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Ciphr expands with acquisition of employee benefits firm Avantus
Marketing Technologies

Ciphr expands with acquisition of employee benefits firm Avantus

Ciphr has acquired Avantus to enhance its services with employee benefits, marking its third acquisition in 18 months to boost HCM offerings.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
High payment security fears lead UK customers to abandon carts
Customer Experience

High payment security fears lead UK customers to abandon carts

Nearly half of UK shoppers abandon online purchases over payment security fears, according to new research ahead of the Black Friday shopping event.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
'Fear of getting it wrong' harming SME export potential
Partner Programmes

'Fear of getting it wrong' harming SME export potential

Red tape and exporters' fears of mistakes are damaging UK's clothing and footwear shipments to the EU, dropping by 18% post-Brexit.

By Dan Culverhouse • 4 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024

Global Stories

Retail stories

Searchspring unveils dynamic custom profiles for retail
Customer Experience

Searchspring unveils dynamic custom profiles for retail

Searchspring has introduced Dynamic Custom Profiles, enhancing ecommerce personalisation with real-time, shopper-specific recommendations for retailers.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Amber Technology reveals luxury gifts for festive season
Christmas

Amber Technology reveals luxury gifts for festive season

Amber Technology's holiday gift guide features premium audio and entertainment products, including a wireless music streamer priced at AUD $1,799.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
UK shoppers plan record Black Friday spend, survey reveals
Supply Chain

UK shoppers plan record Black Friday spend, survey reveals

With inflation rising, 54% of British consumers plan to take advantage of Black Friday and Cyber Monday for their average Christmas budget of GBP £352.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024
Finfare Connect & ZBD team up for Bitcoin rewards
Crypto

Finfare Connect & ZBD team up for Bitcoin rewards

Finfare Connect and ZBD have partnered to enable ZBD users to earn Bitcoin rewards through everyday transactions by linking payment accounts via the ZBD app.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024
AgeAI app launches in Ireland to curb underage vaping
Artificial Intelligence

AgeAI app launches in Ireland to curb underage vaping

Dublin's Johnston Retail Services has launched the AgeAI app in Ireland, aimed at preventing underage vape sales through precise facial age estimation.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024
Megantic earns eight nominations at APAC Search Awards 2025
Marketing Technologies

Megantic earns eight nominations at APAC Search Awards 2025

Megantic has earned eight nominations at the APAC Search Awards 2025, recognising its strong performance in eCommerce SEO campaigns.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024
New Relic report: Observability quadruples retail ROI
Artificial Intelligence

New Relic report: Observability quadruples retail ROI

New Relic's latest report reveals that investing in observability solutions can deliver a fourfold return for retail businesses by enhancing customer interactions.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024
ECI Software Solutions celebrates 25 years of innovation
Clean technologies

ECI Software Solutions celebrates 25 years of innovation

ECI Software Solutions celebrates its 25th anniversary, having served over 25,000 customers across 90 countries and acquired 53 companies to enhance its offerings.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024
Twilio honours 16 startups in 2024 AI Searchlight Awards
Data Analytics

Twilio honours 16 startups in 2024 AI Searchlight Awards

Twilio has honoured 16 startups at the 2024 AI Startup Searchlight Awards for their innovative use of Twilio's tools to enhance customer engagement.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024
Australian shoppers value seamless online & in-store experiences
Marketing Technologies

Australian shoppers value seamless online & in-store experiences

A new report reveals that 89% of Australian shoppers prioritise seamless online and in-store experiences, highlighting a significant trend in consumer behaviour.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Retail stories

EcoFlow offers up to 45% off in Black Friday Australia sale
Power / Energy

EcoFlow offers up to 45% off in Black Friday Australia sale

EcoFlow has launched significant Black Friday discounts in Australia, offering up to 45% off portable power products to help consumers this holiday season.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Adyen debuts Tap to Pay on iPhone for NZ retailers
Crypto

Adyen debuts Tap to Pay on iPhone for NZ retailers

Adyen has launched Tap to Pay on iPhone in New Zealand, enabling retailers like Lorna Jane to accept secure contactless payments without extra hardware.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024
Retailers prepare for 2024 holidays with early shopping trend
Supply Chain

Retailers prepare for 2024 holidays with early shopping trend

As retailers prepare for the 2024 holiday season, inflation and consumer behaviour shifts prompt early shopping, affecting inventory management strategies.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024
Australian firms boost freelancer use for digital growth
Marketing Technologies

Australian firms boost freelancer use for digital growth

Australian businesses are increasingly hiring skilled freelancers to navigate economic challenges, with demand for digital services surging dramatically.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024