Tag: CX news

Americans cut back on spending as tariffs fuel a new age of caution

From cutting second vacations to skipping the wine with dinner, American consumers are drawing a harder line on spending, and it’s not just inflation fatigue. According to the KPMG’s Consumer Pulse Summer 2025 report, economic anxiety is no longer a...

New Alorica system claims to catch harmful content 500x faster without losing the human touch

Alorica is working to make digital spaces safer by pairing fast-learning AI with experienced human moderators.The global BPO firm just launched an upgraded version of its Digital Trust & Safety platform, claiming it can detect harmful content and online threats...

Gatwick pay disputes, M&S cyber fallout, and the growing demand for sabbaticals

M&S halts hiring amid ongoing cyber attack disruptionMarks & Spencer has paused all recruitment following a major cyber attack over the Easter weekend that disrupted online orders and left stores with empty shelves. The retailer has removed all job postings...

This week in CX: AI won’t save bad marketing

Happy Friday! ‘This week in CX’ brings you the latest roundup of industry news.This week, we’ve explored how brands can stop annoying their customers by finding the balance in personalisation, the double-edged power of AI-driven ads, and why reskilling is now...

AI fuels CPaaS expansion, supermarkets battle for price leadership and AI nudification apps face scrutiny

Supermarkets ramp up price wars with record promotional spendingUK supermarkets are spending hundreds of millions on special offers as competition intensifies amid the cost of living crisis. Nearly 30% of sales were on promotions in April, with Tesco and Sainsbury’s...

Five9 and Salesforce tighten ties with new AI bundle for contact centres

Five9 has launched a new product and services bundle designed to streamline how businesses use its contact centre technology with Salesforce’s customer service tools, marking a deeper phase in the companies’ long-running partnershipUnveiled this week, Five9 Fusion for Salesforce combines...

HSBC UAE seizes top prize at GCXA 2025

HSBC UAE rounded out a successful day at the Gulf Customer Experience Awards (GCXA) by claiming the Overall Winner Award. The global bank also claimed golds for the Best Customer Centric Culture — over 1,000 employees, Best Complaint Handling...

Public sector workers may gain, others fear AI cuts, as Meta confronts abuse allegations in Africa

Teachers and nurses could receive up to a 4% pay rise in 2025-26Public sector workers, including teachers and nurses may see pay rises of up to 4% next year, exceeding the UK government’s initial 2.8% budget forecast. Reports suggest the...

This week in CX: from AI hype to human impact

Happy Friday! ‘This week in CX’ brings you the latest roundup of industry news.This week, we’ve explored the rise in e-commerce AI spending, shifts in 2025 corporate travel plans, and how AI is enhancing—not replacing—human roles.We’re also discussing new updates from...

AW Rostamani wins gold for game-changing tech transformation at GCXA 2025

AW Rostamani has taken gold in the Best Use of Technology category at the Gulf Customer Experience Awards 2025. Faced with rising customer expectations and an increasingly competitive market, the car dealership reimagined how it could use technology to drive...