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UK retailers turn to TikTok & AI as social shopping grows

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UK retailers step up TikTok and AI shopping experiments as social feeds overtake high streets and search as the place to discover products.
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Taboola predicts five trends reshaping travel marketing

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Taboola forecasts 2026 travel marketing will hinge on personalisation, mobile-first booking, creator content, social search and first-party data.
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Vytalise launches Shopify Plus DTC store across Europe

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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Vyta Health's Vytalise shifts from Magento to a Shopify Plus DTC platform, launching a subscription-led eCommerce push across the UK and EU.
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UK CFOs face 'automation deficit' amid fragmented systems

Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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UK CFOs warn of an “automation deficit” as fragmented finance systems block real-time oversight, slow approvals and heighten fraud risk.
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Cegid named leader in 2025 IDC report for fashion retail mPOS

Mon, 8th Sep 2025
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Cegid has been named a leader in the 2025 IDC MarketScape for fashion retail mPOS, praised for its AI-driven, omni-channel mobile point-of-sale solutions.
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One in four UK construction suppliers lagging in digital commerce

Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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A quarter of UK construction suppliers are struggling with eCommerce, risking competitiveness as the sector lags in digital transformation, research reveals.
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The convergence of security and simplicity

Tue, 27th May 2025
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physical security
Modern security systems prove that user-friendly simplicity can coexist with robust protection, offering seamless, secure solutions for all users.
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Tollring extends partnership with Dstny in new three-year deal

Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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Dstny renews its partnership with Tollring through a new three-year contract, introducing Tollring's latest call recording solution to its European service providers.
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WorkBuzz & Personal Group team up to aid deskless workers

Wed, 29th May 2024
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WorkBuzz and Personal Group team up to bridge the tech gap for deskless workers, boosting morale and engagement through an integrated mobile app solution.
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Deputy & Express Employment partnership systemise shift work

Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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Deputy and Express Employment Professionals forge a strategic partnership, forecasted to improve work experiences for shift workers worldwide.
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Zimperium expands its security platform with a no-code option

Fri, 4th Aug 2023
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The no-code offering is designed for organisations requiring fast market time or limited development resources.
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Go1 acquires Blinkist, launching a new model of learning

Tue, 9th May 2023
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The acquisition forms the foundation of an innovative new corporate learning model that seeks to engage learners throughout their day-to-day lives.