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Avalara has launched its Automated Tariff Code Classification system, utilising AI to enhance customs compliance for businesses in global trade.

Bain, Kantar, and Qualtrics unveil updated Global Standards for Customer Experience following extensive consultation, aiming to enhance CX across industries.

SHOPLINE has launched its B2B Commerce Solution, aiming to transform the buying experience for brands with enhanced digital capabilities and customer support.

The Commerce Team Global and Edgio have joined forces to enhance eCommerce solutions, focusing on improved security, speed, and simplicity for clients.

A new study by The Futurum Group finds SAS Viya boosts AI productivity by up to 4.6 times over rivals like Jupyter Notebook and Python Libraries.

Hakkoda launches data modernisation services for retail and CPG sectors, aiming to enhance inventory, supply chain, and real-time consumer insights.

Swoon expands contract with IDHL to boost digital performance, adding Paid Media, Technical SEO, and Digital PR to their successful partnership.

ShopFully, MEDIA Central, and Flipp merge to form the largest global 'drive-to-store' marketing firm, serving 400 million shoppers across 27 markets.

Deliverect launches Deliverect Retail, revolutionising grocery order and delivery processes. Early adopter One Stop doubles weekly sales and enhances efficiency.

BlackBerry's latest Global Threat Intelligence Report reveals a 53% surge in malware, with 11,500 daily samples blocked.

Northern is introducing Parcel Pending lockers at 50 stations in Northern England, enhancing convenience for over 100 million annual passengers.

A new commercetools report reveals 90% of businesses that migrated to new eCommerce platforms saw revenue boosts, with 30% noting increases of 30% or more.

Half of UK consumers find retail marketing “irrelevant,” with only 42% feeling online content is tailored to their interests, a decline from last year, says Optimizely.

Sendcloud appoints Amelia Scott as CRO to drive growth across Europe. With deep B2B SaaS sales experience, Scott aims to enhance sales efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Generation Z is forecasted to become the wealthiest generation ever, with global spending projected to hit $12 trillion by 2030.

Adobe's 2024 holiday forecast predicts U.S. online sales to hit USD $240.8 billion, driven by Cyber Week, mobile shopping, and social media influences.

UK banks struggle to innovate despite growing balance sheets, with 77% under pressure to keep up, a SaaScada study reveals.

Forterro unveils Orderwise Cloud, a customisable ERP system for retail, wholesale, warehousing, and eCommerce, promising improved security and reduced costs.

Logistics experts warn that attacks in the Red Sea are driving up shipping costs, potentially limiting Black Friday discounts to 20% to 30% this year.

Rithum names Lou Keyes as CEO to spearhead growth in third-party commerce. Keyes, with vast tech sector expertise, succeeds Bryan Dove, who led since 2021.