Tag: Retail

How business can meet the needs of the vulnerable customer

A recent report highlights that up to 35 million British people remain unknowingly vulnerable, and increasingly reliant on digital channels for support. With many brands building focused personas of their customers, it is easy for the vulnerable to slip through...

Consumers prioritise local retail for trust and convenience

Consumers are increasingly turning to local retailers for the trust, connection, and personalized service they offer—often willing to pay higher prices for the experience. According to data from Locally, 71% of shoppers prefer to buy from local stores, even if...

Forrester predicts Europe’s e-commerce boom: Online sales to surpass €565B by 2029

The shift back to in-store shopping post-pandemic is proving short-lived, as e-commerce in Europe is set for rapid expansion. According to Forrester’s latest forecast, e-commerce sales across the five largest European economies (France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the UK) will...

Can AI make beauty more sustainable? L’Oréal taps IBM to try

L’Oréal and IBM are joining forces to develop what they claim is the first AI foundation model dedicated to cosmetic formulation, to try and make beauty products both smarter and greener.The collaboration will leverage IBM’s generative AI technology to analyse...

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...