Category: Customer Experience

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...

Consumers are ready to trade privacy for personalised experiences

A recent study by Jack Morton has shown that almost half of consumers (48%) are ready to share their personal data in exchange for a better brand experience, and 30% said that they would even trade data for cash or...

Consumers alarmed by AI-driven cybercrime, yet few act

As consumers rely on digital payments, eCommerce, and other online interactions, concerns over cybercrime, such as identity theft and AI-driven attacks, are on the rise. According to a survey by Nationwide, while 80% of respondents are worried about identity theft,...

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...

Bain & co, Kantar, and Qualtrics update their global CX standards

Following a 10-week industry-wide consultation, Bain & company, Kantar and Qualtrics have released their update of the jointly-endorsed Global Standards for Customer Experience.The revised standards are the result of cross-industry outreach and collaboration from the three firms, and introduce a...