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Fast Simon launches AI model for Shopify discovery

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The new system is meant to help Shopify brands lift conversions and basket sizes by automating product ranking around shopper behaviour and stock levels.

Karen Joy Bacudo
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Education, Learning & Training

Micro:bit marks 10 years with digital wave at Hereford

An accessible public art project brought 200 people together in Hereford, highlighting the micro:bit's reach as it marks a decade since launch.

about 6 hours ago · Sofiah Nichole Salivio
Headsets

WHSmith rolls out x-hoppers across more than 300 UK stores

Pilot results showing up to a 22% sales lift have prompted WHSmith to extend the system to more than 300 UK travel stores.

about 6 hours ago · Sofiah Nichole Salivio
Online shopping

Loyalty schemes become key retail draw, study finds

A new survey suggests shoppers are increasingly willing to trade personal data for discounts, pushing loyalty programmes to the centre of retail strategy.

about 6 hours ago · Sofiah Nichole Salivio
Social Media

Net-Defence joins Scottish Marketing Summit on cyber risk

Businesses are being urged to treat cyber security as a marketing and reputation issue, with digital channels now central to customer trust.

about 6 hours ago · Sofiah Nichole Salivio
Financial results

UK shoppers shun full-price buys as AI chases deals

Discounts are becoming the default for many households, with 48% of UK shoppers saying they rarely buy at full price as AI boosts deal-hunting.

about 8 hours ago · Karen Joy Bacudo
Productivity

Most advisers using mallowstreet AI save hours weekly

Surveyed users say the platform is freeing adviser capacity, with 85% reporting weekly time savings of three to 10 hours.

about 8 hours ago · Karen Joy Bacudo

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