Tag: US

Retailers Push Price Hikes Even If It Costs Them Consumer Loyalty

Despite knowing full well that customers will be furious, most retail execs are still planning to raise prices. That’s the takeaway from a new report by First Insight, Tariffs & Trust: Why Retailers Risk Loyalty with Price Hikes, which reveals a...

Procter & Gamble to Cut 7,000 Jobs and Drop Brands in Major Restructuring

Procter & Gamble is cutting 7,000 jobs, about 6% of its global workforce, over the next two years as it embarks on a major restructuring plan aimed at weathering economic uncertainty and rising costs. The cuts, announced Thursday at the Deutsche...

6 in 10 Americans Won’t Pay More Than 10% Extra Due to Tariffs 

According to new data from ESW, six in ten U.S. consumers say they won’t tolerate more than a 10% price increase due to tariffs. This shows the growing sensitivity to rising costs and a shift in how Americans expect retailers...

 USCXA™️ 25 Winners Announcement   

The USCXA™️ ’25 Build-up to the Awards and Awards Ceremony took place yesterday, on June 4th. It brought together top customer experience initiatives across the US and marked a day of joy and celebration. This year’s edition of the USCXA™️ witnessed...

Healthcare Execs Say Cyberattacks Have Harmed Patient Care and It’s Only Getting Worse

A growing number of healthcare leaders are sounding the alarm that cyberattacks aren’t just a tech issue anymore. They’re directly impacting patient care. According to a new report from Omega Systems, 20% of executives say a cyberattack has already disrupted...

Americans Adapt Spending Habits Amid Economic Pressures

A new study from strategic market research firm Alter Agents highlights the growing impact of economic pressures on U.S. consumer behaviour in 2025. The research emphasises how inflation, political instability, and trade concerns are forcing Americans to rethink their spending...

Overwhelmed Shoppers Are a CX Red Flag for Beauty Retail

The glam is wearing off for the in-store beauty retail customer experience. A new survey from experience agency ChangeUp reveals that nearly 70% of beauty shoppers feel overwhelmed when browsing brick-and-mortar beauty stores, and that friction is pushing many to...

CallMiner Acquires VOCALLS to Add Native Voice and Text AI Agents

CallMiner has acquired VOCALLS, a voice-first conversational AI and automation platform to integrate native AI virtual agents for voice, chat, email, and social messaging into CallMiner’s platform, tightening the link between conversation analytics and automated service delivery. The acquisition reflects a...

Only 15% want fully digital insurance experience. So why are insurers still pushing it?

While much of the insurance industry continues to race toward full automation, a new survey from Insurity reveals that only 15% of consumers actually want a digital-only insurance experience. The 2025 Digital Experience Index reveals a more nuanced picture of what...

Hold the hold music: AI agent ‘Alli’ takes over at Allina Health

SoundHound AI and Allina Health are putting hold music on notice. The two companies have launched “Alli,” a voice-enabled AI agent designed to overhaul patient engagement at Allina’s Customer Experience Centre, and early results show it’s already changing the game. Powered...