Customer Loyalty stories
Despite 81% of Australian business leaders valuing branding as vital, only 16% plan to boost investment, revealing a gap between belief and action.
A survey of 164 Australian CEOs finds 81% value branding, yet only 16% plan to boost brand investment, highlighting a gap in structured brand management.
AI, social media, and flexible payments like BNPL will shape festive shopping as 69% of consumers trust AI to assist their Black Friday and holiday purchases.
OpenTable has globally launched its upgraded Regulars loyalty scheme, rewarding diners with points and perks to boost repeat restaurant bookings.
Retailers are boosting observability investments to manage AI-driven complexity and reduce costly digital outages, with median losses at USD $1 million per hour.
AI forecasting revolutionises contact centres by replacing outdated spreadsheets, boosting staffing accuracy and customer satisfaction amid volatile market demands.
Fastly has launched a sustainability dashboard to help Australian and New Zealand firms comply with mandatory supply chain emissions reporting regulations.
Loyalty experts in APAC predict 2026 will see AI-driven hyperpersonalisation, real-time offers, gamification, and seamless omnichannel experiences revolutionising customer loyalty.
Zendesk has been named a Leader in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for CRM Customer Engagement, praised for its AI-first Resolution Platform.
A study of 400 European brands reveals that emotional connections, not just discounts, are crucial for loyalty in an era of membership fatigue.
EMEA firms are rapidly deploying conversational AI, investing heavily to boost customer loyalty and trust despite legacy infrastructure challenges.
AI chatbots are failing to improve customer service as incomplete data and trust issues cause frustration, prompting firms to reintegrate human agents.
AI Advocacy redefines customer service by eliminating frustrating escalations, pairing AI with humans to ensure seamless, continuous support and greater customer trust.
Structured data is transforming banking by enabling personalised services, smarter AI, and faster innovation through cloud-native systems, boosting client trust.
Tails.com partners with Metapack to enhance delivery options and operational control, boosting service reliability as orders grow across the UK.
Most UK retailers, despite heavy AI investment, still deliver only basic personalisation, frustrating shoppers and hitting revenues, industry research finds.
Businesses face a customer support squeeze as rising effort, agent overload, and scale pressures threaten growth and customer loyalty.
UK retailers face a GBP £92 million risk as most AI initiatives fail to meet eCommerce needs, with many consumers dissatisfied and investments underperforming.
Ecommpay merchants in the UK and Europe report a 3-6% rise in approval rates and fewer checkout abandonments after integrating Mastercard's Click to Pay.
UK retailers face £27 billion in annual returns costs as Aramex urges streamlined processes amid rising online shopping and return rates.