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UK shoppers demand price parity across online & physical stores
Customer Experience

UK shoppers demand price parity across online & physical stores

Nearly 80% of UK shoppers demand identical prices and promotions both online and in-store, linking price parity to brand loyalty and trust.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
The symbiotic relationship between AI-driven CX and EX
Customer Relationship Management

The symbiotic relationship between AI-driven CX and EX

AI-driven customer service boosts customer experience, but investing in employee experience is key to lasting loyalty and staff retention.

By Ian Tickle • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Nov 2025
UK shoppers trust AI agents as much as luxury websites for advice
Customer Experience

UK shoppers trust AI agents as much as luxury websites for advice

UK shoppers trust AI agents for product advice as much as luxury brand websites, rating them more reliable than stores, social media, or influencers.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
Will AI mean the end of the road for my customer service career?
Customer Experience

Will AI mean the end of the road for my customer service career?

AI is transforming customer service careers, shifting roles from routine tasks to strategic, empathy-driven jobs enriched by data and technology.

By Iain Banks • 5 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2025
Marketers struggle to personalise Black Friday offers despite need
Customer Experience

Marketers struggle to personalise Black Friday offers despite need

Nearly all marketers see personalisation as vital for Black Friday, yet 27% struggle to tailor offers, risking customer loyalty and sales opportunities.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025

Global Stories

Customer Loyalty stories

Half of global mobile users may switch for satellite coverage
Customer Experience

Half of global mobile users may switch for satellite coverage

Nearly half of mobile users worldwide would switch providers for satellite coverage, with 60% willing to pay extra for reliable service beyond traditional dead zones.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
Eagle Eye reshapes APAC leadership to boost USD $10 million growth
Digital Transformation

Eagle Eye reshapes APAC leadership to boost USD $10 million growth

Eagle Eye restructures APAC leadership with new key appointments to accelerate growth beyond USD $10 million in the Asia-Pacific region.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
Velocity points now redeemable when dining out at 3,000 venues
Customer Experience

Velocity points now redeemable when dining out at 3,000 venues

Velocity Frequent Flyer members in Australia can now earn and spend points when dining at over 3,000 venues via the me&u app, boosting rewards beyond flights.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
Why multilingual messaging is becoming essential for shopify's global future
Customer Experience

Why multilingual messaging is becoming essential for shopify's global future

Shopify merchants face a new challenge: real-time multilingual messaging to support global shoppers beyond translated storefronts, boosting trust and sales.

By David Hayes • 5 min read • Wed, 26th Nov 2025
The true success metric for peak season is delivery efficiency
Customer Experience

The true success metric for peak season is delivery efficiency

Retailers now measure peak season success by delivery efficiency, blending speed and cost control to protect margins amid rising consumer expectations.

By Rob Hango-Zada • 5 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
Energy & transport brands talk loyalty innovation
Customer Experience

Energy & transport brands talk loyalty innovation

Australian and New Zealand energy and transport firms embrace AI-driven loyalty platforms for faster, personalised customer rewards and operational efficiency in 2025.

By Jonathan Reeve • 7 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2025
AI isn't an upgrade - it's the new payments playbook
Data Protection

AI isn't an upgrade - it's the new payments playbook

AI is revolutionising payments in Australia, enabling scale, smarter risk management, and seamless customer experiences beyond mere system upgrades.

By Colin Baines • 4 min read • Sun, 23rd Nov 2025
Beyond the booking: How travel brands will win customers in 2026
Customer Experience

Beyond the booking: How travel brands will win customers in 2026

APAC's travel sector moves beyond recovery, focusing on trust and loyalty as key to winning customers in 2026 amid rising acquisition costs.

By Adam Furness • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Customer Loyalty stories

NZD $12 billion at risk for retailers as shoppers shun bad service
Customer Experience

NZD $12 billion at risk for retailers as shoppers shun bad service

New Zealand retailers risk losing NZD $12 billion this peak season as almost half of consumers shun businesses after one bad experience.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Nov 2025
Australian online retailers see 301% surge in PayTo payments
Fintech

Australian online retailers see 301% surge in PayTo payments

Australian online retailers have seen a 301% rise in PayTo payments, boosting cash flow and cutting costs through faster, direct bank-to-bank transfers.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Nov 2025
AI and the holiday shopping season: Why trust matters more than ever
Customer Experience

AI and the holiday shopping season: Why trust matters more than ever

This holiday season, 73% of shoppers worldwide use AI for gift ideas and purchases, boosting convenience but challenging trust and fraud detection.

By Shahar Yaari • 4 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
Balancing trust, security and seamless payments in the age of AI fraud
Crypto

Balancing trust, security and seamless payments in the age of AI fraud

Australians lost nearly AUD$1,700 each to fraud this year amid peak shopping season, with retailers urged to adopt AI-driven security and seamless payments.

By Hayley Fisher • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025