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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
UK brands turn to online marketplaces for wider reach
Artificial Intelligence

UK brands turn to online marketplaces for wider reach

UK brands are increasingly utilising online marketplaces, with average sellers engaging on four platforms as they adapt to consumer shopping habits.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Dec 2024

Global Stories

Retail stories

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
NeuroBlade tech enhances AWS with EC2 F2 integration
Software-as-a-Service

NeuroBlade tech enhances AWS with EC2 F2 integration

NeuroBlade has unveiled its analytics acceleration technology in partnership with AWS, enhancing EC2 F2 instances for improved data processing efficiency.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Dec 2024
Spreetail unveils profit-sharing to benefit top partners
Unified Communications

Spreetail unveils profit-sharing to benefit top partners

Spreetail has launched a profit-sharing initiative, Shareback, to reward top partners who exceed profit expectations with a share of unexpected margins.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Dec 2024
Sciative Solutions reports a 125% revenue growth in 2024
Digital Transformation

Sciative Solutions reports a 125% revenue growth in 2024

Sciative Solutions has reported a remarkable 125% year-on-year revenue growth, expanding its pricing intelligence solutions into international markets and sectors.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Dec 2024
PayPal warns Aussies of risky shopping ahead of sales
EduTech

PayPal warns Aussies of risky shopping ahead of sales

PayPal's latest research reveals a 9% rise in risky shopping habits among Australians ahead of Boxing Day, raising alarm over potential scams.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Dec 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Retail stories

Kobble unveils platform to revolutionise finance in Australia
Crypto

Kobble unveils platform to revolutionise finance in Australia

Kobble has unveiled a new Embedded Finance Platform designed to tackle inefficiencies in Australia's financial sector caused by failed IT projects.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Dec 2024