Tag: Retail

This week in CX: Hidden Costs, Smart Conversations & Consumer Pushback

Happy Friday! ‘This week in CX’ brings you the latest roundup of industry news.This week, we’ve explored the rise of RCS and conversational commerce and retail’s biggest blind spots—from price hikes that risk loyalty to the hidden costs of poor scheduling...

75% of Consumers Form Negative Brand Opinions Over Poor Product Info

In a stark reminder of how digital shelf performance shapes brand perception, Syndigo’s report reveals that three out of four global consumers (75%) develop a negative impression of a brand if they encounter inaccurate or incomplete product information online. This...

Scheduling Could Be Retail’s Most Expensive Blind Spot

In the high-pressure, margin-tight world of retail, success often hinges on something deceptively simple: having the right people, in the right place, at the right time. But according to the new report by Logile, most retailers are falling short of...

6 in 10 Americans Won’t Pay More Than 10% Extra Due to Tariffs 

According to new data from ESW, six in ten U.S. consumers say they won’t tolerate more than a 10% price increase due to tariffs. This shows the growing sensitivity to rising costs and a shift in how Americans expect retailers...

 USCXA™️ 25 Winners Announcement   

The USCXA™️ ’25 Build-up to the Awards and Awards Ceremony took place yesterday, on June 4th. It brought together top customer experience initiatives across the US and marked a day of joy and celebration.This year’s edition of the USCXA™️ witnessed...

This week in CX: Gen Z, Pharma Innovation & Beauty Retail Warnings

Happy Friday! ‘This week in CX’ brings you the latest roundup of industry news.This week, we’ve explored how Gen Z rethinks workplace communication, why beauty shoppers feel overwhelmed, Pfizer’s new CX metric for pharma reps, and the pitfalls of poor personalisation.We’re...

Fashion Meets AI: Oh Polly Supercharges Search and Sales with Algolia 

Oh Polly has partnered with Algolia to create a faster, smarter, and more impactful shopping experience that’s now fueling 20% of the brand’s total revenue.As Oh Polly continues its rapid ascent in the online fashion space, the brand faced a...

Overwhelmed Shoppers Are a CX Red Flag for Beauty Retail

The glam is wearing off for the in-store beauty retail customer experience. A new survey from experience agency ChangeUp reveals that nearly 70% of beauty shoppers feel overwhelmed when browsing brick-and-mortar beauty stores, and that friction is pushing many to...

This week in CX: when bots break rules and brands break trust

Happy Friday! ‘This week in CX’ brings you the latest roundup of industry news.This week, we’ve explored how AI agents are posing new identity security risks, the fallout from Adidas’s customer data breach via a third-party vendor, and the growing mistrust...

This week in CX: lost items, AI breaches & summer travel realities

Happy Friday! ‘This week in CX’ brings you the latest roundup of industry news.This week, we’ve explored a range of stories shaping consumer trust and travel, from shifting expectations in summer travel to digital scepticism, and the evolving airport experience at...