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UK retailers face rising returns fraud amid economic strain
Customer Experience

UK retailers face rising returns fraud amid economic strain

UK retailers report a sharp rise in returns fraud, with 91% affected over the past year, as financial pressures drive shoppers to exploit return policies.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024
Gen Z to spend £4.3 billion on campus supplies – study
Digital Entertainment

Gen Z to spend £4.3 billion on campus supplies – study

UNiDAYS' latest research on Gen Z's back-to-campus spending reveals UK students will splurge £4.3 billion, averaging £1,600 each, on essentials and luxuries.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024
Assured Data Protection partners with KHIPU Networks for SMEs
EduTech

Assured Data Protection partners with KHIPU Networks for SMEs

Assured Data Protection and KHIPU Networks partner to deliver cost-effective, enterprise-grade disaster recovery and data protection services to UK and South African SMEs.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Aug 2024

Global Stories

Retail stories

Exclusive: Milestone expands presence with new experience centre
Surveillance

Exclusive: Milestone expands presence with new experience centre

Milestone Systems is amplifying its footprint by inaugurating an innovative experience centre in Melbourne, showcasing its cutting-edge video technology.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2024
Sydney's Tap aims to revolutionise US ad industry with AI
Data Analytics

Sydney's Tap aims to revolutionise US ad industry with AI

Sydney ad-tech startup Tap launches AI-driven platform in the US, aiming to streamline the fragmented media buying process and reshape the ad industry.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2024
How can retailers take control of their cash flow as peak season approaches?
Marketing Technologies

How can retailers take control of their cash flow as peak season approaches?

Retailers can take control of their cash flow this peak season through strategic inventory management, cost-cutting, and leveraging technology for long-term success.

By Simon Le Grand • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2024
Qualcomm leads AI-ready notebook market with Snapdragon X
Artificial Intelligence

Qualcomm leads AI-ready notebook market with Snapdragon X

AI-ready notebooks, powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon X, made up 16% of Europe's notebook sales in mid-June, as the market gears up for Copilot+ PCs.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024
Nexthink study: BSOD affects 1 in 200 devices daily
Health Technologies

Nexthink study: BSOD affects 1 in 200 devices daily

Nexthink's analysis reveals that 1 in 200 devices suffers a daily blue screen of death (BSOD) issue, with nearly half of these crashes being preventable.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024
Linnworks unveils Linnovation & Linn Academy 2025 event
Financial Systems

Linnworks unveils Linnovation & Linn Academy 2025 event

Linnworks unveils Linnovation webinars for July 2024 and brings back Linn Academy in June 2025 to showcase ecommerce tech updates and foster industry collaboration.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024
Are you maximising Customer Lifetime Value (CLV) with your loyalty program?
Data Analytics

Are you maximising Customer Lifetime Value (CLV) with your loyalty program?

In an era dominated by Big Data and AI, businesses are urged to revisit and optimise their loyalty programmes to enhance Customer Lifetime Value and boost growth.

By Jonathan Reeve • 7 min read • Tue, 13th Aug 2024
Zendesk appoints Lila Tretikov to board of directors
Customer Relationship Management

Zendesk appoints Lila Tretikov to board of directors

Zendesk appoints AI strategy expert Lila Tretikov to its Board of Directors, enhancing the company's focus on leveraging AI to boost customer experience.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Aug 2024
Survey: payment choices drive 76% of consumer exits
Crypto

Survey: payment choices drive 76% of consumer exits

A study by Applause has found that 76% of consumers abandon transactions if their preferred payment method is unavailable, impacting retailers significantly.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Aug 2024
eCommerce soars in Australia & NZ amid rising data concerns
Marketing Technologies

eCommerce soars in Australia & NZ amid rising data concerns

eCommerce in Australia and New Zealand is surging with 83% and 77% of online shoppers purchasing monthly, despite rising concerns over data privacy.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Aug 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Retail stories

NETS unveils Android-based contactless payment solution in SG
Payment Technologies

NETS unveils Android-based contactless payment solution in SG

NETS launches NETS SoftPOS, turning Android devices into contactless payment terminals. Merchants can now accept card, QR, and mobile payments seamlessly.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2024
Directed Technologies acquires Sofihub, boosts safety solutions
Fleet Management

Directed Technologies acquires Sofihub, boosts safety solutions

Directed Technologies acquires Sofihub to bolster fleet safety solutions and expand into assisted living tech, enhancing services for fleet managers and vulnerable users.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024
Australian retailers hit by surge in fraud amid cost crisis
Customer Experience

Australian retailers hit by surge in fraud amid cost crisis

Australian retailers are facing a surge in returns fraud amid economic hardship. Loop reports 60% of retailers affected.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024
Impact unveils impact.com/advocate to boost SEA brand trust
Social Media

Impact unveils impact.com/advocate to boost SEA brand trust

impact.com launches impact.com/advocate in Southeast Asia to boost brand trust through customer referrals and social media influence, addressing modern consumer behaviour.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Aug 2024