All articles tagged with #customer complaints
McDonald's promoted an $8 nugget combo meal, but faced online backlash over its perceived high price, quality concerns, and service issues, highlighting ongoing challenges in maintaining affordability amid rising costs and changing consumer perceptions.
Starbucks faced backlash after its limited-edition 'Bearista' Christmas cups sold out quickly, leading the company to apologize for the disappointment and highlighting issues with stock distribution and employee purchases.
Athletic shoe company On faces a class action lawsuit in the US over claims that its popular CloudTec sneakers, costing around $200, produce a loud squeaking noise, causing embarrassment and inconvenience for wearers, especially professionals like nurses. Customers allege the shoes are unwearable without modifications and accuse the company of deceptive marketing, seeking refunds and damages. The company has not responded publicly to the allegations.
Verizon's new AI-driven customer service initiative, Project 624, aimed at improving support, has largely disappointed customers who report ineffective AI bots and unhelpful human support, while the company continues to raise prices, leading to customer dissatisfaction and potential loss of clientele.
Hertz has implemented UVeye's AI-powered scanners to detect minor damages on rental cars, leading to customer complaints over high charges for small scrapes with limited dispute options, raising concerns about transparency and fairness in the process.
GameStop is investigating claims from customers that they received damaged Nintendo Switch 2 consoles, with reports of receipts stapled to packages puncturing screens. The retailer is working to resolve these issues, which appear regionally isolated, amid high demand and supply shortages following the console's launch. Despite logistical challenges, Nintendo expects strong sales, and customers are encouraged to contact retailers for availability.
Early buyers of Amazon's Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition are reporting a yellow strip appearing on the device's display, particularly noticeable when using the edge-lighting feature. Some users are seeking replacements or refunds for the $289 e-reader, which is Amazon's first color Kindle. Amazon acknowledges the issue, suggesting it may be software-related and could be resolved with an update. The company encourages affected customers to contact their support team.
Chipotle is facing backlash on social media over claims of smaller portion sizes, with food influencer Keith Lee criticizing the lack of chicken and flavor in his recent order. Despite the complaints, Chipotle maintains that their portion sizes have not changed and encourages customers to customize their meals and provide feedback if dissatisfied. Similar issues have been faced by other fast-food chains like Burger King.
Chipotle is facing backlash on social media over claims of reduced portion sizes, with food influencer Keith Lee criticizing the lack of chicken and flavor in his recent order. Despite the complaints, Chipotle maintains that their portion sizes have not changed and encourages customers to communicate their preferences. This issue mirrors past criticisms faced by other fast-food chains like Burger King.
Chipotle denies social media claims that its portion sizes have decreased, despite popular TikTok influencers like Keith Lee and Drew Polenske criticizing the chain for smaller servings and poor quality. Chipotle maintains that there have been no changes in portion sizes and encourages customers to reach out if they feel their portions are inadequate.
Chipotle has faced backlash on social media, particularly TikTok, over claims of reduced portion sizes, prompting the company to deny any changes and offer to address customer concerns. Influential food reviewer Keith Lee's negative review exacerbated the situation, leading to viral videos and rumors about "phone hacks" for larger portions. Chipotle insists its portion sizes remain unchanged amid rising food costs and customer dissatisfaction.
Delivery-only restaurants, born out of the pandemic, are facing uncertainty as large chains grapple with overtaxed kitchens, rising customer complaints, and a return to in-person dining. While the concept saw explosive growth during the pandemic, with investors pouring in billions of dollars and celebrities creating their own virtual brands, the challenges of maintaining quality and managing orders during peak times have led some chains to reconsider their delivery-only strategy. Despite these challenges, some chains are continuing to operate and even expand their virtual brands, while others are learning to stick with what they know best.
McDonald's customers have been vocal about their dissatisfaction with the high food prices, prompting the fast food chain to acknowledge the need to lower prices in order to attract customers back. The complaints have been widely shared on social media, reflecting a growing concern over rising costs in the fast food industry.
Rochester's Ruby Gordon Home store is set to open for a bankruptcy liquidation sale following customer complaints and its recent closure, with CEO Aaron Ruby expressing regret over the impact on customers and assuring that open orders are being addressed through collaboration with the bankruptcy court.
The Alabama Public Service Commission has responded to complaints about high power bills, attributing the increase to extreme weather and inflationary pressures, rather than rate hikes. The commission stated that actual billing errors are extremely rare and encouraged customers to reach out for assistance if concerned about their bills. They also mentioned upcoming discussions about providing more flexibility for consumers to meet their billing obligations and assured that power disconnections due to nonpayment will be delayed until after March 15.