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UK holidaymakers boost spending, start trips with smarter deals
Sales

UK holidaymakers boost spending, start trips with smarter deals

Nearly 80% of UK holidaymakers boost pre-trip spending, favouring clothing and travel gear, with shoppers seeking smart deals and value for money.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Jun 2025
UK business leaders equate AI with utilities like water & energy
Digital Transformation

UK business leaders equate AI with utilities like water & energy

A survey finds 65% of UK business leaders rank AI as vital as water and energy, with 93% urging swift adoption alongside calls for thoughtful oversight.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025

Global Stories

Retail stories

Exclusive: Inside Motorola Solutions' vision for the future of retail
Hyperscale

Exclusive: Inside Motorola Solutions' vision for the future of retail

Rising violence has prompted retailers and healthcare in Australia and New Zealand to adopt Motorola's body-worn cameras, boosting frontline staff safety.

By Melania Watson • 6 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
US Prime Day online sales hit USD $24.1bn, mobile drives growth
Marketing Technologies

US Prime Day online sales hit USD $24.1bn, mobile drives growth

US Prime Day online sales soared to USD $24.1bn, a 30.3% rise year-on-year, with mobile shopping driving over half of the revenue during the July event.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Jul 2025
Prime Day grows in Australia as shoppers hunt value & savings
Customer Experience

Prime Day grows in Australia as shoppers hunt value & savings

Prime Day in Australia gains momentum as shoppers seek bargains amid rising living costs, with retailers leveraging discounts and omnichannel strategies for growth.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025
Endava unveils new execs to drive AI & global engagement
Artificial Intelligence

Endava unveils new execs to drive AI & global engagement

Endava appoints Alastair Lukies as Chief Engagement Officer and Rob Machin as Chief People and Locations Officer to boost AI-led growth and global engagement.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025
Amperity named leader in IDC MarketScape 2025 for retail CDPs
Data Analytics

Amperity named leader in IDC MarketScape 2025 for retail CDPs

Amperity has been named a leader in the IDC MarketScape 2025 for retail customer data platforms, praised for AI-driven tools and data unification.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025
AI maturity in product data management boosts revenue & trust
Marketing Technologies

AI maturity in product data management boosts revenue & trust

A study shows 97% of firms have moved beyond AI pilots in product data management, boosting revenue and increasing customer trust in digital commerce.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
HCLTech partners with OpenAI to drive enterprise AI adoption
Digital Transformation

HCLTech partners with OpenAI to drive enterprise AI adoption

HCLTech partners with OpenAI to integrate generative AI into its platforms, aiding enterprises in sectors like finance and healthcare to adopt AI at scale securely.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025
HCLTech, OpenAI launch AI partnership for global firms
Semiconductors

HCLTech, OpenAI launch AI partnership for global firms

HCLTech partners with OpenAI to integrate AI products into services, boosting global enterprises' digital transformation and operational efficiency.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025
Lenovo expands Hybrid AI Advantage for enterprise adoption
Digital Transformation

Lenovo expands Hybrid AI Advantage for enterprise adoption

Lenovo expands Hybrid AI Advantage with new services and partnerships, aiming to boost enterprise AI adoption and improve infrastructure efficiency.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025
BGF invests to boost PMC's global tech & commerce ambitions
Digital Transformation

BGF invests to boost PMC's global tech & commerce ambitions

BGF invests in UK-based PMC to accelerate global expansion and enhance its digital engineering and managed services across retail and commerce sectors.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
Puma & Adyen unify payments to enhance Asia Pacific retail
Fintech

Puma & Adyen unify payments to enhance Asia Pacific retail

Puma has partnered with Adyen to unify payment systems across Asia Pacific stores and events, boosting efficiency and delivering a seamless customer experience.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Retail stories

Australian shoppers embrace more touchpoints for online discovery
Customer Experience

Australian shoppers embrace more touchpoints for online discovery

Australian shoppers use an average of 4.8 touchpoints for product discovery, blending online search, social media, and influencer input amid easing cost pressures.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
Five ways retailers can maximise profits this winter with improved order fulfillment
Customer Experience

Five ways retailers can maximise profits this winter with improved order fulfillment

Retailers can boost winter profits by improving order fulfilment through smart inventory use, localised sales, AI integration, and aligned advertising strategies.

By Jamie Cairns • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
Discovery Consulting appoints Su Soe to lead SAP S/4HANA practice
Digital Transformation

Discovery Consulting appoints Su Soe to lead SAP S/4HANA practice

Discovery Consulting has appointed Su Soe as SAP S/4HANA Solution Advisory Lead to drive its national ERP and cloud transformation initiatives.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Adairs saves AUD $5 million by bringing supply chain in-house
Customer Experience

Adairs saves AUD $5 million by bringing supply chain in-house

Adairs reports AUD $5 million annual savings after bringing its supply chain in-house with Manhattan SCALE, boosting efficiency and customer fulfilment.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025