Shopping stories - Page 2
40% of UK consumers to buy Valentine's gifts, says Airtime Rewards survey
Wed, 14th Feb 2024
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fintech
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financial systems
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shopping
Valentine's Day still attractive to UK consumers: 40% plan to spend on gifts and 42% intend to go shopping, despite 62% choosing not to observe, according to Airtime Rewards research.
Brands need to work harder to impress the 'Application Generation'
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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edutech
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cisco
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shopping
In light of soaring expectations for digital experiences, brands need to significantly improve their applications to win over the discerning and demanding 'Application Generation', warns a new study from Cisco.
Distil.ai reveals UK shopping habits shift post-Christmas
Mon, 29th Jan 2024
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data analytics
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e-commerce
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bi
Analysis of shopping data by Distil.ai exhibits a surge in UK consumer spending post-Christmas, displacing Black Friday as the most profitable sales period and signalling a shift in habits.
Ava May Aromas partners with Sprii to launch live shopping in 2024
Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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cx
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martech
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partner programmes
UK fragrance brand Ava May Aromas teams up with tech firm Sprii to introduce live shopping experiences in 2024, amplifying customer engagement.
Retail theft at self-checkouts doubles, AI poses possible solution
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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physical security
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shopping
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security vulnerabilities
Surging retail theft via self-checkouts sees cart-based losses doubling in a year, costing the average store over $102k annually, reveals an Everseen report.
Influencer endorsements could harm festive sales, Storyblok suggests
Thu, 21st Dec 2023
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social media
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shopping
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christmas
Storyblok's research suggests influencer advertising could depreciate festive sales, with 25% of shoppers discouraged by them.
UK consumers willing to spend more with trusted retailers
Wed, 4th Oct 2023
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cx
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martech
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shopping
Forter's recent report reveals alarming rates of false declines, cart abandonment, and trust issues heading into the holiday shopping season.
Solving returns crisis: Harnessing tech for a fashionable future
Tue, 11th Jul 2023
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e-commerce
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cloud services
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customers
The fashion industry grapples with the repercussions of high return rates, particularly in the realm of clothing purchases.
The metaverse, cryptocurrency and NFTs set to revolutionise retail
Thu, 22nd Sep 2022
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crypto
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blockchain
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e-commerce
BigCommerce has released its consumer survey designed to give retailers insight into current and emerging trends shaping the way consumers buy from brands.
Bazaarvoice appoints Colin Bodell as chief technology officer
Fri, 12th Aug 2022
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martech
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commerce systems
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e-commerce
Bazaarvoice appoints Colin Bodell as CTO to lead technological innovation, leveraging his experitse to drive success for clients in commerce.
Australians lead the way in digital payment use - report
Fri, 27th May 2022
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crypto
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blockchain
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payment technologies
Australian consumers are at the forefront of mobile wallet use and adoption of digital banking tools, abandoning cash and physical payment experiences.
DHL tops list of companies most impersonated by criminals
Wed, 19th Jan 2022
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
DHL is the most imitated brand by cybercriminals, according to Check Point Software's 2021 Q4 Brand Phishing Report.
DNS threats expected to explode over the holiday period, report finds
Wed, 16th Dec 2020
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ddos
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shopping
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neustar
Experts warn of heightened DNS attack risks during holiday shopping peak, urge firms to bolster cyber defences.