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Retailers face data hurdles as just 11% ready for full-scale AI

Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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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.
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Qualtrics doubles down on global partner community to accelerate shared growth

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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Qualtrics enhances its global Partner Network to boost experience management, offering new tracks, tiers, and investment to accelerate shared growth and customer impact.
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Talon.One raises $135 million to boost AI loyalty platform

Fri, 4th Jul 2025
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Talon.One has raised $135 million to advance its AI-powered loyalty platform, serving over 270 global brands including H&M and Adidas.
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Shopmonkey adds Affirm pay-over-time for Canadian auto repairs

Fri, 27th Jun 2025
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Shopmonkey partners with Affirm to offer Canadian auto repair customers flexible pay-over-time plans with rates as low as 0% APR, boosting affordability.
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Ecommpay adds Visa Instalments to streamline high value payments

Wed, 25th Jun 2025
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Ecommpay integrates Visa Instalments, letting merchants offer customers fixed payment options on high-value purchases via familiar Visa credit cards.
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EY launches Studio+ to boost growth with AI & digital focus

Mon, 9th Jun 2025
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EY has launched Studio+, a global service combining 37 agencies and AI tech to help businesses boost growth through digital transformation and customer focus.
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AI boosts personalisation but consumer trust remains elusive

Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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AI personalisation boosts customer spend by 75%, yet only 15% of consumers fully trust brands with their personal data, says Twilio report.
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HCL Unica+ unveiled as AI-first platform for trust-based marketing

Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
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HCLSoftware launches HCL Unica+, an AI-first MarTech platform designed to build trust and loyalty amid rising digital marketing challenges.
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Legacy tech & technical debt threaten modernisation goals

Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
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Technical debt and legacy systems stall tech modernisation at global firms, with 68% citing them as barriers to adopting AI and newer technologies.
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Keep them coming back: How to reduce SaaS churn rates

Wed, 28th May 2025
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The global SaaS market is set to reach USD $299 billion this year, driving fierce competition and making customer retention key to reducing churn rates.
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Manhattan launches Shopify app to tackle £38B reported losses

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Manhattan Associates launches a connector app on Shopify, offering retailers real-time inventory, order tracking, and diverse payment options to boost omnichannel fulfilment.
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Young Shoppers Boost eCommerce Amid Delivery Woes

Tue, 20th May 2025
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Younger shoppers under 35 boost online sales but face more delivery issues, with 79% reporting problems versus 66% across all ages, says Descartes study.
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Eagle Eye & Ecrebo partner to boost smart receipt marketing

Wed, 7th May 2025
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Eagle Eye and Ecrebo have partnered to blend personalised marketing with POS tech, enhancing retail promotions and loyalty programmes at store checkouts.
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AI revolutionises seasonal pricing for retail & eCommerce

Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
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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.
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Genesys named leader in Forrester Wave CCaaS platforms report

Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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Genesys leads Forrester's Wave report for Q2 2025 in CCaaS platforms, excelling in AI, innovation, and strategy for customer experience solutions.
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Pat Copeland joins Moloco to lead machine learning efforts

Thu, 10th Apr 2025
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Pat Copeland has been appointed General Manager of Moloco Commerce Media, bringing over 30 years' experience in machine learning and advertising.
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Genesys Cloud AI drives a rise in annual revenue in 2025

Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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Genesys has reported that its Genesys Cloud AI drove over 10% of new business in fiscal year 2025, with annual recurring revenue reaching USD $1.9 billion.
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TP report shows Gen Z prefer interactive communication

Fri, 4th Apr 2025
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A new report from TP reveals that Generation Z favours interactive communication, posing challenges for businesses catering to this tech-savvy cohort.
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Qualtrics unveils autonomous AI agents for better CX & EX

Tue, 18th Mar 2025
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Qualtrics has launched its innovative Experience Agents, set to revolutionise customer and employee interactions with immediate, personalised responses.
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Insurers focus on AI & growth amid sluggish progress

Fri, 14th Mar 2025
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Research by Forrester reveals that insurers are focusing on driving growth and improving customer experience through AI investment and system modernisation by 2025.