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UK Christmas shoppers focus on value, expect higher returns
Supply Chain

UK Christmas shoppers focus on value, expect higher returns

A YouGov survey reveals that 69% of UK consumers plan to maintain or increase their Christmas spending, despite a third expecting to return discounted items.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024
UK labour market shifts: AI impact, skills demand rise
Data Analytics

UK labour market shifts: AI impact, skills demand rise

Magnit's latest report reveals the UK's labour market is evolving due to AI and onshoring, with salary increases in key skills and significant job competition.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024
UK brands shift to third-party sales amid cost pressures
Financial Systems

UK brands shift to third-party sales amid cost pressures

A recent survey reveals that 57% of UK retailers and brands plan to enhance their third-party selling strategies amid rising operational costs and competition.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024

Global Stories

Retail stories

Alipay+ teams with Windcave for ANZ mobile payments
Fintech

Alipay+ teams with Windcave for ANZ mobile payments

Alipay+ has teamed up with Windcave to simplify cross-border mobile payments for over 10,000 merchants in Australia and New Zealand.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2024
Salesforce unveils Agentforce to revolutionise AI agents
Customer Experience

Salesforce unveils Agentforce to revolutionise AI agents

Salesforce has unveiled Agentforce, a groundbreaking AI platform enabling businesses to deploy autonomous agents for enhanced efficiency and customer satisfaction.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2024
Retailers urged to enhance trust with genuine content
Christmas

Retailers urged to enhance trust with genuine content

Retailers are urged to prioritise authenticity and user-generated content to build consumer trust amidst economic pressures this festive shopping season.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2024
Winning customer loyalty is a marathon, not a sprint
Digital Transformation

Winning customer loyalty is a marathon, not a sprint

As the race for customer loyalty intensifies, Australian and New Zealand banks must modernise rapidly to meet soaring digital expectations.

By Jeremy Thomas • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Nov 2024
Linnworks partners with Loop to improve post-purchase service
Marketing Technologies

Linnworks partners with Loop to improve post-purchase service

Linnworks has unveiled a new integration with Loop to enhance returns management, improving efficiency and customer satisfaction for ecommerce retailers.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Nov 2024
Spot AI unveils Video AI Agents after USD $31m funding
EduTech

Spot AI unveils Video AI Agents after USD $31m funding

Spot AI has unveiled its new Video AI Agents, revolutionising surveillance technology following a recent funding round that secured USD $31 million.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Nov 2024
UK credit card loyalty wanes amid high interest rates
Buy Now Pay Later

UK credit card loyalty wanes amid high interest rates

UK consumers are losing credit card loyalty as high interest rates exacerbate debt struggles, with many facing payment difficulties for the first time.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024
Taoshi unveils Glitch, aiming to democratise AI trading
Software-as-a-Service

Taoshi unveils Glitch, aiming to democratise AI trading

Taoshi has launched Glitch, an innovative SaaS platform designed to offer advanced AI-driven trading strategies to retail investors worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Retail stories

Tata boosts AI cloud with NVIDIA upgrades in India
Generative AI

Tata boosts AI cloud with NVIDIA upgrades in India

Tata Communications is set to enhance its AI cloud infrastructure in India with NVIDIA Hopper GPUs, spearheading a new wave of AI applications across sectors.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2024
AI drives Tea Industries' success in Australian market
Supply Chain

AI drives Tea Industries' success in Australian market

Brisbane entrepreneur Alexa Stathakis has leveraged AI to rapidly scale her healthy drinks brand, securing over 1,000 school orders in just a week.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2024
Loop launches Offset to manage return costs efficiently
Customer Experience

Loop launches Offset to manage return costs efficiently

Loop has unveiled Offset, a pre-purchase returns solution aimed at helping Australian retailers manage return logistics as the holiday season approaches.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2024
New Relic unveils Intelligent Observability Platform with AI
Data Analytics

New Relic unveils Intelligent Observability Platform with AI

New Relic has launched its Intelligent Observability Platform, aiming to transform observability into a driver of business growth and developer efficiency.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Nov 2024
HP Australia launches AI-powered OmniBook Ultra Flip 14
Generative AI

HP Australia launches AI-powered OmniBook Ultra Flip 14

HP Australia has launched the OmniBook Ultra Flip 14, an AI-powered 2-in-1 laptop featuring 48 TOPS performance and sustainable design, starting at AUD $2,999.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Nov 2024
Australia debates banning debit card surcharges impact
Australian Government

Australia debates banning debit card surcharges impact

The Australian Government's decision to ban debit card surcharges has sparked debate, with fintech groups cautioning against potential harm to small businesses.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Nov 2024