Retail stories
Shoppers increasingly prefer human-led social posts over AI-generated material, with Gen Z driving brands towards micro-influencers and niche creators.
Private equity-backed firms use paid AI tools more than most peers, but many still struggle to turn sponsor pressure into practical finance gains.
Seattle tops Karat's 2026 engineering talent rankings as Toronto, Chicago and London surge in a shift away from traditional tech hubs.
Lumenia's Birmingham ERP HEADtoHEAD event attracts more than 180 attendees as buyers weigh AI, cloud migration and transformation risks.
Tech Mahindra and ParkourSC deepen AI supply chain tie-up to target pharma and cold chain customers across global markets.
Thales report finds weak login and sign-up flows are pushing users away, as trust in AI, data handling and digital services remains low.
AskNicely unveils Ask NiceAI to help managers at multi-site service businesses turn scattered customer feedback into faster, data-backed action.
MongoDB deepens APAC partner strategy with invite-only programme, aiming to speed legacy system upgrades and AI rollout across the region.
Australian and New Zealand businesses are being urged to harden cloud defences as experts warn of identity flaws, misconfigurations and AI-fuelled attacks.
Stelia and Nokia link AI platform and networking tech to help enterprises run governed, reliable workloads across distributed sites.
Australians wary of AI fraud checks as Experian data shows 56% have faced online scams or identity theft, with millennials hit hardest.
Finance and health lead UK privacy complaints as Bridewell analysis shows rising cases across data-heavy sectors and shifting ICO outcomes.
Retailers are overhauling networks and governance to cut complexity, support store innovation and prepare for AI-driven operations across multiple markets.
UK businesses back bank-led recurring payments as GoCardless says cards and admin costs are draining revenue and delaying collections.
Six Degrees refreshes its brand with a human-first recruitment message, arguing experienced consultants still matter more than automation in senior hiring.
Australia's central bank will outlaw card surcharges and squeeze interchange fees, forcing merchants, banks and payment firms to rethink costs.
Auror's retail crime platform earns Hi-Tech Awards Company of the Year finalist spot after helping police and stores tackle organised theft.
Lush UK speeds supplier payments as automated accounts payable platform halves processing time and links more than 4,000 invoices a month to Xero.
Poor product information is pushing up retail returns and turning shoppers away, with Akeneo research saying clearer data could protect margins and loyalty.
Birmingham eCommerce consultancy Cake unveils new brand identity after its strongest year yet, with nine hires and Shopify Premier Partner status.
