Retail stories
Poor data governance is slowing AI adoption in marketing, with only 35% willing to share unverified machine-generated insights, Adverity found.
Magento merchants can now cut routine updates from days to minutes, with Scandiweb's Ari AI aiming to slash maintenance costs and developer bottlenecks.
Nearly one in 10 AI security alerts in retail involved systems exposing protected customer data to users without access, research found.
Retailers in Asia-Pacific will gain more choice over loyalty and personalisation systems as Eagle Eye broadens its partner network with Divide By Zero.
Eligible sellers can now update Apple Maps listings from Square, reducing the burden of keeping hours, addresses and branding current across eight markets.
Enterprises and governments could run AI on sensitive data without exposing it, as the technology targets sovereignty rules across APAC.
The hire signals EnGenius's push to expand across North America through partners as it tries to win more cloud networking and security business.
The hire comes as clients seek advice on moving AI from trials into core operations and proving returns on investment.
Better forecasting is becoming a competitive necessity as AI lets firms test thousands of scenarios to protect margins and respond faster to shocks.
The tie-up aims to cut fulfilment delays for retailers and logistics firms by linking inventory forecasts with warehouse and transport systems.
Residents say secrecy over the council chief executive's exit leaves ratepayers facing unanswered questions over any payout after the Mount landslide review.
The hire strengthens the Australian consultancy's push into the US as it bids for more supply chain and transformation work.
Its local range now spans fridges, laundry and connected devices, as the brand seeks to hold shelf space in a crowded market.
A single Melbourne base will house about 150 staff as Peacock Group expands its Victorian footprint by roughly two-thirds at Dandenong South.
Shoppers will see fewer checkout fees on eftpos, Mastercard and Visa payments, though public holiday and weekend surcharges still apply.
Canadian merchants will gain a lower-cost bank-based checkout option as Global Payments broadens payments choice across thousands of sites nationwide.
Designed for wall placement in Singapore homes, the purifier targets rooms up to 62 square metres and costs SGD $744.
Budget-conscious households are embracing AI for practical holiday tasks, with confidence rising fastest among the eight markets surveyed by Sinch.
AI shopping tools and cashback apps are set to capture most new eCommerce marketing spend as brands move before search and click.
The dual Everest Group recognition strengthens Humanforce's push to sell a broader HCM suite to frontline employers in regulated sectors.
