Tag: uk

Shift in consumer shopping preferences opens new opportunities for in-store retailers

Sony’s latest State of Retail Technology Report 2024 uncovers a significant shift in the balance between online and in-store shopping, highlighting new opportunities for brick-and-mortar retailers. While e-commerce has dominated in recent years, the report indicates that consumers are beginning...

Holiday shoppers prioritise price and speed, with mobile shopping leading the way

Holiday shoppers are increasingly shifting from traditional in-store experiences to fast, mobile-focused shopping in order to complete their gift buying in less than six hours, revealed a Celigo report. The survey also highlighted that most global consumers plan to spend...

Human advisors still top choice for insurance, yet consumer interest in AI surges

A recent global survey by UserTesting reveals that while 88% of adults still prefer human assistance for insurance advice, interest in AI is growing. The survey covered 4,000 adults across the US, UK, and Australia, highlighting widespread frustration with insurance...

Over 70% of workers willing to sacrifice pay for a 4-day week

According to research from Owl Labs, as many as 73% of UK workers are willing to take a pay cut in exchange for a four-day workweek. This is an increase from 65% in 2023, showing a growing desire for more...

72% of Gen Z reject middle management- is this a leadership crisis in the making?

Recent research from Robert Walters has revealed growing disillusionment among younger UK professionals regarding middle management roles, with over half of Generation Z professionals (those born between 1997 and 2010) expressing no desire to pursue these positions. According to the study,...

72% of UK leaders report losing employees to flexible workplaces

According to a new Remote report, nearly three-quarters (72%) of hiring leaders in the UK have lost employees to companies that provide them with more flexible working conditions in the past six months. The survey also found that 84% of...

This week in CX: Meta will use UK customer data to train its AI

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 Gen Z attitudes as employees and customers, worker flexibility on their schedules and policies, and struggles that customers...

Customers are losing millions of pounds from energy and broadband firms

A new Which? survey has found that energy and broadband UK customers have lost an estimated £298 million and 27.3 million hours to poor customer service. In the past year, 45% of respondents had contacted their broadband supplier, and 42%...

UK consumer confidence falls sharply in September

Consumer confidence in the U.K. has sharply declined in September, reflecting concerns over personal finances and economic conditions. With borrowing costs expected to remain high following the Bank of England’s decision to hold interest rates, research group GfK reported a...

Half of employers overlook tailored benefits for gender and age groups

A survey by Towergate Health & Protection showed that although 76% of employers receive requests for more tailored benefits, nearly half (44%) still offer the same perks to all employees, regardless of age, lifestyle, or risk factors. In addition, 40%...