Retail stories - Page 15

A recent study by Sinch reveals over 70% of brands view Rich Communication Services as a key channel for customer communication in five years.

Afterpay's Festive Insights report reveals a surge in early holiday shopping, with Australians averaging AUD $1,400 each and a 25% sales increase.

As the holiday season approaches, retailers face new challenges in adapting strategies amidst inflation and changing consumer behaviour, aiming for peak performance.

Eagle Eye has teamed up with Neophyte.ai to revolutionise retail marketing, using real-time data to enhance customer engagement and insights.

The rise of Generative AI in Australia prompts questions about data security, as enterprises seek to balance innovation with robust protective measures.

Software Radio Systems has successfully integrated nine Open RAN Radio Units with its srsRAN Enterprise 5G software, enhancing 5G network deployment flexibility.

A UK study by Ecommpay and IMRG shows e-commerce checkout inefficiencies are hindering conversions, revealing an average conversion rate of just 58%.

As Australians gear up for a record-breaking shopping season, concerns about online scams heighten, with potential spending surpassing $69.7 billion.

A new Indeed analysis reveals that 11.6% of Australian job postings prioritise basic digital skills, overshadowing AI expertise at just 2.2%.

NTT DATA and Google Cloud are bolstering their strategic partnership to advance cloud-based data analytics and generative AI solutions across the Asia Pacific.

Fujitsu has partnered with Linius Technologies to enhance global video data analysis, aiming to transform how businesses harness video insights.

Cequence Security has uncovered a major vulnerability in a leading food and drug retailer's IT systems, exposing sensitive data across four subdomains.

Alipay+ has teamed up with Windcave to simplify cross-border mobile payments for over 10,000 merchants in Australia and New Zealand.

Retailers are urged to prioritise authenticity and user-generated content to build consumer trust amidst economic pressures this festive shopping season.

Salesforce has unveiled Agentforce, a groundbreaking AI platform enabling businesses to deploy autonomous agents for enhanced efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Australia's government momentum for a clean energy future hinges on AI-powered automation, promising efficiency and sustainability despite significant challenges.

Tata Communications is set to enhance its AI cloud infrastructure in India with NVIDIA Hopper GPUs, spearheading a new wave of AI applications across sectors.

Brisbane entrepreneur Alexa Stathakis has leveraged AI to rapidly scale her healthy drinks brand, securing over 1,000 school orders in just a week.

Loop has unveiled Offset, a pre-purchase returns solution aimed at helping Australian retailers manage return logistics as the holiday season approaches.

As the race for customer loyalty intensifies, Australian and New Zealand banks must modernise rapidly to meet soaring digital expectations.