Tag: Retail

Consumers are shopping while streaming, scrolling, and browsing

According to a recent report by Salsify, 69% of shoppers are making purchases while simultaneously engaging in other activities—whether watching movies, browsing YouTube, or scrolling TikTok. Many consumers even juggle multiple distractions at once while shopping, highlighting the rise of...

This week in CX: smaller raises, AI bosses & office debates 

Happy Friday! ‘This week in CX’ brings you the latest roundup of industry news.This week, we’ve been exploring the widespread misconceptions about the downfall of DEI, the growing trust in AI for critical workplace decisions, and the debate over whether office...

Over 50% of consumers purchased gift cards during the holidays

In a holiday shopping season that saw retail sales grow by 4% over 2023, gift cards emerged as the stars, showing significant year-over-year growth. According to Blackhawk Network (BHN), 56% of surveyed consumers reported purchasing a gift card this holiday...

This week in CX: Is employee appreciation being done right?

Happy Friday! ‘This week in CX’ brings you the latest roundup of industry news.This week, we’ve been exploring the impact of interactive apps, business growth plans, and employee appreciation levels in different regions.We’re also discussing new updates from PwC, Gartner and...

Building long term engagement beyond the holiday rush

For retail, the ‘most wonderful time of the year’ is more than just a catchy jingle – it’s an opportunity to lay the foundation for long term customer loyalty. While holiday sales can generate as much as 20% of annual...

New Look teams up with Medallia and Higher Oak for omnichannel CX overhaul

New Look has partnered with Medallia and Higher Oak to introduce an omnichannel customer experience (CX) programme across its UK and Republic of Ireland operations. This initiative is designed to enhance how the retailer captures and acts on customer feedback...

Gender and generational shifts in consumer spending habits

According to a recent Attest survey, a significant gender divide is influencing consumer spending patterns, with 45% of women feeling financially insecure compared to 33% of men. This heightened insecurity is driving women to adopt more cautious spending habits. Currently,...

How brands gain loyalty through more interactive apps

How people shop, and their loyalty to stores, has fundamentally changed. Whilst online shopping boomed during the pandemic, since the restrictions were lifted, many have fallen back in love with in-store shopping. Online only E-commerce players have struggled to grapple with...

Intelligent physical retail platform Leap raises $20M

Intelligent platform for physical retail Leap has secured $20 million in funding from Tribeca Venture Partners, DNX Ventures, and existing investors. The funds will support the expansion of the company’s store network, retail operations, and investments in platform technology and...

Targeted ads are dying, long live AI-enabled personalisation

The death of identity-driven advertising is inevitable, and we must prepare for a future where AI-driven personalisation reigns supreme.We will soon be living in a world where advertising no longer depends on tracking personal information to deliver targeted messages. This...