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UK shoppers plan record Black Friday spend, survey reveals
Supply Chain

UK shoppers plan record Black Friday spend, survey reveals

With inflation rising, 54% of British consumers plan to take advantage of Black Friday and Cyber Monday for their average Christmas budget of GBP £352.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024
Finfare Connect & ZBD team up for Bitcoin rewards
Crypto

Finfare Connect & ZBD team up for Bitcoin rewards

Finfare Connect and ZBD have partnered to enable ZBD users to earn Bitcoin rewards through everyday transactions by linking payment accounts via the ZBD app.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024
AgeAI app launches in Ireland to curb underage vaping
Artificial Intelligence

AgeAI app launches in Ireland to curb underage vaping

Dublin's Johnston Retail Services has launched the AgeAI app in Ireland, aimed at preventing underage vape sales through precise facial age estimation.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024
Megantic earns eight nominations at APAC Search Awards 2025
Marketing Technologies

Megantic earns eight nominations at APAC Search Awards 2025

Megantic has earned eight nominations at the APAC Search Awards 2025, recognising its strong performance in eCommerce SEO campaigns.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024
New Relic report: Observability quadruples retail ROI
Artificial Intelligence

New Relic report: Observability quadruples retail ROI

New Relic's latest report reveals that investing in observability solutions can deliver a fourfold return for retail businesses by enhancing customer interactions.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024
ECI Software Solutions celebrates 25 years of innovation
Clean technologies

ECI Software Solutions celebrates 25 years of innovation

ECI Software Solutions celebrates its 25th anniversary, having served over 25,000 customers across 90 countries and acquired 53 companies to enhance its offerings.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024
Twilio honours 16 startups in 2024 AI Searchlight Awards
Data Analytics

Twilio honours 16 startups in 2024 AI Searchlight Awards

Twilio has honoured 16 startups at the 2024 AI Startup Searchlight Awards for their innovative use of Twilio's tools to enhance customer engagement.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024
Australian shoppers value seamless online & in-store experiences
Marketing Technologies

Australian shoppers value seamless online & in-store experiences

A new report reveals that 89% of Australian shoppers prioritise seamless online and in-store experiences, highlighting a significant trend in consumer behaviour.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024
Experts warn businesses of escalating cyber security threats
Multi-factor authentication

Experts warn businesses of escalating cyber security threats

As International Fraud Awareness Week unfolds, experts warn businesses about the rising threat of Business Email Compromise, urging vigilance amid evolving cyber risks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024
UK firms risk GBP £4.5bn losses due to poor service
Customer Experience

UK firms risk GBP £4.5bn losses due to poor service

UK businesses could face losses of up to GBP £4.5 billion during the holiday season due to inadequate customer service, new research by Qualtrics reveals.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024
Halter tops 2024 Deloitte Fast 50 with 15x growth
Unified Communications

Halter tops 2024 Deloitte Fast 50 with 15x growth

Halter shines with a remarkable 1539% growth, leading the 2024 Deloitte Fast 50 index while expanding its reach across New Zealand, Australia, and the US.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024
Locad secures USD $9m to expand AI-driven logistics
Customer Experience

Locad secures USD $9m to expand AI-driven logistics

Singapore's Locad secures USD $9 million in pre-series B funding to fuel global expansion and enhance its AI-driven logistics solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Retail stories

'Fear of getting it wrong' harming SME export potential
Partner Programmes

'Fear of getting it wrong' harming SME export potential

Red tape and exporters' fears of mistakes are damaging UK's clothing and footwear shipments to the EU, dropping by 18% post-Brexit.

By Dan Culverhouse • 4 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024
Retailers prepare for 2024 holidays with early shopping trend
Supply Chain

Retailers prepare for 2024 holidays with early shopping trend

As retailers prepare for the 2024 holiday season, inflation and consumer behaviour shifts prompt early shopping, affecting inventory management strategies.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024
Australian firms boost freelancer use for digital growth
Marketing Technologies

Australian firms boost freelancer use for digital growth

Australian businesses are increasingly hiring skilled freelancers to navigate economic challenges, with demand for digital services surging dramatically.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024
House of Marley unveils eco-friendly audio product range
Digital Entertainment

House of Marley unveils eco-friendly audio product range

House of Marley unveils a sustainable audio range, featuring the Roots Speaker and Positive Vibration Riddim Headphones, emphasising eco-friendly materials.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024
Australian SMEs warned of Christmas cash flow challenges
Supply Chain

Australian SMEs warned of Christmas cash flow challenges

Australian SMEs are urged to prepare for cash flow challenges this holiday season, with concerns over profitability in retail and logistics sectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024