Tag: Customer Experience

This week in CX: August Bank Holiday forecast to contribute £600 million to UK economy

Happy Friday! ‘This week in CX’ brings you the latest roundup of industry news. This week, we’ve been looking at the latest research in employee demands for the workplace, the best working models, digital advancements, and more. We’re also discussing new studies into...

GoTo adds over 40 features to Connect platform to foster CX

GoTo has added over 40 features to its Connect platform. The updates, which are designed to enhance the customer experience, offer businesses improved data analytics, streamlined workflows, and enhanced AI-driven interactions.  “Providing a seamless customer experience is no longer a luxury for...

Luxury retailers head to Central London streets for top in-store shopping results

New data from CBRE found that central London retail investment volumes increased 71% quarterly, totalling £424m in the second quarter 2024. Luxury retailers now flood to Bond Street and Oxford Street particularly for higher foot traffic and sales success. In Oxford Street,...

Sigma Connected deploys AI platform to clear up call quality

Call centre operator, Sigma Connected has deployed an AI-powered noise cancellation platform to clear up the sound quality of its voice calls. Sigma started testing Iris Clarity in February of this year and has since optimised hundreds of thousands of...

This week in CX: are customer 30-day free trials still worth it?

Happy Friday! ‘This week in CX’ brings you the latest roundup of industry news. This week, we’ve been looking at the latest research in EX and HR spaces. Full annual leave allowances are not being used, and new recruits aren’t compromising on...

Convenience comes first for customer behaviours

Demand for convenience is the number one customer behaviour to influence CX practitioners’ planning in 2024. This comes from the new report from CX Network, ‘The Global State of CX 2024′. Demand for convenience increased from fourth place in last...

Exclusive community discounts will foster strong customer loyalty and connections

Exclusive retail offers are recognised as a key driver in customer loyalty. The new research comes from a survey conducted by SheerID, in its 2024 Customer Loyalty Report.  Nearly three quarters of respondents feel more emotionally connected to brands that give them...

Customer service outsourcing Philippines: PITON-Global on the importance of CX in the front and back-office

In an era where customer experience (CX) has become crucial for business success, companies across industries are increasingly prioritising exceptional customer service to both attract new clients and retain loyal ones. The Philippines, with its cost-efficient operations, skilled talent, and...

Five9 launches AI suite to revolutionise customer experience

Five9 revealed an AI suite designed to boost customer experiences last week.  The platform includes a four-step process to help businesses identify and implement AI solutions quickly and deliver measurable returns with Five9’s guidance.  “AI has enormous potential to improve the customer...

Vinted responds after update made platform impossible to use

The second-hand online marketplace Vinted has listened to customer feedback and abandoned their recent update. The app originally set out to change its delivery options, and remove couriers. The company eventually backtracked after users shared frustrations that it would make...