Customers Say Vacation

Customers Say a Vacation Club Managed by Hyatt Tricked Them Into Signing Pricey Contracts

Consumers claim they were duped by a vacation club managed by Hyatt. Some are locked into 40-year, $50,000 contracts that they say offer few rewards.

Top stories - The New York Times - 4 hours ago

‘I lost £165k to fraud in an hour’ - customers say they were let down by Revolut

Revolut was named in more complaints about fraud last year than any of the UK’s biggest banks or e-money services.

During WNBA season, bars and restaurants say they saw greater customer demand for women's sports

The WNBA drew sellout crowds and unprecedented ratings in a transformational season

Sports - ABC News - October 15

Kroger Says It Isn’t Doing Surge Pricing—So Why Are Customers So Upset?

More companies are testing new technologies that enable them to do dynamic pricing, even though customers hate it.

Business - Inc. - October 16

NHS consultant who lost £39k among 100 Revolut customers contacting BBC over scams

People say they have been poorly treated by the firm after being tricked out of cash while using app.

Starbucks’ latest financials sink shares, as CEO says it’s ‘harder to be a customer than it should be’

Shares of Starbucks fell on Tuesday after the coffee chain offered fresh signs of its struggle to bring back consumers, saying its turnaround efforts “will take time” as its new chief executive ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 23

How the coldest place on Earth became one of the world’s hottest vacation spots

World - Yahoo News - 3 days ago

'On vacation every single day': I left the U.S. to live in Vietnam and only need to work 15 hours a week

Kavi Vu, 33, moved to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam in August 2023. Today, she lives on about $1,500 a month, according to documents reviewed.

Business - CNBC - October 22

Energy suppliers plan winter support for UK customers

Groups under pressure to step up measures as government tries to defuse pensioner fuel payments row

Business - Financial Times - October 17

Vulnerable customers had VW cars taken away

VW Finance showed "a lack of empathy", according to the Financial Conduct Authority.

Customer Data Can Be Fragmented, but HubSpot Makes It Digestible

If you want to understand your customers better, there are some simple strategies to pursue.

Business - Inc. - October 21

‘Bespoke’ private banking: the ultimate in customer service?

Ultra-wealthy clients can pay for customised care in investments, tax and family governance. But they may not get everything they need

Business - Financial Times - 6 days ago

Newegg Promo Code: 10% Off for Select Customers

Save 10% on top tech when you apply our Newegg discount code for students at checkout.

Tech - Wired - 5 days ago

The Key to Boosting Sales: Identifying and Converting Non-Customers

Not everyone is a customer. And you need to examine the types of non-customers you have to understand why.

Business - Inc. - 5 days ago

JPMorgan sues customers over "infinite money" glitch

A temporary glitch let customers deposit phony checks and then withdraw thousands of dollars in "free money." Now JPMorgan is suing.

How Diwali Is Influencing Brands and Driving Customer Experience

From big box retailers to small brands, capitalizing on Diwali makes good business sense.

Business - Inc. - Yesterday

How to Make Ads Your Customers Want to Share

It’s not just about aiming for virality—it’s about crafting a story so meaningful, your audience feels compelled to share it. Here’s how to do that.

Business - Inc. - Yesterday

FTC sends $2.5 million to Credit Karma customers

The settlement stems from allegations Credit Karma misled consumers into applying for credit offers.

Nvidia’s stock secures first record in four months as customers seem locked in

One analyst says customers are in a “prisoner’s dilemma” that will keep them spending, while another was encouraged by recent Nvidia commentary on the company’s “moat.”

Business - MarketWatch - October 14

With 1 Simple Move, These Companies Are Easing Inflation for Weary Customers

Inflation is down after three long years, but some companies are trying further price cuts to recharge sluggish sales.

Business - Inc. - October 15

Charles Schwab is profiting from customers who want professional help with investing

The brokerage said it is seeing increased inflows into its wealth-management offerings.

Business - MarketWatch - October 15

Black Ops 6 Gets Custom Xbox Wrap, Controllers, Hoodie, And Joggers

Ahead of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 's launch on October 25, Microsoft has announced "the Black Ops 6 collection" of accessories, including a custom Xbox Series X wrap, Elite controller, and even ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 16

Customers are withdrawing pension money over Budget uncertainty, warns AJ Bell

Wealth managers say speculation over UK tax changes is changing customer behaviour

Business - Financial Times - October 17

Google’s NotebookLM Now Lets You Customize Its AI Podcasts

The NotebookLM tool generates AI-hosted audio podcasts on any topic. Its latest update allows users to enter prompts to personalize the output. I tried it out.

Tech - Wired - October 17

First Japanese "onsen," bath house with many naked customers, opening in U.S.

One of Japan's top luxury hotel firms will open an "onsen" resort in upstate New York. Onsens are bath houses where patrons relax naked together in mineral-rich water of various temperatures.

Schlumberger’s stock slumps as falling oil prices turn customers cautious

Schlumberger’s stock slumps after revenue misses expectations amid “cautious spending” by some international customers as oil prices fell.

Business - MarketWatch - October 18

Volkswagen fined £5.4m for mistreating customers; UK interest rates ‘to fall to 2.75%’ next year – business live

Volkswagen Finance has agreed to pay over £21.5m in redress to around 110,000 customers who may have suffered harm because of its failings.. Volkswagen Financial Services has apologised for the ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

VW fined by UK regulator for treatment of customers in financial trouble

Carmaker’s lending arm hit with £5.4mn penalty and agrees to pay £21.5mn to 110,000 borrowers

Business - Financial Times - October 21

RH spooked customers with price hikes. These moves could be luring them back.

Art Deco-era designs, along with reclining furniture — an area RH long shied from — are resonating with shoppers, Wedbush analysts said.

Business - MarketWatch - October 21

Walmart will start delivering prescriptions to customers' doorsteps as CVS and Walgreens struggle

Walmart will start delivering medications in six states, but plans to offer prescription delivery in nearly every state by the end of January.

Business - CNBC - October 22

Peloton partners with Costco to sell Bike+ as it looks to reach young, wealthy customers

Peloton has been working to grow sales and stem its losses and has had to work harder to accomplish both of those goals as customer acquisition costs rise.

Business - CNBC - October 22

Peloton partners with Costco to sell Bike+ as it looks to reach young, wealthy customers

Peloton’s stationary bikes will soon sell at Costco’s stores and on its website as the beleaguered fitness company looks for new ways to reach younger and affluent customers, Peloton is set to ...

Starbucks boss shakes up menu to win back customers

The coffee shop chain has also promised to look at pricing and staffing to prevent bottlenecks

Latest in Customers Say Vacation

Customers Say a Vacation Club Managed by Hyatt Tricked Them Into Signing Pricey Contracts

‘I lost £165k to fraud in an hour’ - customers say they were let down by Revolut

During WNBA season, bars and restaurants say they saw greater customer demand for women's sports

Kroger Says It Isn’t Doing Surge Pricing—So Why Are Customers So Upset?

NHS consultant who lost £39k among 100 Revolut customers contacting BBC over scams

Starbucks’ latest financials sink shares, as CEO says it’s ‘harder to be a customer than it should be’

How the coldest place on Earth became one of the world’s hottest vacation spots

'On vacation every single day': I left the U.S. to live in Vietnam and only need to work 15 hours a week

Energy suppliers plan winter support for UK customers

Vulnerable customers had VW cars taken away

Customer Data Can Be Fragmented, but HubSpot Makes It Digestible

‘Bespoke’ private banking: the ultimate in customer service?

Newegg Promo Code: 10% Off for Select Customers

The Key to Boosting Sales: Identifying and Converting Non-Customers

JPMorgan sues customers over "infinite money" glitch

How Diwali Is Influencing Brands and Driving Customer Experience

How to Make Ads Your Customers Want to Share

FTC sends $2.5 million to Credit Karma customers

Nvidia’s stock secures first record in four months as customers seem locked in

With 1 Simple Move, These Companies Are Easing Inflation for Weary Customers

Charles Schwab is profiting from customers who want professional help with investing

Black Ops 6 Gets Custom Xbox Wrap, Controllers, Hoodie, And Joggers

Customers are withdrawing pension money over Budget uncertainty, warns AJ Bell

Google’s NotebookLM Now Lets You Customize Its AI Podcasts

First Japanese "onsen," bath house with many naked customers, opening in U.S.

Schlumberger’s stock slumps as falling oil prices turn customers cautious

Volkswagen fined £5.4m for mistreating customers; UK interest rates ‘to fall to 2.75%’ next year – business live

VW fined by UK regulator for treatment of customers in financial trouble

RH spooked customers with price hikes. These moves could be luring them back.

Walmart will start delivering prescriptions to customers' doorsteps as CVS and Walgreens struggle

Peloton partners with Costco to sell Bike+ as it looks to reach young, wealthy customers

Peloton partners with Costco to sell Bike+ as it looks to reach young, wealthy customers

Starbucks boss shakes up menu to win back customers

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