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Battle for survival: Turning peak season learnings into 2025 strategies
Data Analytics

Battle for survival: Turning peak season learnings into 2025 strategies

Retailers face a survival battle in 2025, with economic pressures and customer expectations reshaping the eCommerce landscape following a strong 2024 peak season.

By Rob Hango-Zada • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Jan 2025
Top trends shaping retail media to reach USD $179.5bn
Marketing Technologies

Top trends shaping retail media to reach USD $179.5bn

A new report forecasts the global retail media market will soar to USD $179.5 billion by 2025, driven by AI and innovative advertising strategies.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Jan 2025
From peak to planning: Setting up for success in 2025
Customer Experience

From peak to planning: Setting up for success in 2025

As Australian retailers reflect on the challenges of 2024, they must prepare strategic insights from the peak season to ensure success in 2025.

By Simon Le Grand • 5 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
Hexaware collaborates with AWS to boost cloud adoption
Digital Transformation

Hexaware collaborates with AWS to boost cloud adoption

Hexaware Technologies has partnered with Amazon Web Services to enhance cloud adoption and deliver generative AI solutions across multiple sectors.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
Manhattan Associates launches Postgame Spotlight to optimise fulfillment
Marketing Technologies

Manhattan Associates launches Postgame Spotlight to optimise fulfillment

Manhattan Associates has launched Postgame Spotlight, an analytics tool that enhances inventory allocation and fulfilment performance for retailers.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Jan 2025
Brightcove earns ISO data security certification, ISO 27001
Data Protection

Brightcove earns ISO data security certification, ISO 27001

Brightcove has secured the ISO/IEC 27001 certification, reinforcing its commitment to data protection in sectors including media, retail, and finance.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2025
Why traditional loyalty programs are failing to meet modern customer expectations
Customer Relationship Management

Why traditional loyalty programs are failing to meet modern customer expectations

Traditional loyalty programmes are struggling to meet the evolving expectations of consumers, who demand instant rewards and personalised experiences.

By Anurag Vasisth • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Jan 2025
Verizon & Honeywell collaborate on new retail tech bundle
Unified Communications

Verizon & Honeywell collaborate on new retail tech bundle

Verizon and Honeywell have unveiled a strategic partnership to deliver a bundled technology solution, enhancing efficiency for retail and logistics firms.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Jan 2025
Qlik named 2024 Customers' Choice for analytics platform
Data Analytics

Qlik named 2024 Customers' Choice for analytics platform

Qlik has been named a 2024 Gartner Peer Insights Customers' Choice for Analytics and Business Intelligence Platforms, highlighting its strong user satisfaction.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Jan 2025
Four trends predicted to revolutionise retail by 2025
Data Analytics

Four trends predicted to revolutionise retail by 2025

Manhattan Associates predicts that by 2025, retail will be reshaped by trends including unified commerce, AI-driven personalisation, and sustainability efforts.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Jan 2025
NeuroBlade tech integrates with Amazon EC2 F2 for speed boost
Software-as-a-Service

NeuroBlade tech integrates with Amazon EC2 F2 for speed boost

NeuroBlade has integrated its data analytics acceleration technology with Amazon EC2 F2 instances, enhancing query performance and cost-efficiency for users.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Jan 2025
CloudSEK report reveals surge in complex cyber threats
Firewalls

CloudSEK report reveals surge in complex cyber threats

CloudSEK's 2024 Threat Landscape Report reveals a staggering 994TB of data exfiltrated, with ransomware demands averaging over USD $2 million.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Jan 2025

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PPDS appoints Lutz Harder as interactive displays manager
EduTech

PPDS appoints Lutz Harder as interactive displays manager

PPDS has appointed Lutz Harder as its new Global Product Manager for Interactive Displays, tasked with enhancing its market presence in key sectors.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2025
UK consumers feel undervalued by their favourite brands
Customer Relationship Management

UK consumers feel undervalued by their favourite brands

A SAP Emarsys study reveals that 83% of UK consumers feel undervalued by their preferred brands, signalling a troubling disconnect in brand loyalty.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Jan 2025
David Jackson takes charge as LG's UK Head of IT Sales
Displays

David Jackson takes charge as LG's UK Head of IT Sales

LG Business Solutions has appointed David Jackson as UK Head of IT Solutions Sales, aiming to strengthen its market presence and drive growth.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Jan 2025
UK consumers to return GBP £1.5 billion Christmas gifts
Supply Chain

UK consumers to return GBP £1.5 billion Christmas gifts

British consumers are set to return £1.5 billion worth of unwanted Christmas gifts this year, highlighting significant challenges for retailers' logistics.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Jan 2025
Access People named Core Leader in Fosway 9-Grid for HR
Data Analytics

Access People named Core Leader in Fosway 9-Grid for HR

Access People in Leicestershire has been recognised as a Core Leader in the Fosway 9-GridTM for Cloud HR, reflecting its prominent role in the HR solutions market.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Jan 2025