Customer retention stories - Page 4

Intel 471 promotes Amy Minyard-Bishop to CRO and Steve Micallef to CTO as it scales cyber threat intelligence amid surging global demand.

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.

Australian SMEs show growing confidence into 2026, with rising revenue and increased digital adoption helping them tackle soaring energy costs and economic challenges.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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