Retail stories
GPC Asia Pacific adopts AI-powered platform to streamline supply chain
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GPC Asia Pacific chooses RELEX Solutions to optimise forecasting and replenishment across 600 stores, aiming to improve inventory and product availability.
Park Place acquires CSI to expand hybrid cloud services
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Park Place Technologies has acquired UK-based CSI, bolstering its hybrid cloud services and strengthening support for legacy IBM infrastructures globally.
Retailers boost performance with personalisation & new tech
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Cloudinary's survey reveals 93% of retailers see up to 4x better results from personalisation, boosting online and in-store customer experiences globally.
Athos Commerce refreshes brand to focus on retail innovation
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Athos Commerce has rebranded, focusing on helping Australian retailers adapt to market shifts by optimising product discovery and boosting ecommerce growth.
Nexer names Gareth Mitchell-Jones UK Data & AI Lead
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Nexer Enterprise Applications has named Gareth Mitchell-Jones as Head of Data and AI UK to drive advanced Microsoft-based solutions across sectors.
Personalised data & AI crucial for brands’ future success
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Circana's new report reveals how brands can boost customer lifetime value through personalised commerce, leveraging data tech and predictive analytics.
Skechers launches Luna, an AI stylist, at Singapore store
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Skechers launches Luna, an AI retail assistant, at its new Punggol Coast Mall store in Singapore, offering personalised style advice via kiosk and Telegram.
Endava partners with OpenAI to drive enterprise growth
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Endava formalises its partnership with OpenAI, joining the Beta Services Partner Program to advance AI-driven business transformation globally.
Scalefusion launches in UK & Ireland to bolster cybersecurity
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Scalefusion has launched in the UK and Ireland, offering unified endpoint management to bolster cyber security amid rising cyberattack risks in the region.
Cost of living & supply chain woes top retail concerns
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Retailers name the cost of living crisis their biggest challenge in 2025, with 56% citing it as the main concern amid economic uncertainty, says Fluent Commerce.
H&M to deploy Honeywell tech for greener Southern Europe stores
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H&M is set to enhance energy efficiency across 90+ Southern European stores using Honeywell’s cloud-based building management, advancing its net zero goal.
Canadian online sales down as shoppers seek value & discounts
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Canadian online retail sales fell 3% in Q1 2025, with average order values dropping amid cautious spending and rising promotional offers.
Australian discretionary spending rebounds as confidence grows
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Australia's Visa Spending Momentum Index rose 2.7 points to 98.6 in March, signalling a rebound in consumer spending after two months of decline.
AI revolutionises seasonal pricing for retail & eCommerce
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AI-driven pricing is transforming retail and eCommerce, enabling businesses to adjust prices in real time and boost profits amid seasonal demand shifts.
Identity fraud costs firms USD $7 million annually worldwide
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Identity fraud costs businesses USD $7 million yearly worldwide, with Asia Pacific firms facing rising threats from sophisticated attacks, a new study finds.
ClearCourse acquires Computers for Flooring in Welsh push
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ClearCourse has acquired Cardiff-based Computers for Flooring, expanding its UK reach with software managing GBP £180m in flooring sales annually.
Disprz hits revenue milestone, outlines plans for GenAI expansion
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Disprz has surpassed INR ₹100 crore in annual recurring revenue, leveraging GenAI and focusing on Asia-Pacific expansion to boost enterprise skilling.
Achieve True Personalisation with AI-Powered Customer Data Clouds
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AI-powered Customer Data Clouds are revolutionising personalisation, allowing brands to deliver tailored experiences at scale, transforming customer engagement.
Axis opens Sydney innovation hub to boost tech collaboration
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Axis Communications has launched its new innovation hub in Ryde, Sydney, aiming to enhance tech collaboration and support local industries with cutting-edge solutions.
JLL Design consolidates global design services under one brand
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JLL has launched JLL Design, a global consultancy unifying its design services to enhance delivery across workplace, retail, and hospitality sectors.