Customer Loyalty stories
Clear Mountain Bank rolls out Alkami's digital platform to modernise services, add data-led marketing and rival larger lenders' tech.
Regulars generate six times more revenue and link neighbouring firms in 'network effect' that keeps local spending circulating, says Square.
Users rated Zyxel highest for firewall ease of use and supplier support, giving the Taiwan-based vendor extra visibility in security buying decisions.
North American banks can now let cardholders manage recurring charges in-app, as rising subscription use fuels demand for clearer controls.
AI is turning loyalty members into “segments of one”, as Asia Pacific leaders shift from flashy tech to invisible, always-relevant rewards.
Bedrock expands ArgusAI to map AI agents, MCP servers and Snowflake Cortex access, promising unified oversight of enterprise AI risk.
Qualtrics unveils AI-driven CX upgrades to unify feedback, automate text analysis and deploy agents that resolve customer issues in real time.
Circles.Life rolls out Zerofy Cashback Card in Singapore, touting instant, uncapped rewards on global spend via Airwallex and Visa.
Qualtrics launches AI-powered customer experience tools to unify feedback, automate analysis and fix service issues before they escalate.
Retail leaders are racing to turn data, AI and retail media into performance engines, reshaping how customer loyalty will work by 2026.
Gamma is urging organisations to prioritise quick CX wins, reducing customer friction and risk while building momentum for longer-term change.
Rising device prices and tight budgets are pushing more firms towards monthly finance, giving resellers steadier upgrades and richer service sales.
Weaker loyalty and lower confidence are pushing most shoppers to compare prices across stores, with 67% splitting purchases to find value.
A survey of 2,000 UK consumers found convenience can lift spend, with younger shoppers most willing to pay for smoother retail journeys.
SAP warns UK brands drastically overrate their customer experience as consumers report disjointed, impersonal service despite AI investment.
Australian retailers face rising insolvencies and online giants; those failing to harness delivery data risk becoming 2026's biggest losers.
OpenAI's Instant Checkout retreat puts retailer sites back in focus, opening a data-led discovery window for fast-moving Australian brands.
Telstra tops national NBN brand funnel measures, while Aussie Broadband emerges as the most trusted provider in Conjointly's new tracker.
AI agents are quietly reshaping retail, and sluggish loyalty platforms risk losing transactions long before shoppers know they've gone.
Ellis Brigham deploys Ingrid across stores and online to speed fulfilment, broaden delivery choices and sharpen post-purchase tracking.