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Retailers face peak season losses as supply chain woes persist
Supply Chain

Retailers face peak season losses as supply chain woes persist

Supply chain disruptions persist as 91% of retailers face revenue losses during peak season, with 84% reporting increased delivery complaints, says DP World study.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025
AI & tax intelligence set to transform business compliance by 2026
Data Analytics

AI & tax intelligence set to transform business compliance by 2026

By 2026, AI and tax intelligence will revolutionise business compliance, driving real-time reporting and transforming finance, trade, retail, and hospitality sectors globally.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025
Holiday shoppers demand faster, greener delivery but shun extra fees
Supply Chain

Holiday shoppers demand faster, greener delivery but shun extra fees

Holiday shoppers demand quick, eco-friendly delivery but resist paying extra, with UK consumers showing low confidence in on-time arrivals, survey reveals.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025
Retailers face surge in AI-driven cyber threats & supply chain risks
Digital Transformation

Retailers face surge in AI-driven cyber threats & supply chain risks

Nearly half of retailers face rising AI-driven cyber attacks, with just 25% prepared for these sophisticated threats amid growing supply chain security concerns.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025
How Ridiculous sells 115,000 iced teas in 30 days worldwide
Supply Chain

How Ridiculous sells 115,000 iced teas in 30 days worldwide

YouTube group How Ridiculous sold 115,000 sugar-free iced teas in 30 days, topping Amazon US charts and selling out in Australia swiftly.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 13th 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
Broadcom expands VMware Cloud Foundation for AI & open cloud
Virtualisation

Broadcom expands VMware Cloud Foundation for AI & open cloud

Broadcom expands VMware Cloud Foundation with AI ReadyNodes and open networking, enhancing private cloud flexibility and easing AI integration for enterprises.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Nov 2025
Adyen unveils robust payment terminals for retail & hospitality
Customer Experience

Adyen unveils robust payment terminals for retail & hospitality

Adyen launches durable S1E4 Pro and versatile S1F4 Pro payment terminals, designed to boost efficiency in retail, hospitality, and beauty sectors.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Nov 2025
Simon de Winter Group partners with MCG for supply chain revamp
Digital Transformation

Simon de Winter Group partners with MCG for supply chain revamp

Simon de Winter Group teams up with Middlebank Consulting Group to digitally transform its supply chain, boosting efficiency across Australia and New Zealand.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025
Retailers urged to use programmatic OOH for Black Friday boost
Marketing Technologies

Retailers urged to use programmatic OOH for Black Friday boost

Retailers are urged to boost Black Friday sales by using programmatic out-of-home ads, blending digital speed with real-world shopper impact and flexibility.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2025
Retailers boost observability to reduce AI risks & outage costs
Private Cloud

Retailers boost observability to reduce AI risks & outage costs

Retailers are boosting observability investments to manage AI-driven complexity and reduce costly digital outages, with median losses at USD $1 million per hour.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2025
Early holiday shopping & AI trust reshape retail strategies
Marketing Technologies

Early holiday shopping & AI trust reshape retail strategies

A global survey reveals shoppers increasingly expect early, personalised holiday deals and trust AI for recommendations, urging retailers to act faster and smarter.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025

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PushON Commerce acquires Pixel Kicks to boost digital services
Marketing Technologies

PushON Commerce acquires Pixel Kicks to boost digital services

Manchester's PushON Commerce has acquired Pixel Kicks, merging expertise to expand digital marketing and eCommerce services across multiple sectors.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025
Infios & AWS bring AI-driven automation to retail supply chains
Hyperscale

Infios & AWS bring AI-driven automation to retail supply chains

Infios partners with AWS to integrate AI agents into retail supply chains, enhancing order management for retailers like Officeworks and Myer from 2026.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2025
Most Australians to cut festive spending, focus on gifts & food
Marketing Technologies

Most Australians to cut festive spending, focus on gifts & food

Most Australians plan to cut festive spending in 2025, focusing mainly on gifts and food, as economic caution shapes their holiday priorities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025
Black Friday shifts to season-long shopping with value focus
Customer Experience

Black Friday shifts to season-long shopping with value focus

Black Friday is no longer a single-day event, evolving into a season-long shopping period focused on value, wellbeing, and experiences, says new research.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2025
To tackle returns fraud, Aussie retailers need smarter - not stricter - policies
Customer Experience

To tackle returns fraud, Aussie retailers need smarter - not stricter - policies

Australian retailers face rising returns fraud yet must adopt smarter tech-driven policies over stricter rules to protect loyal customers and retain sales.

By Tim Robinson • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025