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UK Black Friday spending to hit GBP £14 billion as CCL expands logistics
Supply Chain

UK Black Friday spending to hit GBP £14 billion as CCL expands logistics

UK Black Friday spending is set to reach GBP £14 billion as CCL expands global logistics to meet soaring eCommerce demand this sales period.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
The hidden algorithms changing retail
Customer Experience

The hidden algorithms changing retail

AI systems are quietly deciding which brands UK consumers see and buy, forcing retailers to build trustworthy, consistent identities to stay visible.

By Charlie Terry • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Smaller brands drive FMCG innovation as new launches drop 20%
Clean technologies

Smaller brands drive FMCG innovation as new launches drop 20%

Innovation in European FMCG markets has dropped 20%, yet smaller brands boost sales with new products that align with consumer lifestyles and values.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025

Global Stories

Retail stories

Solace launches partner programme to boost agentic AI & data integration
Digital Transformation

Solace launches partner programme to boost agentic AI & data integration

Solace unveils partner programme to aid firms in adopting agentic AI and real-time data tech, driving enterprise innovation and productivity gains.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Bango adds DeepL AI language tools to digital vending machine
Artificial Intelligence

Bango adds DeepL AI language tools to digital vending machine

Bango partners with DeepL to offer AI translation tools via its Digital Vending Machine, enabling resellers to bundle services for a global customer base.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Retail brands to send 3.9 billion messages in 2025 season
Customer Experience

Retail brands to send 3.9 billion messages in 2025 season

Retail brands will send a record 3.9 billion messages in the 2025 shopping season, up 15%, as AI and richer digital channels boost customer engagement.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Retailers face rising freight costs & tough supply chain test
Supply Chain

Retailers face rising freight costs & tough supply chain test

Retailers face rising freight costs and tighter logistics as Black Friday looms, testing supply chain resilience amid demand forecasts and regulatory shifts.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Netcraft forecasts legacy system risks & advanced AI threats by 2026
Ransomware

Netcraft forecasts legacy system risks & advanced AI threats by 2026

Netcraft warns that legacy system vulnerabilities and advanced AI threats will intensify cybercrime in 2026, targeting industries and exploiting major events.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
SAS earns top marks for customer interaction software leadership
Gaming

SAS earns top marks for customer interaction software leadership

SAS has been named a leader in real-time interaction software for its Customer Intelligence 360, excelling in AI and data-driven customer engagement.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Retailers to unify shopping experiences & boost AI by 2026
Digital Transformation

Retailers to unify shopping experiences & boost AI by 2026

By 2026, retailers will unify online and in-store shopping with AI-driven personalisation, ensuring seamless, consistent customer experiences across channels.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Rackspace Technology appoints new Senior Vice Presidents for AI push
Hybrid Cloud

Rackspace Technology appoints new Senior Vice Presidents for AI push

Rackspace Technology appoints Lata Varghese and Phani Kishore Burre as Senior VPs to boost AI, cloud services and business transformation efforts.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
AI and the future of supply chains: Moving from predictive to adaptive
Internet of Things

AI and the future of supply chains: Moving from predictive to adaptive

AI and automation are transforming supply chains from rigid forecasts to adaptive systems, blending technology with human insight for resilience and agility.

By Alan Win • 5 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Retail stories

AI & digital tools reshape how Australians choose & give gifts
Customer Experience

AI & digital tools reshape how Australians choose & give gifts

Nearly half of Australians now use AI-powered tools to personalise gifts, with younger shoppers leading the shift towards smart, tailored gifting and digital eGifts.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Retailers urged to target promotions as AI boosts inventory control
Artificial Intelligence

Retailers urged to target promotions as AI boosts inventory control

Australian firm StyleMatrix urges retailers to use AI for smarter stock control and targeted promotions to protect profit margins amid rising costs.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
AliExpress partners with Homart to launch wellness store in Australia
Online shopping

AliExpress partners with Homart to launch wellness store in Australia

AliExpress partners with Homart to launch an online wellness store in Australia, offering vitamins, skincare, and lifestyle products with plans to expand to 200 SKUs.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Mango boosts sustainability with automated lab test roll-out
DevOps

Mango boosts sustainability with automated lab test roll-out

Mango has implemented an automated lab test management system across its global operations to enhance sustainability and ensure consistent product quality.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
BNPL popularity surges as young Australians demand flexible payments
Crypto

BNPL popularity surges as young Australians demand flexible payments

One in three Australian online shoppers use BNPL services, with Gen Z and Millennials driving a rise in demand for flexible payments like PayPal Pay in 4.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025