Tag: US
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...
The first-ever US Customer Experience Awards are open for entries
Our colleagues from Awards International are unstoppable on their mission of hosting the largest, and most impactful CX Awards on the planet. This time, they surprised us by announcing the first-ever US Customer Experience Awards. The Customer Experience Magazine team is here to support our...
TTEC Announces Pega Partnership for Contact Centre ‘Transformation’
Digital CX technology and services company TTEC has announced a strategic partnership with software firm Pegasystems, Inc, to offer clients “industry-leading digital transformation solutions” to optimise Customer Experience within their contact centres. With the partnership, Pega’s intelligent automation and customer engagement suite, combined...