Retail stories - Page 24

Coventry and Warwickshire are offering GBP £4.35 million in funding to boost innovation and business growth in the local Immersive and Creative technology sector.

Ecommpay is urging eCommerce merchants to enhance checkout processes ahead of the festive season, with conversion rates averaging just 58%.

Capco has joined forces with POWWR to deliver integrated SaaS solutions aimed at enhancing efficiency for energy retailers and brokers.

Siemens Digital Industries Software teams up with FoodChain ID to enhance its Xcelerator software, integrating critical compliance data for the CPG sector.

Jumpmind has been named a Leader in The Forrester Wave report for Point-of-Service Solutions, excelling in 13 key criteria, including customer feedback.

Singapore's Secretlab partners with Fluent Commerce to upgrade its Order Management System, enhancing global digital operations for improved customer experience.

As Black Friday approaches, retailers are urged to adopt advanced payment technologies to tackle rising fraud and ensure smooth transactions.

Salesfire has secured GBP £2.75 million in funding to advance its AI technology for eCommerce, creating over ten new jobs in the next two years.

ADLINK Technology's EMP-100 mini PC and Titan2 panel PC have won the 2025 Taiwan Excellence Award for outstanding design and industrial performance.

As SHEIN mulls a potential IPO in London, its digital dominance and robust app engagement position the fast-fashion brand strongly amid criticism.

New research by HONOR reveals UK shoppers face technology challenges during Black Friday, with 1 in 3 experiencing device freezes while bargain hunting.

Research shows that one in three shoppers is expected to return Black Friday and Cyber Monday purchases, leading to a surge on Returns Tuesday, 10th December.

Euromonitor International's latest report reveals five key consumer trends for 2025, highlighting shifts in spending and sustainability amid evolving habits.

Vodafone's latest study reveals 81% of end-users are increasingly interested in AI, IoT, and 5G, signalling a shift in tech adoption across sectors.

ProGlove launches a flexible rental programme for its MARK smart scanners, aiding warehouse operators during the busy holiday season.

UK businesses face rising API security threats, with incidents increasing to 83% in 2024, despite only 13% conducting real-time testing.

By 2025, StyleMatrix will revolutionise retail inventory management through AI technology, helping retailers adapt to an unpredictable market landscape.

Cloudera has agreed to acquire Octopai to enhance its data catalog and metadata management, improving data handling for enterprises.

Cisco has launched its new Wi-Fi 7 access points, promising to enhance connectivity and security for workplaces facing increasing network demands.

Avalara has unveiled a suite of AI-driven innovations aimed at streamlining tax compliance during its recent CRUSH event in Austin.