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AZK Media appoints Kathryn Goater as Senior Account Director
Software-as-a-Service

AZK Media appoints Kathryn Goater as Senior Account Director

The hire comes as demand rises for senior communications support, with AI-driven search putting fresh emphasis on earned media and executive profiles.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Why you need to treat your fulfilment strategy like a marketing campaign
Digital Transformation

Why you need to treat your fulfilment strategy like a marketing campaign

Retailers could lift margins by testing shipping rules live, rather than relying on spreadsheets and guesswork to decide how orders are routed.

By Jarryd Zankovic • 5 min read • Thu, 28th May 2026
AI drives ransomware surge, experts urge faster defence
Malware

AI drives ransomware surge, experts urge faster defence

Experts say AI is accelerating ransomware attacks, shrinking the patching window and forcing organisations to overhaul defences and recovery plans.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 6 min read • Tue, 12th May 2026
Fluent Connect uses AI to speed retail integrations
Digital Transformation

Fluent Connect uses AI to speed retail integrations

Fluent Commerce unveils Fluent Connect, using AI to slash retail system integration times from months to days across key platforms.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2026
Fluent Commerce adds AI A/B testing to order sourcing
DevOps

Fluent Commerce adds AI A/B testing to order sourcing

Fluent Commerce is adding AI-driven A/B testing to Fluent Order Management to optimise retailers' sourcing logic on live orders in real time.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Jan 2026
Agentic AI to transform APAC retail supply chains by 2026
Digital Transformation

Agentic AI to transform APAC retail supply chains by 2026

APAC retailers are rapidly adopting Agentic AI to tackle mounting supply-chain volatility and tighten inventory control by 2026.

By Jamie Cairns • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Jan 2026
Retailers optimistic about AI but full deployment remains distant
Marketing Technologies

Retailers optimistic about AI but full deployment remains distant

Over two-thirds of retailers expect agentic AI to boost efficiency by 2026, but only 8% have fully integrated it into their operations so far.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
JD Sports upgrades Hibbett's US stores with new order system
Digital Transformation

JD Sports upgrades Hibbett's US stores with new order system

JD Sports is rolling out Fluent Commerce's order system across 1,000 US Hibbett stores to boost inventory visibility and omnichannel fulfilment options.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
Fluent Commerce unveils server to boost AI in retail queries
Digital Transformation

Fluent Commerce unveils server to boost AI in retail queries

Fluent Commerce launches MCP Server to link AI agents with retail backend systems, speeding up order queries and boosting customer service efficiency.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025
Fluent Order Management launches on Google Cloud Marketplace
Digital Transformation

Fluent Order Management launches on Google Cloud Marketplace

Fluent Commerce has launched its Fluent Order Management solution on Google Cloud Marketplace, simplifying procurement and boosting global retail operations.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025

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Retailers make AI top priority amid cost pressures
Digital Transformation

Retailers make AI top priority amid cost pressures

Seven in 10 retailers expect growth next year even as labour costs and supply chain disruption push technology investment up the agenda.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2026
Munro Footwear adopts Fluent system to unify orders
Digital Transformation

Munro Footwear adopts Fluent system to unify orders

Munro Footwear deploys Fluent Order Management to unify stock and fulfilment across 240+ stores, warehouses and online channels.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Feb 2026
Fluent Commerce raises AUD $46m to fuel AI expansion
Data Analytics

Fluent Commerce raises AUD $46m to fuel AI expansion

Fluent Commerce secures AUD $46m from Bain Capital to accelerate AI product development and global expansion of its order management platform.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Feb 2026
AI tools urged as 'inventory denial' attacks hit UK retail
Marketing Technologies

AI tools urged as 'inventory denial' attacks hit UK retail

UK retailers are urged to deploy AI defences as 'inventory denial' bot attacks quietly block genuine shoppers and warp stock visibility.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
Australian B2B supply chains hampered by outdated fulfilment tech
Marketing Technologies

Australian B2B supply chains hampered by outdated fulfilment tech

A survey reveals 92% of Australian B2B supply chain leaders face inefficiencies from outdated fulfilment tech, impacting costs and customer service.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
Why 'ship-from-store' is the 'path to profit' for Australian retailers
Digital Transformation

Why 'ship-from-store' is the 'path to profit' for Australian retailers

Australian retailers are adopting ship-from-store to cut costs, speed up delivery and boost profits amid rising costs and fierce competition from global giants.

By Jamie Cairns • 7 min read • Mon, 25th Aug 2025
Fluent Commerce partners with Intelo.ai to enhance AI logistics
Marketing Technologies

Fluent Commerce partners with Intelo.ai to enhance AI logistics

Fluent Commerce partners with Intelo.ai to integrate AI agents into its order system, boosting efficiency and cutting costs amid rising US tariffs.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Intelo.ai & Fluent Commerce partner to enhance AI order management
Unified Communications

Intelo.ai & Fluent Commerce partner to enhance AI order management

Intelo.ai and Fluent Commerce have partnered to integrate AI agents into order management, boosting efficiency and cutting costs for retailers worldwide.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025