Tag: US

45% still waiting — banks are too slow for modern business

The latest OvationCXM report highlights some alarming trends that banks and credit unions can no longer ignore. As many as 41% of respondents say they experience significant challenges navigating fragmented systems, often needing to work with multiple people or departments...

Meet Avaya Infinity, built to bond brands and people

Avaya has unveiled the Infinity platform, an AI-infused, workflow-connected system designed to turn clunky customer service into seamless human connection.Gone are the days of siloed channels, scattered data, and disconnected technologies. With Infinity, Avaya aims to rewire the very concept...

Grasshopper levels up: smarter tools for faster responses and better organisation

GoTo has just rolled out updates for its virtual phone system, Grasshopper, designed specifically for small business owners. These new features aim to streamline how businesses communicate, boost efficiency, and improve the overall customer experience, all while helping teams stay...

How retailers are missing the mark on vague product descriptions

Thirty years into the e-commerce boom, and shoppers are still rage-quitting their carts. It’s not a lack of choice, it’s a lack of understandable product content.According to LilyAI’s new 2025 Online Shopping Consumer Research and Insights Report, 80% of U.S....

Hotel loyalty programmes are booming, even if guests are staying less

They’ve come for the free Wi-Fi. They’ve stayed (briefly) for the perks. Hotel loyalty programmes are ballooning in size and still proving their worth even as the average member becomes more of a casual couch-surfer than a seasoned suitcase warrior.According...

Corporate travel plans for 2025 to drop worldwide

The days of back-to-back business trips may be numbered, at least for now.New figures from the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) reveal a clear slowdown in motion, most likely influenced by recent U.S. government measures. Nearly a third of global...

Design darling Figma confidentially files for IPO after Adobe deal goes bust

The cloud-based design platform Figma has quietly filed for a U.S. IPO, setting the stage for one of the most closely watched tech listings since the market cooled off in late 2021.The move comes more than a year after Adobe’s...

Diners abandon longtime favourites for better taste and lower prices

America’s once-loyal fast food fans are moving on and they’re not looking back.According to Tillster’s 2025 Phygital Index Report, 33% of diners say their favourite restaurant changed in the past year. The main culprits for this are “better food” and...

Loyalty programme spending soars for some, stalls for others in the restaurant industry

The latest Paytronix 2025 Loyalty Report has revealed a promising rise in loyalty check sizes across restaurants and convenience stores, but the trend is far from universal. While some brands are thriving, others are struggling to unlock the full potential...

ActiveCampaign buys WhatsApp automation startup Hilos to turn chats into sales

ActiveCampaign has acquired Mexico City-based Hilos in a deal set to transform the world of marketing automation. The move puts the fast-growing platform at the forefront of WhatsApp messaging for business, with over 2.4 billion users and 200 million active...