Category: Customer Experience

Bad customer experiences threaten nearly $4 trillion in global sales

Poor customer experiences could cost businesses $3.8 trillion in global sales, according to new research from Qualtrics. This figure, based on World Bank data and insights from the Qualtrics 2025 Consumer Trends Report, marks a $119 billion increase from last...

In-store holiday shopping grows as US consumers tighten budgets post-election

Consumers are embracing in-store holiday shopping this year, with a 53% year-over-year increase in those planning to shop exclusively at brick-and-mortar stores, according to a recent survey by customer-driven AI intelligence firm First Insight. This resurgence contrasts with a 21% decline...

Gen Z demands fast AI service, but human connection remains key

According to a recent Five9 survey, nearly 60% of Gen Z consumers value the speed and efficiency of AI-driven customer service but still prioritise human support for more complex issues. This shows a paradox: while this tech-savvy generation embraces the...

AI and online shopping shape Black Friday 2024 trends

Black Friday 2024 is expected to match last year’s record-breaking performance, with consumer participation and spending levels at the highest level, according to new data from Attest. This year’s key trend is the surge in AI adoption for shopping assistance. Over...

Miral Destinations sweeps awards claiming four gold and two silver gongs at ICXA

Miral Destinations enjoyed a blockbuster evening at the International Customer Experience Awards held in London last night. At the black-tie gala event, the hospitality company struck gold in two marquee categories, the CX Team of the Year and CX Leader of...

Allied Bank collects an armful of gold awards at International Customer Experience Awards

Allied Bank won four golds, including CX Team of the Year – over 5,000 employees, at last night’s International Customer Experience Awards held in London. The Irish bank also picked up golds for Best CX Strategy – over 1,000 employees, Best...

Miral Destinations’ Martin Andonovksi takes CX Leader of the Year award back to Abu Dhabi

Miral Destinations’ Martin Andonovski took home the CX Leader of the Year gong at the International Customer Experience Awards last night. Andonovski is the senior director of guest experience and transformation with Miral Destinations where he leads several strategic initiatives designed...

CX ‘godfather’ Bruce Temkin receives Lifetime Achievement Award

Industry legend Bruce Temkin flew into London to pick up the Lifetime Achievement Award at the International Customer Experience Awards (ICXAs). The black-tie ceremony took place at the Park Plaza London Riverbank, and was attended by over 250 leading CX...

CarTrawler claims top prize at International Customer Experience Awards

CarTrawler, an Irish firm that offers around the clock car hire support services beat off stiff competition to emerge as the Overall Winner at the International Customer Experience Awards (ICXAs) last night. On the night CarTrawler also won gold for Best...

Human-centered AI redefines customer expectations in 2025 

Zendesk’s 2025 Customer Experience (CX) Trends Report highlights a shift in consumer preferences as customers increasingly demand AI interactions that feel personal, empathetic, and authentic. Based on insights from over 10,000 global consumers and business leaders, the report highlights five...