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World Cup wins linked to stock market gains, says XTB
Stock Exchange

World Cup wins linked to stock market gains, says XTB

Winning nations have historically seen markets outperform around the tournament, though wider forces can easily outweigh any football-related lift.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Azira launches location intelligence product for brands
Data Protection

Azira launches location intelligence product for brands

Brands and agencies can now track footfall trends with cleansed, fraud-checked data across more than 940,000 venues in North America.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Sat, 30th May 2026
Bir signs deal to digitise Baku's Old City services
Smart Cities

Bir signs deal to digitise Baku's Old City services

Visitors to Baku's UNESCO-listed Old City may soon use one app for navigation, tickets and payments under a new digital services pact.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2026
Deputy are shaping future of shift work administration
Digital Transformation

Deputy are shaping future of shift work administration

Managers in retail, hospitality and healthcare could save hours as the AI tool automates rosters and timesheets while flagging breaches.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • Mon, 18th May 2026
SnackSafe launches AI app for families with allergies
Artificial Intelligence

SnackSafe launches AI app for families with allergies

Families managing allergies can now scan foods in seconds, with the app flagging risks across more than 40 languages on Apple's App Store.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026
ClearCourse buys Kurve to boost hospitality software
Digital Transformation

ClearCourse buys Kurve to boost hospitality software

The deal gives hospitality operators more self-service ordering and payment tools as labour shortages and wage pressures persist across the sector.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Apr 2026
UK hospitality operators worry over AI data security
Data Protection

UK hospitality operators worry over AI data security

More than half of UK and Irish hospitality businesses fear AI could expose customer and company data, a new survey shows.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026

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Soccer tournament lifts pubs & kit sales in Australia
Data Analytics

Soccer tournament lifts pubs & kit sales in Australia

Australian pubs are seeing extra footfall and kit purchases have surged as live matches spur late-night and early-morning spending.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Ireland's invisible infrastructure: Why wholesale holds the key to food resilience
Data Analytics

Ireland's invisible infrastructure: Why wholesale holds the key to food resilience

Stronger wholesale networks could help shield Irish consumers and SMEs from supply shocks as tighter margins and disruption bite across the food chain.

By Bharat Sharma • 6 min read • Last month
Australian brands urged to rethink loyalty schemes
Customer Relationship Management

Australian brands urged to rethink loyalty schemes

Strained household budgets and rising use of AI search are forcing brands to offer clearer value if they want Australians to stay loyal.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Tauranga gin wins top London award, draws export interest
eCommerce

Tauranga gin wins top London award, draws export interest

The top London rating has sparked enquiries from buyers in four countries, as the Tauranga distiller weighs an export push for its gin.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month
The warm-weather playbook: How small business owners turn sunny days into loyal customers
Customer Experience

The warm-weather playbook: How small business owners turn sunny days into loyal customers

Summer foot traffic gives small firms a rare chance to win loyal buyers with banners, uniforms and merch, if they act quickly.

By Erin Shea • 6 min read • Last month
Paramount Liquor launches Adobe Commerce ordering platform
Software-as-a-Service

Paramount Liquor launches Adobe Commerce ordering platform

The shift should cut manual ordering errors for 15,000 hospitality customers while making 250 million price points visible online.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Zeller launches grants as hospitality operators face strain
Data Analytics

Zeller launches grants as hospitality operators face strain

Only 12% of Australian operators say now is a good time to open a venue, as rising costs and weaker spend squeeze margins.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
AI tools cut hospitality bookkeeping pressure in Australia
Data Analytics

AI tools cut hospitality bookkeeping pressure in Australia

Tight margins and labour shortages are pushing cafés, restaurants and bars to automate receipts and invoices, cutting hours of admin work.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Mon, 25th May 2026
Ordermentum secures AUD $55 million backing from Five V
Data Analytics

Ordermentum secures AUD $55 million backing from Five V

The funding will help the hospitality software group hire, expand AI tools and buy smaller rivals as venues face rising costs.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2026
Automation takes centre stage at Sydney hospitality show
Robotics

Automation takes centre stage at Sydney hospitality show

Labour shortages and soaring power bills are pushing Australian venues towards robots, automated coffee kiosks and smarter energy controls.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 14th May 2026