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Just 11% of retailers are ready to fully scale AI tools, with data challenges limiting wider adoption despite 45% using AI weekly, says Amperity report.

Felipe Flores has been named Regional Senior Vice President of Data and AI at Endava, leading expansion of AI capabilities across the Asia-Pacific region.

Standard Chartered partners with Alibaba to accelerate AI adoption in finance, aiming to enhance customer service and sustainability efforts.

Akeneo launches its first AI agent, Data Architect Agent, and upgrades analytics to streamline product data modelling and boost AI-driven commerce insights.

A survey of 288 APAC retailers shows strong confidence in customer engagement plans, with loyalty and personalised tools top priorities despite economic challenges.

PriceSpider launches Wayvia, an AI-driven retail platform that enhances brand insights and revenue across channels with 20 years of shopper data.

Ransomware attacks rose 63% in Q2 2025, with healthcare hit hard, marking a record high for the quarter amid a surge in data theft methods.

CCL has opened a Beijing office to enhance cross-border logistics and customs services for Chinese eCommerce firms targeting the UK and European markets.

Rising violence has prompted retailers and healthcare in Australia and New Zealand to adopt Motorola's body-worn cameras, boosting frontline staff safety.

Endava appoints Alastair Lukies as Chief Engagement Officer and Rob Machin as Chief People and Locations Officer to boost AI-led growth and global engagement.

HCLTech partners with OpenAI to integrate generative AI into its platforms, aiding enterprises in sectors like finance and healthcare to adopt AI at scale securely.

HCLTech partners with OpenAI to integrate AI products into services, boosting global enterprises' digital transformation and operational efficiency.

Lenovo expands Hybrid AI Advantage with new services and partnerships, aiming to boost enterprise AI adoption and improve infrastructure efficiency.

Puma has partnered with Adyen to unify payment systems across Asia Pacific stores and events, boosting efficiency and delivering a seamless customer experience.

AI agents will transform retail loyalty by acting as personal concierges, optimising offers, and demanding trust and transparency in shopping experiences.

Blue Yonder has won Snowflake's 2025 Retail & Consumer Goods Data Cloud Product Partner of the Year award for its AI-driven supply chain innovations.

Dentsu has integrated in-store eye-tracking data from Co-op Media Network into its tool, enhancing media planning with real-world retail attention insights.

Retailers must harness data-driven agility and real-time inventory visibility to navigate U.S. tariffs and economic uncertainty while staying profitable.

Celonis and Peech have launched an app to help retailers cut perishable waste and losses, boosting revenue and improving price markdown compliance.

JLL has launched the AI-powered Property Assistant to enhance property performance and boost financial returns across retail, industrial and office sectors.