ChannelLife UK - Industry insider news for technology resellers
United Kingdom

Retail Stories - Page 24

UK Stories

Retail stories

AI ambitions high in UK supply chain but skills & data lag behind
Digital Transformation

AI ambitions high in UK supply chain but skills & data lag behind

UK supply chain leaders aim for AI-driven transport but face major hurdles due to skills shortages and fragmented data, risking delayed shipments and costs.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
Meghan Stabler joins alentr as CMO to drive AI pricing
Digital Transformation

Meghan Stabler joins alentr as CMO to drive AI pricing

Meghan Stabler, ex-BigCommerce exec, joins AI pricing platform alentr as chief marketing officer to spearhead retail sector growth and innovation.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Sep 2025
Brightsolid appoints Charlie Gough as Head of Cloud Solutions
Hybrid Cloud

Brightsolid appoints Charlie Gough as Head of Cloud Solutions

Brightsolid appoints Microsoft MVP Charlie Gough as Head of Cloud Solutions to enhance hybrid cloud and cyber security services with a focus on Microsoft integration.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Sep 2025

Global Stories

Retail stories

How retailers can nail peak season success in 2025
Customer Experience

How retailers can nail peak season success in 2025

Retailers must embrace technology and end-to-end planning to meet soaring consumer demands and excel in the 2025 peak shopping season.

By Jamie Cairns • 5 min read • Mon, 22nd Sep 2025
Seattle Seahawks unite fan data with Amperity for better engagement
Customer Experience

Seattle Seahawks unite fan data with Amperity for better engagement

Seattle Seahawks partner with Amperity to unify fan data, enabling personalised engagement and improved experiences for supporters at Lumen Field and beyond.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Sep 2025
AI & automation reshape transport management for growth
Digital Transformation

AI & automation reshape transport management for growth

Research reveals transport management is now key to company growth, with 96% adopting generative AI despite only 17% achieving full automation.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Sep 2025
Gen Z demands instant service & social shopping from retailers
Customer Experience

Gen Z demands instant service & social shopping from retailers

Gen Z demands instant replies within 15 minutes and prefers social shopping on apps like Instagram and TikTok, pushing retailers to adopt AI and automation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2025
Nutanix named Leader again in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant
Virtualisation

Nutanix named Leader again in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant

Nutanix has been named a Leader in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Distributed Hybrid Infrastructure for the second consecutive year.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025
Retailers in Australia & New Zealand embrace AI but lack trust
Customer Experience

Retailers in Australia & New Zealand embrace AI but lack trust

While 82% of Australian and New Zealand retailers have adopted AI, only 9% trust it to manage customer interactions without human oversight, study finds.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Sep 2025
Superdry boosts operational efficiency with AI retail platform
Digital Transformation

Superdry boosts operational efficiency with AI retail platform

Superdry has adopted Cegid's AI-powered retail platform to boost operational efficiency and streamline communication across its global stores.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Sep 2025
Kore.ai named leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for AI platforms
Generative AI

Kore.ai named leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for AI platforms

Kore.ai has been named a Leader in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Conversational AI Platforms, praised for its adaptability and AI innovation.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Sep 2025
SailPoint & HCLTech forge AI-driven identity security alliance
Hybrid Cloud

SailPoint & HCLTech forge AI-driven identity security alliance

SailPoint and HCLTech have partnered to deliver AI-driven identity security solutions, aiding enterprises in managing digital identities across hybrid and multicloud environments.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Retail stories

DiffusionData wins data ops award & achieves record 2025 success
Marketing Technologies

DiffusionData wins data ops award & achieves record 2025 success

DiffusionData was named Best Data Ops Solution Provider at the 2025 Data Management Insight Awards USA, marking a record year of industry recognition.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
Australians poised to spend as rates fall but want better deals
Customer Experience

Australians poised to spend as rates fall but want better deals

A survey shows 70% of Australians plan to boost spending as interest rates fall, but demand better deals and stable prices before making big purchases.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Small business failure risk in Australia outpaces sector growth
Small Business

Small business failure risk in Australia outpaces sector growth

Small business failure risk in Australia has risen 4.5%, outpacing 2.9% growth, hitting micro and young firms hardest amid shifting spending and inflation pressures.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025
Zeller launches developer suite to boost enterprise payments
Fintech

Zeller launches developer suite to boost enterprise payments

Zeller unveils Australia's first developer-driven payment suite, boosting omnichannel payment solutions for large, multi-site enterprises nationwide.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 5 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025
Why retailers need to prepare for a rise in AI-generated complaints
Digital Transformation

Why retailers need to prepare for a rise in AI-generated complaints

AI is making it easier for consumers to file well-crafted complaints, posing new challenges for retailers to manage rising digital grievances effectively.

By Mark Devlin • 9 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025