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How Moe’s Southwest Grill is using music to shape its experience abroad
No matter where Moe’s opens a location, “music is one of the most important things not only to the brand, but to how we bring the brand to life in our stores,” GoToFoods’ Brittany Metcalfe said.
By Bryan Wassel • July 23, 2026 -
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Alaska Air sees NPS fly high following service system rollout
The single passenger service system streamlines booking, check‑in, loyalty programs, airport operations and employee support, further integrating Hawaiian Airlines.
By Kristen Doerer • July 22, 2026 -
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The top stories from CX Dive look at customer experience trends, generative AI use cases and the components of a good tech stack.
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How Bank of America’s rewards program courts Gen Z
The bank’s redesigned loyalty program, which made it easier to become a member, added more than 3 million customers in the seven weeks since launch.
By Kristen Doerer • July 21, 2026 -
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Most PGA Tour fans attend one event per year. How does the brand win that experience?
It’s vital to close the loop with every customer who reaches out, the PGA Tour’s Zach Carlson said. “Don't even listen for feedback if you're not going to do anything about it.”
By Bryan Wassel • July 20, 2026 -
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Social platforms draw consumers in, but conversions falter
Social media has become the No. 1 channel for consumers globally to find new products, ESW found. But trust in those checkout experiences remain elusive, creating a fragmented customer journey.
By Kristen Doerer • July 17, 2026 -
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How the right contact center culture can drive measurable ROI
When agents feel like they have a career, not just a job, attrition drops — and lower turnover is a clear source of ROI, Morgan & Morgan’s Angie Flury said.
By Bryan Wassel • Updated July 17, 2026 -
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Consumer spending is strong, but sentiment is low. What does that mean for CX?
“For CX professionals, the real risk here is complacency,” Watermark Consulting’s Jon Picoult said. “If you believe the spending and sentiment data, it points to a fragile state of affairs.”
By Kristen Doerer • July 15, 2026 -
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Hotel guest satisfaction rises as travel dollars go further
Guests feel they are receiving more value, with higher quality food and beverage offerings and room improvements, a JD Power annual index study found.
By Jenna Graber • July 15, 2026 -
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Why friction isn’t always bad for customer experience
Removing every step, delay and decision can leave customers less engaged — and less loyal.
By Michael Brady • July 13, 2026 -
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Hotels tap into experiences as travelers seek maximum value this summer
Consumers are “prioritizing experiences that deliver a strong emotional return,” Priceline's Christina Bennett said.
By Jenna Graber • July 7, 2026 -
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What CX leaders should do when a brand dies
The right approach depends on the type of shutdown and whether there's a customer relationship to preserve.
By Michael Brady • July 6, 2026 -
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Why United Airlines is teaming up with Lyft on loyalty
The partnership demonstrates a key aspect of successful collaborations: Both sides get something specific from the deal, and neither has to worry about the other stealing its customers.
By Michael Brady • July 2, 2026 -
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For luxury, the in-store experience still reigns
Some luxury maisons are getting the online experience right, EY's Rachel Daydou said. The key is creating this experience for items that are not available in store.
By Kristen Doerer • July 1, 2026 -
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Customers don’t expect tariff refunds. They expect fairness, experts say.
As businesses recoup billions in tariffs ruled illegal, how they communicate the windfall matters more to customers than whether they cut checks.
By Michael Brady • June 30, 2026 -
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Ulta, Tapestry executives on modernizing omnichannel experiences
While AI offers new ways to drive traffic, stores still need to focus on customer experiences and brand loyalty, executives said at the CommerceNext Growth Show.
By Lara Ewen • June 26, 2026 -
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Brands that amplify customer experience are 2.5x more likely to grow market share
Customers’ direct and indirect experiences build 71% of brand equity, according to a JKR and Kantar report.
By Kristen Doerer • June 25, 2026 -
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KeyBank modernizes its digital experience with customer relationships front and center
The regional bank is positioning a forthcoming personalized insights feature at the heart of its mobile app and deploying a mobile app-only strategy to better serve its younger customers.
By Caitlin Mullen • June 24, 2026 -
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Kroger wants to shrink the CX gap between its top stores and others
“We need to be more competitive, more consistent and easier for customers to understand,” CEO Greg Foran said.
By Bryan Wassel • June 18, 2026 -
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Why 3 major brands see a consistent experience as key to their turnarounds
Metrics at Starbucks, Target and Kohl’s are on the rise, and all three brands are aiming at maintaining or improving consistency to keep customers coming back.
By Bryan Wassel • June 16, 2026 -
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What brands provide the best overall experience?
Among U.S. brands, just over half increased their total experience scores, while 4% saw declines, according to Forrester. USAA led the way.
By Kristen Doerer • June 15, 2026 -
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Stitch Fix’s efforts to cultivate active clients pay off
In the third quarter, the company posted higher retention rates and its first active client growth since 2021.
By Daphne Howland • June 12, 2026 -
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Consumers are worried about a recession. How should brands respond?
Consumers are becoming choosier about how they spend their money, creating greater competition among businesses.
By Kristen Doerer • June 12, 2026 -
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The World Cup scores companies new subscribers. Retaining them is another problem entirely.
Fans from around the world are signing up for streaming platforms to watch the World Cup. But turning short-term subscribers into loyal customers is no easy feat.
By Kristen Doerer • June 12, 2026 -
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Cracker Barrel reports rising guest metrics, but sales remain on the decline
The restaurant’s Google star rating is up 4% year over year, but the company has yet to return to sales growth after the fall out from a botched rebrand attempt last year.
By Bryan Wassel • June 10, 2026 -
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Sam’s Club’s first CXO to depart
Diana Marshall made Sam’s Club “a lot more customer centric,” GlobalData Retail’s Neil Saunders said.
By Bryan Wassel • June 9, 2026
