Tag: Customer journey

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...

Lenovo’s gold award for complaint handling higlights dedication to customer satisfaction

Lenovo’s EMEA Customer Care Team has won gold for Best Complaint Handling at the European Customer Experience Awards 2024. As a central hub for resolving customer issues, the team provides quick, clear communication and personalised solutions that consistently meet or exceed...

Extra MSA boosts customer experience with major investment

Extra MSA, UK motorway services provider, has invested in new software to improve customer satisfaction. The company has partnered with Reputation to gather and analyse customer feedback, allowing for faster service improvements. The new software investment will provide valuable customer insights and...

Retailers in for a tough holiday shopping season, as consumers are in debt

As consumers already start to prepare for holiday shopping season, new Salesforce research suggests that retailers might be in for a challenge, as 43% of consumers are carrying more debt than they were last year. The Salesforce Shopping Index highlights...

The real secret behind customer retention in 2024

Think about when you are having a frustrating experience with an online brand. On average, how long do you estimate you persist before giving up? If you said, “less than a minute,” you’d be right. You’d also be part of...

Customers crave genuine brand experiences, not just a loyalty programme   

In today’s climate of economic uncertainty for companies and customers alike, brand loyalty is no longer a given. To stay with a brand, customers are demanding even more. It’s not just about better prices, they want experiences and connections. In 2023, loyalty achieved...

Consumers want a human touch in customer service

Twilio released a study showing that consumers want to talk to real people. The study found that 48% of UK and German consumers feel most understood when speaking to a person. This suggests that good listening is crucial for building...

How technology is transforming customer experience automation

Automation plays an important role across many functions and industries, from automating quality assurance (QA) in contact centresto the electronic organisation of health records that improve patient experience and healthcare outcomes. Customer experience (CX) is also a common area for automation. Businesses often rely on customer...

Ikea launches own second-hand marketplace

To capitalise on the growing market for secondhand goods, Ikea has introduced its online marketplace.  Customers can now buy and sell directly from each other, eliminating the need for third-party platforms like eBay or Gumtree. Ikea Preowned is currently available in...

Aldi to assist financially vulnerable customers with back-to-school fund

Aldi has launched a fund to support customers that are struggling with the costs at the start of the new academic year. As part of the back-to-school fund, the discount store will give away vouchers worth £100 to parents throughout...