Tag: CX news

Slow shopping emerges as key trend in holiday spending this year

New research from Affirm reveals that consumers are expected to spend the same or more this holiday season, but with a more intentional, “slow shopping” approach. The survey, conducted by Talker Research on behalf of Affirm, shows that more than...

Forrester’s marketing and CX predictions for 2025: rising prices to erode brand loyalty by 25%

Forrester’s B2C Marketing & Customer Experience Predictions for 2025 suggest a significant shift in consumer behaviour as price sensitivity rises, leading to a projected 25% decline in brand loyalty. With inflation and economic uncertainty pushing consumers to rethink their spending...

AI-Powered post-purchase experiences on the rise in UK eCommerce

UK retailers are doubling down on AI to enhance the post-purchase experience.According to research from Scurri and IMRG, UK e-commerce businesses are rapidly adopting AI solutions to streamline and improve the customer journey after purchase. By 2025, AI will power...

New report shows fast food chains face customer service struggles

A new report from Chatmeter reveals that quick-service restaurants (QSRs), commonly known as fast-food restaurants, are struggling to keep customers happy. Despite Chick-fil-A, Carl’s Jr. & Hardee’s, and Arby’s topping Chatmeter’s 2024 QSR Reputation Ranking for food, service, and value,...

Inflation eases, but European consumers still cut back on spending

European shoppers are scaling back on spending, even as inflation eases, according to Boston Consulting Group’s (BCG) 2024 European Consumer Sentiment Report. In the first half of 2024, 73% of consumers reported higher prices, but wages and savings haven’t kept...

Ageas CEO, Ant Middle honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award at UK Customer Experience Awards

Ant Middle, CEO of personal lines insurer, Ageas UK, picked up the Lifetime Achievement Award at the UK Customer Experience Awards, last night in London.Ant Middle was honoured at the biggest night for the CX sector in UK, for his...

Experian takes home overall winner award at UKCXA

Experian was crowned the Overall Winner at the UK Customer Experience Awards last night.The data analytics and consumer credit firm, scored a hatrick of gold category wins on the night.Experian best off stiff competition from Ageas and Scottish Power to...

Kaizen Ticketing triumphs with gold win at the UK Customer Experience Awards 2024

Kaizen Ticketing has secured a gold win in the Best Use of Technology category at the UK Customer Experience Awards 2024 in London.Founded by former semi-professional footballer and ticketing expert David Lynam, Kaizen Ticketing has revolutionised the ticketing process for...

Ethos Farm’s Sally Alington wins CX Leader of the Year at the UK Customer Experience Awards 2024

Sally Alington, founder and CEO of Ethos Farm, has been crowned the CX Leader of the Year at the UK Customer Experience Awards 2024. Starting her career as a customer service host at Heathrow Airport, Sally’s belief in the power...

This week in CX: AI takes over the holiday season

Happy Friday! ‘This week in CX’ brings you the latest roundup of industry news.This week, we’ve been looking at emerging consumer trends as the holiday season approaches, as well as is CX now at the crossroads.We’re also discussing new updates from...