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Retailers using Malachyte's Google Cloud system are seeing sales double as it personalises search and recommendations within 100 milliseconds.
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The move could cut Payouts.com's product development cycle from months to days while keeping audit trails and PCI controls in place.
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Rising charging gaps and price concerns are pushing buyers towards hybrids, with the global market forecast to reach USD $465.4 billion by 2033.
Varo Bank rolls out fee-free cash deposits at Kroger
Cash-heavy customers can now top up Varo accounts at more than 2,000 Kroger stores without paying the USD $4.95 retail service fee.
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Spotify adds audiobook playlists & conversational search
Audiobook listeners in seven markets can now ask Spotify for playlists and next-in-series picks, reducing search time between titles.
Decile launches AI assistant eCommerce analytics MCP
Marketers can now query customer data and build audience segments inside AI chats, cutting out separate dashboards and campaign tools.
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Supply chain leaders are under pressure as Blue Yonder's survey finds sustainability slipping down priorities despite mounting climate and inflation risks.
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Customer use of 8x8's AI tools jumped 121% year on year, helping drive record first-quarter revenue and a fifth straight quarter of growth.
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