew Research Center report, there has been a surge in the number of adult Americans getting news from TikTok, with 17% of them now turning to the platform, compared to just 3% in 2020. The respondents come...

Pumpkin spice, social media, and early autumn flavours: what shoppers want this season

According to a recent Algolia report, 67% of US customers adapt their recipes and grocery shopping lists to accommodate the changing seasons. This number goes up to 77% for parents, emphasising the family-oriented aspect of fall festivities. One of the main...

Meet the overall winner at the European Customer Experience Awards 2024

The European Customer Experience Awards 2024, held live online on September 19th, honoured the finest in customer experience across Europe, uniting experts and organizations committed to delivering exceptional service. The ceremony’s highlight was the announcement that Talkmobile would be the overall...

Lenovo’s gold award for complaint handling higlights dedication to customer satisfaction

Lenovo’s EMEA Customer Care Team has won gold for Best Complaint Handling at the European Customer Experience Awards 2024. As a central hub for resolving customer issues, the team provides quick, clear communication and personalised solutions that consistently meet or exceed...

Raiffeisen Bank Romania are the 2024 CX Team of the Year

Raiffeisen Bank Romania have been awarded the gold trophy for the CX Team of the Year at the European Customer Experience Awards 2024, organised by Awards International. “It’s truly incredible, it’s a real honour for us to receive this award. I...

L’Oréal Dermatological Beauty in partnership with Dollphin wins gold at the ECXA 2024

L’Oréal Dermatological Beauty (LDB), in partnership with Dollphin, has won gold in the Best B2B Customer Experience category at the European Customer Experience Awards 2024 organised by Awards International. This recognition highlights the success of the LDB Academy, a unique educational...

Gen Z speaks out: meet us on WhatsApp or risk losing our loyalty

A recent survey by CommBox shows that Gen Z (16-24-year-olds) prefer to interact with companies using native channels such as WhatsApp and Instagram. This is a critical opportunity for shops looking to engage younger consumers since Generation Z is vocal...