Retail stories - Page 35

Ecommpay partners with BigCommerce to deliver advanced payment solutions across the UK and EMEA, minimising costs and boosting efficiency for merchants.

Backbase appoints Chris Shayan as Head of AI to drive innovation in its Engagement Banking Platform, marking a significant step in rearchitecting banking around the customer.

BlackBerry's latest report reveals alarming rise in malware, with 3.1 million cyberattacks thwarted from Jan to Mar 2024—critical infrastructure, especially finance, severely hit.

BlackBerry's Q1 2024 report reveals unprecedented cyber threats, detecting 3.1 million attacks and a 40% rise in new malware, spotlighting surging global cybersecurity tensions.

RELEX Solutions has unveiled an AI-driven CO2 Analytics tool to help firms track and report CO2 emissions from purchased goods, aligning with new regulations.

Pattern predicts record sales for Amazon's six-day Prime Day in Australia, citing a doubling in sales for brands and rising consumer participation, despite recent price hikes.

As high interest rates and inflation squeeze, two-thirds of Australian small businesses target international markets for growth, with 48% anticipating up to 25% sales increase in FY25.

Waracle acquires Screenmedia, merging teams to boost digital product and AI capabilities and increasing its workforce to over 200. CEO Chris Martin sees this as a strategic move to drive growth.

Australia’s CSO Group and xAmplify are set to merge, forming the nation's largest integrator of AI, cyber security, and business automation services, with a combined turnover of AUD $100 million.

TDCX has teamed up with SUPA to tackle AI data labelling hurdles, aiming to streamline the process and enhance enterprise AI implementations.

Amazon expands its generative AI listing tools across Europe, aiding SMEs in creating and enriching product listings, with early adoption showing significant benefits.

Melbourne-based Directo has launched a $3 million capital raise to boost its growth, having onboarded 54% of Australian pharmacies and doubled its revenue.

ReturnBear expands into the UK, launching reverse logistics solutions on July 1 to help brands manage cross-border e-commerce returns efficiently.

Hyconnext launches the NextWav 2.5G PoE Series, which addresses power allocation and device compatibility for enterprises and is priced at USD $1,299.

Singapore’s StarHub has achieved 184th place in the inaugural FORTUNE Southeast Asia 500 list for 2023, marking a notable revenue-based ranking.

Xtend launches an AI-driven suite to boost lower marketing funnel conversions in sectors like e-commerce, fintech, and travel, promising significant revenue gains and reduced acquisition costs.

Linnworks' partnership with Spreetail Europe has dramatically improved ecommerce efficiency, cutting project timelines from three months to three weeks and enhancing market reach.

Cegid integrates generative AI into its Cegid Retail solutions, showcased at Cegid Connections Retail in Rome, aiming to transform retail with intelligent agents.

espresso Displays partners with JB Hi-Fi to retail its touchscreen displays across over 100 locations in Australia and New Zealand, enhancing reach and product accessibility.

Manhattan Associates' Unified Commerce Benchmark for Specialty Retail unveils key findings from Singapore's retail sector, spotlighting leaders like Nike, Adidas, and Dior.