Author: CXM Editorial

Consumers prioritise local retail for trust and convenience

Consumers are increasingly turning to local retailers for the trust, connection, and personalized service they offer—often willing to pay higher prices for the experience. According to data from Locally, 71% of shoppers prefer to buy from local stores, even if...

Forrester predicts Europe’s e-commerce boom: Online sales to surpass €565B by 2029

The shift back to in-store shopping post-pandemic is proving short-lived, as e-commerce in Europe is set for rapid expansion. According to Forrester’s latest forecast, e-commerce sales across the five largest European economies (France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the UK) will...

Intradiem & Five9 maximise productivity and engagement in contact centres

Intradiem has announced an expanded partnership with Five9, combining its patented real-time automation technology with Five9’s intelligent CX platform, enabling contact centres to boost efficiency, improve agent engagement, and enhance customer interactions.“Partnering with Five9 represents a powerful synergy between two...

Churches Fire & Security and Sabio transform customer service with AI-powered insights

Churches Fire & Security has partnered with Sabio Group to enhance service efficiency through data-driven insights. As part of an in-depth Intent Capture & Analysis (IC&A) process, the company examined over 25,000 customer calls to pinpoint challenges and opportunities for...

Can AI make beauty more sustainable? L’Oréal taps IBM to try

L’Oréal and IBM are joining forces to develop what they claim is the first AI foundation model dedicated to cosmetic formulation, to try and make beauty products both smarter and greener.The collaboration will leverage IBM’s generative AI technology to analyse...

Press Ganey and Microsoft team up to enhance care quality with AI

Press Ganey has announced a strategic collaboration with Microsoft to revolutionise healthcare by delivering actionable insights that improve patient safety, care quality, and overall experience.By combining Press Ganey’s vast healthcare data with Microsoft’s advanced AI, cloud computing, and ambient listening...

New updates from 8×8 to sweep customer frustration

Customer experience solutions vendor 8×8 has launched new enhancements to its CX platform, helping organisations boost operational efficiency and elevate customer interactions.Key updates include expanded 8×8 Secure Pay capabilities, enabling seamless payments via SMS and email, and an upgraded...

Need in-depth AI research? OpenAI’s ‘Deep Research’ might be the answer

OpenAI has unveiled Deep Research, a new ChatGPT agent designed to support users who require thorough, precise, and multi-source research. Rather than providing quick summaries, Deep Research assists with complex investigations across finance, science, policy, and engineering fields. It provides...

The digital experience challenge: rising costs and declining conversions 

According to the latest 2025 Digital Experience Benchmarks report from Contentsquare, businesses are investing more in attracting visitors yet struggle to turn that traffic into revenue. Analysing over 90 billion user sessions across 6,000 websites, the study found that brands...

The coupon generation: Gen Z won’t shop without a discount

For Generation Z, saving money through digital coupons isn’t just a savvy habit—it’s a way of life. A new study from marketing technology firm savi reveals just how deeply embedded promotions have become in consumer behaviour, particularly among younger shoppers....