Retail stories
Business teams can now run product data tasks via chat, as the new interface aims to cut manual work and speed launches across retail channels.
Commerce media teams can now act on campaign insights inside Slack or Pacvue, as the new tool promises faster approvals and less manual analysis.
Retail brands risk becoming invisible as AI agents start to compare products, verify data and steer purchases inside chatbots.
Retailers are shifting towards domestic and European markets as cost pressures and slower US demand reshape parcel volumes across Scurri's platform.
Retailers are under pressure to cut acquisition costs as the two-day online event examines how loyalty schemes can boost repeat purchases and margins.
Checkout micro-donations have generated more than GBP £65 million for charities through Pennies' decade-long link with Retail Technology Show.
Growing distrust of AI-made posts is pushing brands towards human-led social campaigns as younger shoppers increasingly favour authenticity online.
Private equity-backed businesses are adopting paid AI tools faster than the wider market, yet still lag venture-funded peers on full rollout.
A broader spread of AI and software hiring has pushed Seattle to the top of Karat's 2026 engineering talent list, ahead of Amsterdam and San Francisco.
The nomination comes as employers seek apprenticeships to fill digital skills gaps, with QA supporting around 12,000 learners last year.
Rising delivery demands are pushing retailers and marketplaces to seek faster, cheaper fulfilment without the cost of owning fleets or warehouses.
Concern has surged among UK logistics firms as Middle East conflict raises the risk of supply chain delays and higher shipping costs.
Customer delivery will be central as the British software firm scales its client operations after a 41% rise in new accounts last year.
The Bristol startup’s pay-as-you-use platform targets firms in regulated sectors that need to automate customer contacts without long deployments.
Almost nine in 10 New Zealanders worry about online identity theft as Experian says fraud losses and AI scams are climbing.
Fraud is eroding trust in digital services, with 56% of Australians saying they have already suffered online scams or identity theft.
Higher complaint volumes are adding regulatory and reputational pressure on UK firms handling sensitive customer data, especially in finance and health.
Rising costs and demand for real-time services are pushing retailers to standardise networks, as patchwork systems slow expansion and raise risk.
Recurring billing firms could cut costs and failed collections as 73% say card payments still cause persistent operational headaches.
The refresh aims to reassure clients that senior hires still hinge on judgement, relationships and sector expertise despite rising automation in recruitment.
