Tag: Customer Experience

Asda job cuts, workplace exclusion, and rising shoplifting

Shoplifting and abuse on the rise in the UK  According to a British Retail Consortium survey, nearly a quarter of Britons have witnessed shoplifting or abuse of retail workers in the past year, with Nottingham and London among the worst-affected cities. Retail crime...

Typeface launches AI-powered marketing platform to transform content creation

Typeface has unveiled its latest Marketing AI Platform, designed to revolutionise the entire content lifecycle. This system introduces a new era of AI-driven marketing, combining automation, brand intelligence, and seamless collaboration through three core innovations: Brand Hub, Arc Agents, and...

Brands must rethink customer service in the AI era

Despite customer service being a critical factor in shaping brand perception, only 45% of consumers express satisfaction with the service they receive. This gap presents a significant opportunity for brands to improve customer interactions and foster loyalty. A recent report...

Are you spending over $100 a month on subscriptions? You’re not alone

Streaming and subscription services have become a major monthly expense for many Americans. According to new Bango research, nearly a quarter (23%) of U.S. subscribers spend more than $100 monthly, up to over $1,200 per year on digital services. However,...

This week in CX: why CX teams need niche skills to tackle growing threats

Happy Friday! ‘This week in CX’ brings you the latest roundup of industry news. This week, we explore the shifting CX landscape—from the rising demand for niche skills and the burden of mundane tasks to the growing threats of deepfake fraud and...

Consumers now expect AI interactions, says Five9 CX report

New CX reports are coming out thick and fast recently, with intelligent CX and unified comms specialist Five9 delivering its “2025 Customer Experience Report – Consumer Edition”. Highlights from the report include the rapid adoption of AI across businesses, and its...

Genesys and TeKnowledge unite to drive scalable, secure AI-powered CX

Genesys has announced a partnership with TeKnowledge to help organisations worldwide by seamlessly adopting secure, scalable, and flexible AI-first CX solutions, ensuring long-term business success in an increasingly digital world. “Genesys has built a partner model that drives greater value for...

89% of IT leaders say AI’s potential is locked behind outdated digital workplaces

A new Lenovo report reveals a major gap between AI’s promise and today’s workplace realities. While 79% believe AI will enable employees to focus on more meaningful work, only 36% feel their current digital workplace solutions effectively support engagement and...

EU consumer protections under fire: weakened passenger rights, gender gaps in tech, and gambling scandals

EU plans to weaken passenger compensation rules   The EU is considering changes to its air passenger rights regulation, EU261, which could reduce compensation for flight delays. Passengers can claim compensation if a flight arrives three hours late, but a new proposal...

Visa’s high-tech approach to shutting down scammers 

Visa has introduced a dedicated Scam Disruption practice to detect and stop sophisticated scams before they cause harm. Unlike traditional fraud, scams often involve direct deception, making them personal for victims. The new department, operating under Visa’s Payment Ecosystem Risk and...