Retail stories - Page 17

Interparcel reports a 10.8% rise in postal charges and a 12% increase in shipping costs, urging SMEs to enhance operational efficiency this season.

Imperva reveals that online retailers face a staggering average of 569,884 AI-driven cyberattacks daily as the holiday shopping season approaches.

Research by Telstra suggests a lack of professional networks among senior leaders in large Australian organisations could cost AUD $53 billion annually.

As Christmas approaches, Australian retailers are turning to behavioural experts to navigate a surge in casual hiring, facing unprecedented staffing challenges.

Moomoo has launched its first global paper-trading challenge, inviting participants across eight countries to trade US stocks risk-free for a chance to win prizes worth USD $100,000.

RingCentral has been named a Leader in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for UCaaS for the tenth consecutive year, showcasing exceptional innovation and reliability.

A recent survey shows one in five Australians dislike debit card surcharges most, with younger generations particularly frustrated as the government considers a ban.

Vistar Media has appointed Sean Cheyney as Global Head of Retail Media, aiming to enhance programmatic digital out-of-home strategies for retail.

Scaleup Mediafund has finalised investments in Naked Life and Settle Easy during its AUD $15 million funding round, focusing on media-for-equity support.

Sean Preston has been appointed Head of Wealth Partnerships at PG Investments, following his role as Chief Commercial Officer at Immersve.

Research reveals New Zealand's retail sector lags in AI adoption, with only 33% of workers using technology, compared to 92% in Singapore and 46% in Australia.

House of Marley has launched a new eco-friendly audio range including the Revolution Turntable, Zion True Wireless Earbuds, and Smile Jamaica Mini Earbuds.

Research by Manhattan Associates reveals 93% of Australian warehouse professionals face staffing challenges, highlighting urgent IT needs amid rising demand.

A recent Pureprofile study reveals Australians plan to increase their Christmas spending, with budgets rising to AUD $468 for gifts and AUD $406 for food.

Gartner has listed the top 10 strategic technology trends for 2025, emphasising AI, governance and sustainability to guide organisations' futures.

Red Energy has teamed up with Zepto to launch PayTo, an innovative payment method aimed at enhancing user experience for over one million customers.

Behamics has appointed former eBay executive Brooke Eichhorn as its new head of commercial partnerships for Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.

Fujitsu has launched a dedicated AWS practice in Australia to provide comprehensive cloud solutions as the local market nears AUD $38.1 billion by 2027.

Diamond Logistics has secured a GBP £1 million loan from Frontier Development Capital to enhance its national network and empower small businesses.

NBN Co has achieved a major milestone by demonstrating multi-gigabit speeds of 8.7 Gbps in a trial on its HFC network, boosting Australia's digital future.