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40% of UK consumers to buy Valentine's gifts, says Airtime Rewards survey

Wed, 14th Feb 2024
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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.
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Brands need to work harder to impress the 'Application Generation'

Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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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.
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Distil.ai reveals UK shopping habits shift post-Christmas

Mon, 29th Jan 2024
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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.
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Ava May Aromas partners with Sprii to launch live shopping in 2024

Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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UK fragrance brand Ava May Aromas teams up with tech firm Sprii to introduce live shopping experiences in 2024, amplifying customer engagement.
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Retail theft at self-checkouts doubles, AI poses possible solution

Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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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.
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Influencer endorsements could harm festive sales, Storyblok suggests

Thu, 21st Dec 2023
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Storyblok's research suggests influencer advertising could depreciate festive sales, with 25% of shoppers discouraged by them.
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UK consumers willing to spend more with trusted retailers

Wed, 4th Oct 2023
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Forter's recent report reveals alarming rates of false declines, cart abandonment, and trust issues heading into the holiday shopping season.
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Solving returns crisis: Harnessing tech for a fashionable future

Tue, 11th Jul 2023
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The fashion industry grapples with the repercussions of high return rates, particularly in the realm of clothing purchases.
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The metaverse, cryptocurrency and NFTs set to revolutionise retail

Thu, 22nd Sep 2022
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BigCommerce has released its consumer survey designed to give retailers insight into current and emerging trends shaping the way consumers buy from brands.
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Bazaarvoice appoints Colin Bodell as chief technology officer

Fri, 12th Aug 2022
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Bazaarvoice appoints Colin Bodell as CTO to lead technological innovation, leveraging his experitse to drive success for clients in commerce.
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Australians lead the way in digital payment use - report

Fri, 27th May 2022
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Australian consumers are at the forefront of mobile wallet use and adoption of digital banking tools, abandoning cash and physical payment experiences.
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DHL tops list of companies most impersonated by criminals

Wed, 19th Jan 2022
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DHL is the most imitated brand by cybercriminals, according to Check Point Software's 2021 Q4 Brand Phishing Report.
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DNS threats expected to explode over the holiday period, report finds

Wed, 16th Dec 2020
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Experts warn of heightened DNS attack risks during holiday shopping peak, urge firms to bolster cyber defences.