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Quid & Vantage Discovery unite for AI retail insights
Marketing Technologies

Quid & Vantage Discovery unite for AI retail insights

Quid and Vantage Discovery have teamed up to revolutionise retail intelligence by merging site search data with social trends, enhancing shopper insights.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Dec 2024
Sinch predicts personalised, secure shopping trends for 2024
Customer Experience

Sinch predicts personalised, secure shopping trends for 2024

Sinch predicts that 2024's Black Friday and Cyber Monday will see a surge in personalised and secure communication strategies to enhance shopper engagement.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2024
AI increasingly shapes global consumer purchasing trends
Data Analytics

AI increasingly shapes global consumer purchasing trends

NielsenIQ's report shows 40% of global consumers embrace AI for shopping, highlighting a surge in online sales by 11.6% driven by social commerce.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024
ShopFully, MEDIA Central, Flipp join forces in global merger
Marketing Technologies

ShopFully, MEDIA Central, Flipp join forces in global merger

ShopFully, MEDIA Central, and Flipp merge to form the largest global 'drive-to-store' marketing firm, serving 400 million shoppers across 27 markets.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
Unified commerce reshapes shopping in India & the US
Marketing Technologies

Unified commerce reshapes shopping in India & the US

Consumers increasingly blend online, offline, and social media shopping platforms. A report by Locus and Coresight highlights 65.8% utilising multiple touchpoints.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2024
Loop launches customisable order tracking to boost shopper engagement
Marketing Technologies

Loop launches customisable order tracking to boost shopper engagement

Loop has launched a customisable order tracking solution to enhance shopper engagement, aiming to transform post-purchase experiences for retailers.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2024
Social platforms key for brands to drive growth, says Circana
AR, VR & Metaverse

Social platforms key for brands to drive growth, says Circana

Circana's new report reveals social eCommerce as a key driver in accelerating consumer purchases, emphasising the importance of data and personalised experiences for brands.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
Vudoo & Scroll Media partner to revolutionise digital ads
Gaming

Vudoo & Scroll Media partner to revolutionise digital ads

Vudoo has partnered with Scroll Media to bring shoppable and interactive digital ads to top publishers across Australia and New Zealand.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Aug 2024
Back-to-office trend spurs increased in-store shopping
Hybrid & Remote Work

Back-to-office trend spurs increased in-store shopping

Australian workers are leading a global trend of returning to the office, contributing significantly to increased in-store shopping.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Mar 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Shopping stories

UK Christmas shopping shifts towards subscription gifts
Shopping

UK Christmas shopping shifts towards subscription gifts

As Christmas approaches, 29% of UK shoppers are opting for subscription gifts over traditional presents, blending modern convenience with festive spirit.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2024
7 Strategies for Asian SMBs to Unlock International Growth This Holiday Shopping Season
Data Analytics

7 Strategies for Asian SMBs to Unlock International Growth This Holiday Shopping Season

As the holiday shopping season approaches, Asian SMBs are urged to adopt seven strategies to unlock international growth and capture global market demand.

By Belinda Koh • 5 min read • Fri, 13th Dec 2024
Loop acquires Wonderment to enhance Shopify solutions
Customer Experience

Loop acquires Wonderment to enhance Shopify solutions

Loop has acquired Wonderment to enhance its commerce operations for Shopify merchants, combining AI insights with real-time shipment tracking.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Dec 2024
UK shoppers struggle with tech issues on Black Friday deals
Customer Experience

UK shoppers struggle with tech issues on Black Friday deals

New research by HONOR reveals UK shoppers face technology challenges during Black Friday, with 1 in 3 experiencing device freezes while bargain hunting.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Nov 2024
UK Christmas shoppers focus on value, expect higher returns
Supply Chain

UK Christmas shoppers focus on value, expect higher returns

A YouGov survey reveals that 69% of UK consumers plan to maintain or increase their Christmas spending, despite a third expecting to return discounted items.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024
Snapchat & Selfridges unveil AR Locker Room for Sportopia
AR, VR & Metaverse

Snapchat & Selfridges unveil AR Locker Room for Sportopia

Snapchat and Selfridges unveil an AR Locker Room at Selfridges Oxford Street, blending tech and retail for an immersive sports experience this summer.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Jul 2024
Agilysys delivers innovative hospitality solutions at Mohegan INSPIRE Resort
Gaming

Agilysys delivers innovative hospitality solutions at Mohegan INSPIRE Resort

South Korea's Mohegan INSPIRE Resort has implemented Agilysys' cutting-edge hospitality solutions, optimising operations and enhancing guest experiences at the extensive resort.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024
40% of UK consumers to buy Valentine's gifts, says Airtime Rewards survey
Fintech

40% of UK consumers to buy Valentine's gifts, says Airtime Rewards survey

Valentine's Day still attractive to UK consumers: 40% plan to spend on gifts and 42% intend to go shopping, despite 62% choosing not to observe, according to Airtime Rewards research.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Feb 2024