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UK sees world's highest Black Friday growth led by loyalty spend
Customer Experience

UK sees world's highest Black Friday growth led by loyalty spend

UK saw the highest global Black Friday growth at 16%, driven by loyalty spend, AI tools, and personalised retail experiences, outpacing US and ANZ markets.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Four things to consider when choosing a business process outsourcing partner in 2026
Data Analytics

Four things to consider when choosing a business process outsourcing partner in 2026

In 2026, choosing a BPO partner means valuing AI adoption, orchestration skills, compliance and proven business benefits over just cost savings.

By Sharon Melamed • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
E-commerce businesses urged to treat payments as profit drivers
Customer Experience

E-commerce businesses urged to treat payments as profit drivers

E-commerce firms are urged to view payments as profit drivers, with C-suite support key to boosting revenue and enhancing customer experience, says Ecommpay.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Nov 2025
Hello Klean secures GBP £1.5 million to fuel global expansion
Fintech

Hello Klean secures GBP £1.5 million to fuel global expansion

Hello Klean has secured GBP £1.5 million in debt funding from fintech firm re:cap to boost its global expansion and product innovation.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
Contact centre agent burnout costs top AUD $20 million yearly
Unified Communications

Contact centre agent burnout costs top AUD $20 million yearly

Contact centre agent burnout costs Australian firms over AUD $20 million annually, driven by high turnover and costly operational challenges.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Online retailers see Black Friday boost but loyalty lags behind
Customer Experience

Online retailers see Black Friday boost but loyalty lags behind

Online retailers see a Black Friday traffic and sales surge, but only 22.6% of new customers return within a year, highlighting loyalty challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
AI deployments grow as banks realise the potential benefits
Fintech

AI deployments grow as banks realise the potential benefits

Banks are moving beyond AI pilots to integrate intelligent systems across operations, boosting efficiency and personalising customer engagement sector-wide.

By Jeremy Thomas • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Voyado's UK customer base grows 40% amid AI retail demand
Customer Experience

Voyado's UK customer base grows 40% amid AI retail demand

Voyado's UK customer base grows 40% as retailers boost AI-driven engagement to meet rising costs and evolving consumer expectations.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

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Poor service could cost Australian retailers AUD $66 billion
Customer Experience

Poor service could cost Australian retailers AUD $66 billion

Australian retailers risk losing AUD $66 billion this peak season as 41% of consumers cut spending after poor service experiences, warns Qualtrics research.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
How SaaS vendors can compete with giants by integrating tap to pay SoftPOS
Fintech

How SaaS vendors can compete with giants by integrating tap to pay SoftPOS

SaaS vendors can now rival giants by integrating Tap to Pay SoftPOS, boosting retention and revenue with minimal development effort and better customer value.

By Ryley Morton • 3 min read • Sun, 23rd Nov 2025
The uncomfortable truth about - GenAI transformations
Data Analytics

The uncomfortable truth about - GenAI transformations

Generative AI excels at language but needs traditional AI's data-driven models to ensure trusted decisions and real-world impact in business.

By Omar Dabash • 4 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
Building trust in AI-driven subscription services in 2026
Customer Experience

Building trust in AI-driven subscription services in 2026

In 2026, transparency in AI is vital for subscription services to build trust, ensure fairness, and maintain customer loyalty amid rising ethical concerns.

By Mike Galyen • 5 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
European eCommerce marketers struggle with Black Friday personalisation
Customer Experience

European eCommerce marketers struggle with Black Friday personalisation

Nearly all European eCommerce marketers view personalisation as vital, yet 27% find it hard to tailor Black Friday offers amid heavy workloads.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Fri, 21st 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
Goodbye Bots, Hello Conversations: How GenAI is Transforming Telco Customer Service
Digital Transformation

Goodbye Bots, Hello Conversations: How GenAI is Transforming Telco Customer Service

GenAI is revolutionising telco customer service by replacing rigid bots with natural conversations, enhancing personalisation and speeding up support resolution.

By Amir Mehmood • 5 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
AI & contextual intelligence redefine UK customer expectations
Data Analytics

AI & contextual intelligence redefine UK customer expectations

Zendesk's report reveals UK consumers expect faster, personalised service combining AI, data and human insight to solve issues on first contact.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
The evolution of loyalty toward agentic financial journeys
Data Analytics

The evolution of loyalty toward agentic financial journeys

Banks and credit unions are shifting from transaction rewards to building trust and personalised relationships, using AI to anticipate customer needs and enhance loyalty.

By Dina Vardouniotis • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Leveraging predictive AI to drive value from financial compliance
Customer Experience

Leveraging predictive AI to drive value from financial compliance

Financial firms use predictive AI combined with generative AI to meet FCA Consumer Duty, ensuring compliance and improving customer outcomes efficiently.

By Joe Norburn • 6 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025