Tag: US

Retailers prepare for early Halloween demand as spending hits $11.6 billion

Halloween shopping starts even earlier this year, with 47% of US consumers making purchases before October, according to the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) annual survey. The survey shows a 37% increase in early shoppers compared to five years ago. Overall, Halloween...

Nearly one-third of global users fall victim to digital fraud

The latest report by Telesign has revealed that nearly one in three people globally have fallen victim to digital fraud, with most incidents occurring within the past six months. Data breaches are the main factor, with almost half of all...

TikTok news consumption surges among young adults

According to a recent Pew Research Center report, there has been a surge in the number of adult Americans getting news from TikTok, with 17% of them now turning to the platform, compared to just 3% in 2020. The respondents come...

Pumpkin spice, social media, and early autumn flavours: what shoppers want this season

According to a recent Algolia report, 67% of US customers adapt their recipes and grocery shopping lists to accommodate the changing seasons. This number goes up to 77% for parents, emphasising the family-oriented aspect of fall festivities. One of the main...

AI is reshaping customer experience for faster, personalised service

According to a recent survey by TaskUs, over 75% of businesses are implementing or planning to leverage generative AI (Gen AI) to transform customer service and operations. This move aims to streamline CX by boosting agent-assist capabilities, enhancing content development,...

Only 17% of Brits can recognise when they’re using AI

New research has revealed that over 4 in 5 consumers don’t recognise when they’re using AI. This follows recent news that the UK, EU, US, and more have signed the first legal agreement on AI. Sopro’s new study has found...

To AI or not to AI: 92% of customers say NO to AI agents

Intradiem’s latest research highlights a significant disconnect between contact center leaders’ priorities and consumer preferences. According to the findings, 92% of customers prefer interacting with human agents over AI-driven bots in contact centres. While businesses are increasingly focused on the...

Consumers start holiday shopping early amid concerns over in-store prices

According to a new Gartner survey, 32% of customers plan to start their holiday shopping before November of this year. The study reveals changing shopping habits, with only 14% of U.S. consumers planning to spend more than the previous year....

Amazon makes it easier for customers to access products across Europe

Amazon has launched Export Central, a tool aimed to provide customers in 39 European nations with a broader selection of products. Sellers that use Amazon’s Merchant Fulfilled Network (MFN) can now offer their products abroad, allowing buyers in countries without an...

44% of shoppers spend 3+ minutes finding what they need in search results

Consumers are increasingly having trouble finding the right items when shopping online. A new survey from Constructor reveals the search struggles and slowdowns people have when they search and browse e-commerce websites, excluding Amazon. Most shoppers (68%) cite search difficulties as...