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    Holiday shoppers only want a dash of AI for the gift hunt

    Price comparisons and narrowing down gift ideas are some of the ways consumers are using AI this season. But maintaining autonomy in the buying process remains important to shoppers.

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    AT&T, reshoring and what’s next for US contact center operations

    The telecom provider plans to reshore its customer care staff, which may have broader implications for companies operating contact centers at home and abroad.

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    Taco Bell’s loyalty program helped the brand recover from Cyclospora outbreak

    Loyalty members returned to Taco Bell twice as quickly as non-loyalty customers following a foodborne illness scare this summer, parent company Yum Brands CEO Chris Turner said.

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    Who is liable when AI shopping goes wrong?

    With consumers beginning to tap AI agents to shop and make payments, the banking industry is increasingly on edge about risks associated with bot traffic inside customers’ accounts.

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    Marriott focuses on AI, loyalty as tech enhances experiences

    AI is changing how travelers discover travel options, while the Marriott Bonvoy loyalty program deepens the brand’s relationships with guests, CEO Anthony Capuano said.

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    4 customer experience priorities to close out the year

    Q4 can make or break many companies. CX leaders advise brands to look back at what worked and what didn’t, report successes to internal stakeholders and use insights to set budgets.

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    Jos. A. Bank puts customer experience at the center of new store concept

    The menswear retailer’s new space, which was developed using customer insights, features an area for consultations, fittings and personalized service.

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    Starbucks puts greater personalization on the menu for 2027

    Service times are on target and stores feel warmer, CEO Brian Niccol said. Now, executives see opportunities to elevate the app and drive-thru experiences with personalization and AI.

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    T-Mobile pursues frictionless, flexible CX with new rate plans

    After a strong quarter, T-Mobile emphasizes customer centricity and flexibility with its new Mix plan to drive “differentiation in terms of the way we deliver value,” CEO Srini Gopalan said.

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    Chipotle Rewards drives a record share of loyalty sales

    Membership reached more than 24 million customers, and they accounted for one-third of the restaurant chain’s sales in the third quarter of 2026, CEO Scott Boatwright said. 

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    FTC orders Target, Walmart to provide details in personalized pricing inquiry

    The agency sent the order to nine companies to examine how personal data is being used, even through loyalty programs, to potentially alter price tags.

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    Why Nespresso brought its loyalty program back from dormancy

    The coffee brand rebuilt its 2000s-era loyalty program for the modern day with an emphasis on community and personalization, Nespresso North America CEO Jean-Christophe Jaunin said.

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    Walmart welcomes external AI agents — with some guardrails

    The mass retailer is focused on transparency and customer control with a new AI agent profile feature and updated agent terms.

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    Frontier grows loyalty program revenue 37%

    The airline reported record revenue, but still widened its net loss due to rising fuel prices. It’s now looking to loyalty and premium experiences for sustainable growth. 

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    Dollar General sued by FTC over ‘deceptive pricing practices’

    The agency, along with 20 states, allege that customers are charged more at the register than prices displayed on tags and in ads.

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    JetBlue’s first class meets pent-up demand for premium experiences

    The airline expects BlueFirst to deliver nearly 5 percentage points of revenue per available seat mile improvement, according to CEO Joanna Geraghty.

  • A sign is posted in front of a Hilton hotel on July 23, 2025 in San Francisco, California.
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    Hilton expects agentic AI to simplify the hotel customer experience

    The hotel is investing in its tech stack as it prepares for agentic AI to drive better customer experiences while reducing costs for the business, President and CEO Chris Nassetta said.

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    Consumers want to feel the holiday spirit. Store CX can help.

    Minimizing fuss, helping customers keep their holiday traditions alive and righting any problems that come up will be key goals for store CX this year.

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    Albertsons launches new subscription program

    Albertsons for U+, which replaces FreshPass, costs less and bundles existing loyalty membership benefits with unlimited delivery and pickup services.

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    Why 10 companies have best-in-class store experiences

    Top retailers, including Costco, H-E-B and Fleet Feet, offer memorable journeys, design around local interests and provide expert associate support, a ChangeUp survey found.

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    Verizon’s customer-first transformation ‘takes root,’ CEO says

    Dan Schulman charted a customer-first course when he joined as CEO last year. It’s paying off, he says, with a 820% year-over-year increase in wireless net additions and lower churn.

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    When translations don’t feel natural, customers walk away

    Brands usually get translation right, Liferay’s Yotam Levy said. “The problem is they don't necessarily do a great job of localization.”

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    Hilton offers loyalty members option to pay with points during digital checkout

    Pay with Points allows Hilton Honors members to apply loyalty points toward their bill during digital checkout, a first for a major hotel brand, Hilton said.

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    Southwest sets its sights on improving loyalty revenue

    The carrier’s bevy of loyalty advancements — from overhauling Rapid Rewards to adding international travel partners — are aimed at strengthening the airline’s value proposition.

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    Comcast touts customer service contact rates down 20% this year

    As part of its efforts to simplify customer interactions, Comcast has eliminated more than 30 million service interactions so far in 2026, executives said on an earnings call.