Category: Customer Experience

Marketing overload drives 40% of U.S. consumers to unsubscribe weekly

A recent survey by GetApp reveals that U.S. consumers are increasingly overwhelmed by marketing communications, with 40% unsubscribing from emails and texts at least once a week—well above the global average of 25%. The 2024 Advertising Preferences Survey highlights how...

Majority of UK businesses struggle to find tech talent

The latest report by Hyve Managed Hosting paints a picture of the UK’s tech industry, showing that 80% of businesses struggle to find the skilled professionals they need to stay competitive. “Our report highlights just how complex a strategy is required...

ParkHub drives customer success through speed, adaptability, and team collaboration

At ParkHub, customer satisfaction has always been a top priority, driven by a deep understanding of the demands their customers face. At the US firm, which provides software and hardware systems for the parking industry, quick resolutions to customer problems...

46% of UK consumers affected by cyberattacks, calling for greater data transparency

A recent survey by Cohesity shows consumer concerns about collecting and using their personal data, especially involving AI. The survey found that most respondents in the UK (73%), the US (81%), and Australia (82%) believe companies are collecting excessive amounts...

Retailers risk losing customers over rigid return policies

A new report by Appriss Retail reveals the link between strict return policies and consumer purchasing behaviour, claiming that 55% of consumers have avoided shopping at certain retailers due to restrictive return policies. This avoidance is rooted in negative return experiences,...

Holiday shoppers to boost mall visits by 18.7% as experiences take centre stage

Although online shopping is the top choice for the holiday season, there has also been a surge in mall and open-air shopping this year. According to JLL’s report, mall visits are expected to increase by 18.7%, with open-air shopping centres...

Almost 90% of shoppers frustrated by rising prices

A new survey from R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company (RRD) shows that inflation makes consumers change their shopping habits, putting value ahead of brand loyalty. As prices keep rising, shoppers are choosing lower-cost alternatives, searching for bargains, and avoiding items...

84% of Black Friday shoppers likely to return after positive experience

A recent survey by nShift shows that 84% of shoppers are willing to return to a retailer following a positive Black Friday experience. This underscores a major opportunity for online retailers to turn seasonal bargain hunters into repeat customers by...

APS embeds VoC into heart of operations

APS Bank is leveraging customer feedback to provide a competitive edge. In the last year, the Malta-based bank has captured feedback from the equivalent of 20% of its customer base, via HappyOrNot terminals based in its branches. “This enables us to...

Sainsbury’s CEO calls for government action to help Brits feel confident to spend

Sainsbury’s CEO, Simon Roberts, has called for the UK budget action to boost consumer confidence. Roberts has stated that Brits hit by the cost-of-living crisis are unlikely to resume strong spending until the new Labour government sets out its tax...