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Adobe data shows USD $88.7 billion spend & AI boost in October
Data Analytics

Adobe data shows USD $88.7 billion spend & AI boost in October

Consumers spent USD $88.7 billion online in October 2025, up 8.2% year-on-year, as AI-powered shopping and mobile sales continue to surge.

By Vivek Pandya • 4 min read • Tue, 11th Nov 2025
Euromonitor forecasts comfort, wellness & East Asian influence
Marketing Technologies

Euromonitor forecasts comfort, wellness & East Asian influence

Euromonitor forecasts rising demand for comfort, authentic self-expression, cutting-edge wellness, and greater East Asian brand influence by 2026 amid global shifts.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025
Retailers urged to use programmatic OOH for Black Friday boost
Marketing Technologies

Retailers urged to use programmatic OOH for Black Friday boost

Retailers are urged to boost Black Friday sales by using programmatic out-of-home ads, blending digital speed with real-world shopper impact and flexibility.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2025
Retailers boost observability to reduce AI risks & outage costs
Private Cloud

Retailers boost observability to reduce AI risks & outage costs

Retailers are boosting observability investments to manage AI-driven complexity and reduce costly digital outages, with median losses at USD $1 million per hour.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2025
Norton extends AI scam protection to all users with new features
Mobile Device Management

Norton extends AI scam protection to all users with new features

Norton has launched its AI-powered Scam Protection globally for all Norton 360 and mobile users, enhancing defence against scams at no extra cost.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Nov 2025
Furniture retailers see 3D & AR overtaking traditional photos
Customer Experience

Furniture retailers see 3D & AR overtaking traditional photos

A Fixtuur study reveals 79% of furniture retailers now prefer 3D and AR over traditional photos, boosting sales and enhancing customer engagement online.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025

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Singapore firms hit USD $1.6 billion in global PayPal sales
Marketing Technologies

Singapore firms hit USD $1.6 billion in global PayPal sales

Singapore firms have reached USD $1.6 billion in global PayPal sales, driven by exports in gaming, fashion, and beauty sectors to markets like the US and Mexico.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Nov 2025
Festive season surge prompts focus on logistics & customs
Supply Chain

Festive season surge prompts focus on logistics & customs

CCL urges businesses to strengthen logistics and customs compliance ahead of the festive surge, as UK online sales hit GBP £115.3bn in late 2024.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2025
Ecommpay merchants see higher approval rates with Click to Pay
Digital Transformation

Ecommpay merchants see higher approval rates with Click to Pay

Ecommpay merchants in the UK and Europe report a 3-6% rise in approval rates and fewer checkout abandonments after integrating Mastercard's Click to Pay.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025
Exactly.com launches Apple Pay Express Checkout to cut cart abandonment
Crypto

Exactly.com launches Apple Pay Express Checkout to cut cart abandonment

Exactly.com has launched Apple Pay Express Checkout, letting UK merchants offer one-tap payments to reduce online cart abandonment and speed up sales.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2025
End of de minimis is maximising complexity and cost for UK retailers
Supply Chain

End of de minimis is maximising complexity and cost for UK retailers

UK retailers face rising costs and complexity as de minimis import duty exemptions end, challenging cross-border eCommerce and holiday sales.

By Emmett Young • 5 min read • Fri, 31st Oct 2025
UK shoppers blend AI, reviews & social media to make decisions
Marketing Technologies

UK shoppers blend AI, reviews & social media to make decisions

UK shoppers now combine AI tools, social media, and peer reviews to guide online purchases, reflecting a shift from relying on single search sources.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
UK consumers prioritise trust & speed in digital purchases
Marketing Technologies

UK consumers prioritise trust & speed in digital purchases

UK consumers increasingly prioritise trust and speed in digital purchases, with 77.6% researching online before buying amid booming eCommerce growth.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
UK retailers urged to streamline returns as costs hit £27 billion
Customer Experience

UK retailers urged to streamline returns as costs hit £27 billion

UK retailers face £27 billion in annual returns costs as Aramex urges streamlined processes amid rising online shopping and return rates.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
Retail's AI Revolution: Why personalisation is the game-changer
Customer Experience

Retail's AI Revolution: Why personalisation is the game-changer

Retailers are rapidly adopting AI to personalise shopping experiences, boosting customer loyalty and handling £30bn in UK click-and-collect orders in 2025.

By Ian Tickle • 4 min read • Sat, 25th Oct 2025
UK shoppers show rising trust in AI for peak holiday shopping
Customer Experience

UK shoppers show rising trust in AI for peak holiday shopping

Nearly half of UK shoppers plan to use AI agents for holiday shopping, showing growing trust despite some security concerns ahead of the peak season.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
UK shoppers embrace AI for retail updates but still seek human touch
Customer Experience

UK shoppers embrace AI for retail updates but still seek human touch

UK shoppers increasingly accept AI for delivery updates and returns, but nearly half still prefer human support when issues arise, new research finds.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025