Category: Customer Experience

Poor in-store experiences cost UK retailers £41 billion

Recent research by Forsta highlights a crisis in customer satisfaction among British high-street retailers, revealing that negative in-store experiences are costing the sector up to £41 billion in lost revenue. According to the report, over 76% of negative online reviews,...

Cyber week set to drive nearly $41B in sales

The upcoming holiday season is expected to break all records, with Adobe forecasting a staggering $240.8 billion in online sales between November 1 and December 31. According to Adobe’s latest report, Black Friday will see faster growth than Cyber Monday...

Marketing overload drives 40% of U.S. consumers to unsubscribe weekly

A recent survey by GetApp reveals that U.S. consumers are increasingly overwhelmed by marketing communications, with 40% unsubscribing from emails and texts at least once a week—well above the global average of 25%. The 2024 Advertising Preferences Survey highlights how...

Majority of UK businesses struggle to find tech talent

The latest report by Hyve Managed Hosting paints a picture of the UK’s tech industry, showing that 80% of businesses struggle to find the skilled professionals they need to stay competitive.“Our report highlights just how complex a strategy is required...

ParkHub drives customer success through speed, adaptability, and team collaboration

At ParkHub, customer satisfaction has always been a top priority, driven by a deep understanding of the demands their customers face. At the US firm, which provides software and hardware systems for the parking industry, quick resolutions to customer problems...

46% of UK consumers affected by cyberattacks, calling for greater data transparency

A recent survey by Cohesity shows consumer concerns about collecting and using their personal data, especially involving AI. The survey found that most respondents in the UK (73%), the US (81%), and Australia (82%) believe companies are collecting excessive amounts...

Retailers risk losing customers over rigid return policies

A new report by Appriss Retail reveals the link between strict return policies and consumer purchasing behaviour, claiming that 55% of consumers have avoided shopping at certain retailers due to restrictive return policies.This avoidance is rooted in negative return experiences,...

Holiday shoppers to boost mall visits by 18.7% as experiences take centre stage

Although online shopping is the top choice for the holiday season, there has also been a surge in mall and open-air shopping this year. According to JLL’s report, mall visits are expected to increase by 18.7%, with open-air shopping centres...

Almost 90% of shoppers frustrated by rising prices

A new survey from R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company (RRD) shows that inflation makes consumers change their shopping habits, putting value ahead of brand loyalty. As prices keep rising, shoppers are choosing lower-cost alternatives, searching for bargains, and avoiding items...

84% of Black Friday shoppers likely to return after positive experience

A recent survey by nShift shows that 84% of shoppers are willing to return to a retailer following a positive Black Friday experience. This underscores a major opportunity for online retailers to turn seasonal bargain hunters into repeat customers by...