Retail

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...

Sorry, Mom: AI Wins When It Comes to Choosing Outfits

Nearly half of shoppers (45%) say they don’t care if a product recommendation comes from a human or from AI, as long as it fits their needs. That’s one of the headline findings from the State of Ecommerce 2025...

This Week in CX: AI Challenges, Gen Z Habits, BNPL Risks

Happy Friday! ‘This week in CX’ brings you the latest roundup of industry news. This week, we explored why CX leaders still struggle to turn AI investments into results, why more than half of Gen Z check employer social media before applying,...

Sephora Partners with Uber Eats to Deliver Beauty On-Demand 

Uber and Sephora have teamed up to make beauty shopping faster and more convenient than ever. Beginning today, shoppers across the U.S. and Canada can order from hundreds of Sephora locations through Uber Eats, with delivery arriving in as little...

From Free Shipping to Flexible Returns: The New Rules of Retail

Nearly 3 out of 4 U.S. shoppers plan to split their 2025 holiday spending between online and in-store channels, according to Ryder System’s study. The report tracks how Americans’ shopping behaviours and expectations are shifting year over year, and for...

Move Over Google: Gen Z’s New Shopping BFF is AI

A new report shows that younger consumers are rapidly embracing artificial intelligence as a trusted partner in their shopping journey. According to Commerce and Future Commerce’s New Modes: How AI is Shaping New Commerce Contexts and Expectations report, one in...

Buy Now, Pay Later: America’s Hidden Debt Trap

A new study from LegalShield paints a sobering picture of how deeply Americans have come to depend on Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services, and how that reliance is creating financial and legal trouble for millions. The survey of 2,018...

Strict Returns Policies Risk Driving Away Shoppers, Survey Finds

A new 2025 Global Consumer Retail Returns Survey from Blue Yonder reveals that tightening retail return policies could cost retailers their most loyal customers. The study, which this year expanded beyond the U.S. to include consumers in Australia and New...