Tag: uk

From Free Returns to Fraught Refunds – Finding CX Balance in Post COVID Return Policies

When the pandemic forced British high-street stores to shutter globally, it led to an unprecedented surge in online retail. In the UK, for instance online retail penetration surged from 20% to over 35% during 2020–2021 alone, according to the ONS....

Your Cheap Designer Dupe Might Be Paying for Organised Crime 

In a startling revelation, a new study from the Transnational Alliance to Combat Illicit Trade (TRACIT) reveals that counterfeit goods are fuelling a massive underground economy in the UK, with everyday consumers unknowingly contributing to a criminal enterprise worth billions.According...

Why Are Brits Late to the Instant Payment Party?

Despite the rise of instant digital payments around the world, new research from FICO reveals that UK consumers are trailing their European neighbours in the use of real-time payments (RTP). While a solid 79% of UK respondents reported having sent...

This Week in CX: From Inbox to Espresso — AI Is Taking Over

Happy Friday! ‘This week in CX’ brings you the latest roundup of industry news.This week, we’ve explored how agentic AI like Freshworks’ Freddy is transforming customer service, the rise of AI-written messages and RCS communication, and how companies like Starbucks are...

Brits Lose Patience with Poor Customer Support, and They’re Not Afraid to Walk Away

According to new research by Quantum Metric, more than half of Brits (57%) have abandoned a purchase simply because of poor customer support, proving that bad service doesn’t just hurt brand perception — it hits the bottom line. Whether it’s...

Message Received: The RCS Revolution Is Here

Business messaging is evolving fast, and Infobip is at the centre of it. According to Infobip’s new report, Rich Communication Services (RCS) messaging is seeing explosive growth, redefining how brands connect with their customers. Based on over 530 billion...

UK Doctors Say Time Off Matters More Than Money

An increasing number of UK doctors are willing to sacrifice a portion of their salary for a shot at a better life outside the hospital, according to Medscape UK’s latest report on doctors’ well-being.Almost 50% of the respondents in The...

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...

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...

Price Cap Plan Could Trigger £100 Million Ticket Fraud Surge

A recent UK government proposal to cap the resale price of tickets is drawing sharp criticism from fraud experts and fintech leaders. Far from protecting fans, the policy could push them into unregulated markets, triggering a wave of scams worth...