Tag: Retail

The UK’s New Shopping Habit Is Artificially Intelligent

Once seen as a novelty, artificial intelligence has insidiously found its way into the everyday shopping routine of millions of Britons. And rightfully so, as its advanced features make the journey easier than ever before. It now compares prices, suggests...

US Retailer Giant Eagle Revamps Loyalty Scheme

Legacy loyalty systems are just one element of business that weigh heavily on grocers and most other retailers. They’re expensive to maintain (writes someone with a Nectar card with all the numbers rubbed off), slow to adapt, and rarely deliver...

Gap Taps Google Cloud to Thread AI Through Every Corner of Retail

Gap Inc. is bringing artificial intelligence to the heart of its business. The retail group behind Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic, and Athleta has entered a multi-year partnership with Google Cloud, aiming to reinvent how products are designed, marketed, and...

AI Takes the Reins as Retailers Prep for a Tough Holiday Season

Last year’s Black Friday rush exposed a few cracks in the system. Some online retailers ran out of stock too soon, while others couldn’t keep up with orders or saw their AI tools fail at the worst possible time. According...

This Week in CX: From Broken CX to Human-Centered Experiences

Happy Friday! ‘This week in CX’ brings you the latest roundup of industry news. This week, we explored CX and culture, covering Ian Fishwick’s leadership lessons, broken CX in organisations, trust in search, human-focused insurance with LV’s Chloe Stuttard, and AI project...

Only 11% of U.S. Consumers Trust Their First Search

When a U.S. consumer types in a query, chances are high that the answer won’t come from just one source. In fact, a new study by Yext reveals just how fragmented the path to purchase has become in America and...

This Week in CX: AI Agents Take the Lead

Happy Friday! ‘This week in CX’ brings you the latest roundup of industry news. This week, we explored how Brits are turning to ChatGPT for their next pint spot, best practices for employee engagement surveys, and the gap between brand trust and...

Holiday Shoppers Don’t Trust the Hype

Nearly 7 in 10 shoppers (69%) confessed they’ve sent back items bought during major sales events, according to Akeneo’s latest PX Pulse survey on holiday shopping behaviour.  According to the shoppers, poor product quality, confusing or missing details, and misleading images...

This Week in CX: Where AI, Gen Z, and Trust Collide

Happy Friday! ‘This week in CX’ brings you the latest roundup of industry news. This week, we explored agentic AI in CX, Gen Z putting life on hold for financial security, smarter employee listening strategies, and how AI-powered verification is boosting trust...

Super Apps as a Pathway to Global Growth

Super Apps are quickly gaining traction globally. Combining shopping, banking, messaging, and more into seamless mobile experiences, they are reshaping how consumers live, engage, and transact. Particularly in mobile-first environments. At the same time, global economic shifts, including rising tariffs, geopolitical...