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CX standards: it’s now or never for the industry to agree a shared set of standards

In the middle of July, Kantar, Bain and Company and Qualtrics hosted a press conference to announce they’d set up a Working Group to develop a set of Global CX Standards. By creating a common language for CX, the three...

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...

Majority of workers over 50 believe age blocks job opportunities 

A recent Hays study highlights that most workers over 50 feel their age affects their job prospects, sparking calls for businesses to adopt more inclusive recruitment and career advancement practices.According to the study, 61% of workers, regardless of age, believe...

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...

This week in CX: workers strike to stay out of the office

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 consumer preferences, standards, and attitudes to AI usage.We’re also discussing new updates from Amazon, eBay, X, government policies,...

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...

IT professionals warn poor digital employee experiences lead to unsafe workarounds

A recent report from Ivanti reveals that 86% of IT professionals believe poor digital experiences (DEX) lead employees to adopt unsafe workarounds. The study underscores a growing concern: while employees face tech-related frustrations, only 13% of security professionals consider user...