Retail stories - Page 21

Over 60 businesses, including Ocado and Co-op, are urging the UK Government to enhance the Deposit Return Scheme with digital innovations for better recycling.

NTT DATA plans to acquire Niveus Solutions, boosting its Google Cloud capabilities with an additional 1,000 experts to enhance AI and data engineering services.

As Black Friday and Cyber Monday approach, experts warn shoppers to be vigilant against rising cyber threats like malvertising and online fraud.

A ransomware attack on software provider Blue Yonder has disrupted supply chains for grocery retailers in the UK and US, highlighting security vulnerabilities.

Sinch predicts that 2024's Black Friday and Cyber Monday will see a surge in personalised and secure communication strategies to enhance shopper engagement.

Industry leaders predict that AI integration and sustainability regulations will shape the UK's tech landscape in 2025, dominating business strategies.

YouLend has reported a 30% surge in financing applications from UK SMEs ahead of Black Friday 2024, driven by increased demand from ecommerce platforms.

As Black Friday looms, retailers face the dual challenge of IT resilience and consumer trust in AI, with only 10% of UK shoppers keen to use AI tools.

Retail loyalty programmes are evolving through data science and AI, with Eagle Eye's report suggesting hyperpersonalisation may soon be the norm.

Black Friday's rise in the UK has reshaped retail, with early seasonal spikes in orders urging businesses to perfect inventory and delivery strategies.

GroupBy and Topsort have formed a strategic partnership to enhance retailers' sponsored product displays, aiming to boost revenue and streamline eCommerce operations.

SHOPLINE has successfully implemented its enterprise solution for Everything5Pounds, enhancing the UK retailer's digital capabilities and sales potential.

Matthew Winter has been appointed Head of Engineering at Prophet, enhancing its data ingestion capabilities as the company experiences significant growth.

Cloud management platform emma has raised USD $17 million in Series A funding, aiming to enhance its product development and expand into new markets.

A ransomware attack on Blue Yonder has disrupted supply chains for Morrisons and Sainsbury's, raising concerns over holiday vulnerabilities for retailers.

As the festive season nears, 80% of UK consumers plan to support new small businesses, highlighting opportunities for SMEs to captivate holiday shoppers.

As the holiday shopping season approach, shoppers face rising cyber threats, with experts urging secure payment methods to protect sensitive data.

Cybercriminals launched over 38 million phishing attacks in 2024, with a 25% rise in threats targeting online retailers amid Black Friday sales.

A recent ShipStation survey reveals UK consumers are shifting towards practical gifts for Christmas, with younger generations prioritising immediate utility.

Scandit has launched SDK 7.0, enhancing smart data capture to improve efficiency and accuracy across retail, logistics, and manufacturing sectors.