Customer Loyalty stories
This holiday season, 73% of shoppers worldwide use AI for gift ideas and purchases, boosting convenience but challenging trust and fraud detection.
By 2026, AI will transform customer service with firms mandated to disclose AI use, boost transparency, and balance trust and security in interactions.
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.
Eagle Eye restructures APAC leadership with new key appointments to accelerate growth beyond USD $10 million in the Asia-Pacific region.
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.
Shopify merchants face a new challenge: real-time multilingual messaging to support global shoppers beyond translated storefronts, boosting trust and sales.
Retailers now measure peak season success by delivery efficiency, blending speed and cost control to protect margins amid rising consumer expectations.
Australian and New Zealand energy and transport firms embrace AI-driven loyalty platforms for faster, personalised customer rewards and operational efficiency in 2025.
AI is revolutionising payments in Australia, enabling scale, smarter risk management, and seamless customer experiences beyond mere system upgrades.
UK Black Friday pet sector spending surged with average orders up 56%, as shoppers focused on essentials and bigger baskets to maximise savings.
UK shoppers want AI for real-time delivery tracking and returns but demand transparency and human support for trust and control over choices.
Negative AI experiences in UK online shopping risk GBP £9 billion in sales, with 75% of AI-related reviews expressing dissatisfaction, new data shows.
Canadian businesses can boost holiday sales by combining digital with impactful print marketing like signage and personalised gifts to stand out locally.
Nearly 80% of UK shoppers demand identical prices and promotions both online and in-store, linking price parity to brand loyalty and trust.
AI-driven customer service boosts customer experience, but investing in employee experience is key to lasting loyalty and staff retention.
New Zealand retailers risk losing NZD $12 billion this peak season as almost half of consumers shun businesses after one bad experience.
Australian online retailers have seen a 301% rise in PayTo payments, boosting cash flow and cutting costs through faster, direct bank-to-bank transfers.
UK shoppers trust AI agents for product advice as much as luxury brand websites, rating them more reliable than stores, social media, or influencers.
AI is transforming customer service careers, shifting roles from routine tasks to strategic, empathy-driven jobs enriched by data and technology.
Nearly all marketers see personalisation as vital for Black Friday, yet 27% struggle to tailor offers, risking customer loyalty and sales opportunities.