Retail stories
NETS launches NETS SoftPOS, turning Android devices into contactless payment terminals. Merchants can now accept card, QR, and mobile payments seamlessly.
impact.com launches impact.com/advocate in Southeast Asia to boost brand trust through customer referrals and social media influence, addressing modern consumer behaviour.
Sydney ad-tech startup Tap launches AI-driven platform in the US, aiming to streamline the fragmented media buying process and reshape the ad industry.
Retailers can take control of their cash flow this peak season through strategic inventory management, cost-cutting, and leveraging technology for long-term success.
AI-ready notebooks, powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon X, made up 16% of Europe's notebook sales in mid-June, as the market gears up for Copilot+ PCs.
Nexthink's analysis reveals that 1 in 200 devices suffers a daily blue screen of death (BSOD) issue, with nearly half of these crashes being preventable.
Linnworks unveils Linnovation webinars for July 2024 and brings back Linn Academy in June 2025 to showcase ecommerce tech updates and foster industry collaboration.
In an era dominated by Big Data and AI, businesses are urged to revisit and optimise their loyalty programmes to enhance Customer Lifetime Value and boost growth.
Zendesk appoints AI strategy expert Lila Tretikov to its Board of Directors, enhancing the company's focus on leveraging AI to boost customer experience.
A study by Applause has found that 76% of consumers abandon transactions if their preferred payment method is unavailable, impacting retailers significantly.
eCommerce in Australia and New Zealand is surging with 83% and 77% of online shoppers purchasing monthly, despite rising concerns over data privacy.
Manhattan Associates' study reveals flexible return policies are key for retail as 72% of consumers return items due to rising living costs, post-EOFY.
NIST has released its pioneering suite of post-quantum cryptographic algorithms, urging institutions to swiftly adopt these standards to safeguard against imminent quantum threats.
Directed Technologies acquires Sofihub to bolster fleet safety solutions and expand into assisted living tech, enhancing services for fleet managers and vulnerable users.
UK retailers report a sharp rise in returns fraud, with 91% affected over the past year, as financial pressures drive shoppers to exploit return policies.
UNiDAYS' latest research on Gen Z's back-to-campus spending reveals UK students will splurge £4.3 billion, averaging £1,600 each, on essentials and luxuries.
Australian retailers are facing a surge in returns fraud amid economic hardship. Loop reports 60% of retailers affected.
Assured Data Protection and KHIPU Networks partner to deliver cost-effective, enterprise-grade disaster recovery and data protection services to UK and South African SMEs.
Cashrewards has acquired Little Birdie, aiming to bolster its cashback platform with advanced product search and price comparison tools in time for Black Friday.
Milestone Systems has launched its most interactive Experience Centre in Melbourne's Mulgrave, boosting its APAC presence with cutting-edge video tech solutions.