Retail stories - Page 23

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Dell Technologies has unveiled new AI advancements and partnerships with Intel to boost solutions for telecommunications and enterprise sectors.

CommBox has raised GBP £12.3 million from PSG Equity to boost its AI technologies and expand its operations into new markets.

UK talent acquisition firm inploi has partnered with Cornerstone OnDemand, integrating their platforms to enhance global recruitment and employee development.

A £20 million investment has launched Future Stores on Oxford Street, blending technology and immersive experiences in a novel retail model.

Loop has launched Offset, a new returns solution for UK merchants that aims to mitigate return costs while enhancing customer experience.

Luzern eCommerce has acquired Tambo Marketplaces Limited to enhance its Amazon strategy, combining expertise for a powerful eCommerce solution.

Data management platform Conduktor has raised USD $30 million in Series B funding to fuel its expansion into the US market amid soaring real-time data demand.

Blink Payment has launched a partnership with Zedonk, enabling over 1,000 fashion brands in 45 countries to streamline B2B payment processes.

Dominique Kleeman has been appointed Chief Revenue Officer at TekCor4, aiming to boost growth in the automotive retail sector with her expertise.