Tag: CX news

CXMStars deadline extension!

Due to overwhelming demand to complete nominations for this year’s CXMStars, the deadline has been shifted to 23:59 Wednesday 08 January. When the nominations are closed, the editorial team will reduce the list to the top 50 CX corporate professionals and...

U.S. retail growth driven by in-store shopping revival this holiday season

Holiday retail spending in the U.S. grew by 4.8% year over year, according to preliminary insights from Visa Consulting & Analytics’ (VCA) inaugural Retail Spend Monitor. The analysis, which covers a seven-week period beginning November 1, includes data from all...

Square partners with Sysco to revolutionise restaurant operations with time-saving tech

Payment solutions and business management tools technology firm Square has announced a strategic partnership with Sysco, a global food service distributor, alongside the launch of innovative features aimed at transforming restaurant operations. The collaboration brings Square’s intuitive technology to Sysco’s...

This week in CX: out with the old, in with the new

Happy Friday! ‘This week in CX’ brings you the latest roundup of industry news. This week, we’ve been exploring the world of customer experiences, from new ideas and collaborations to what pushes customers to switch brands and what’s the latest media trend. We’re...

Out-of-stocks push 66% of shoppers to competitors

Retailers risk losing more than 60% of their customers to competitors when items are out of stock, according to the AlixPartners 2024 Consumer Sentiment Index. The survey of 9,000 fashion consumers reveals unmet inventory expectations can drive shoppers elsewhere, highlighting...

This week in CX: the workplace trends you can’t ignore this season

Happy Friday! ‘This week in CX’ brings you the latest roundup of industry news. This week, we’ve been exploring the world of employee experiences, from holiday perks and performance bonuses to the challenges of staff shortages and opportunities for professional growth. We’re also...

Real-time responses, trust, and personalisation among key trends in customer communication in 2025

With over 800 billion interactions taking place annually across industries, the trends shaping digital communication point to a growing demand for speed, personalisation, and trust. By 2025, key statistics indicate that customer expectations will continue to rise, driving companies to...

AI lending solutions firm Zest AI announces $200 million growth investment

AI lending technology firm Zest AI has announced a $200 million growth investment from Insight Partners, a global software investor. The significant funding is set to propel the company into its next phase of innovation, with a focus on advancing fraud...

The next phase of privacy: consent management

While privacy has always been important, the introduction of the internet and the proliferation of connected devices has taken it to a whole new level. Whether engaging on social media or conducting online transactions, each interaction leaves a digital footprint. The...

Vapi secures $20M Series A to scale AI voice agents

Pioneering developer platform for deploying Voice AI agents Vapi has announced the successful completion of a $20 million Series A funding at a $130 million valuation. The round was led by Bessemer Venture Partners, with additional investments from Abstract Ventures, Y...