Retail stories
A survey found 55% of Australian shoppers have walked away from fashion buys over return terms, exposing a gap retailers may be underestimating.
Keeping purchases inside the same AI conversation could cut drop-off, as retailers can now add Stripe payments to Constructor's shopping agents globally.
Adding a store locator to digital out-of-home ads can lift visit and purchase intent, with the biggest gains seen in impulse buys, a Dutch study found.
His appointment comes as consumer goods suppliers seek better visibility on sales, inventory and customer data across fragmented retail networks.
Poor data governance is slowing AI adoption in marketing, with only 35% willing to share unverified machine-generated insights, Adverity found.
Magento merchants can now cut routine updates from days to minutes, with Scandiweb's Ari AI aiming to slash maintenance costs and developer bottlenecks.
Nearly one in 10 AI security alerts in retail involved systems exposing protected customer data to users without access, research found.
Retailers in Asia-Pacific will gain more choice over loyalty and personalisation systems as Eagle Eye broadens its partner network with Divide By Zero.
Eligible sellers can now update Apple Maps listings from Square, reducing the burden of keeping hours, addresses and branding current across eight markets.
Enterprises and governments could run AI on sensitive data without exposing it, as the technology targets sovereignty rules across APAC.
Brands using Attentive's platform should be able to target shoppers more precisely as new AI tools turn purchase signals into audience segments and reports.
The survey shows AI is now shaping 42% of UK in-store spending, as retailers face pressure to adapt customer journeys across channels.
Trade remains below last year, but Mount businesses are seeing a lift in foot traffic and hope a strong summer will aid recovery after the landslide.
The new appliance targets mixed household spills and stains, as rivals race to win buyers wanting fewer single-purpose cleaners at home.
Residents say secrecy over the council chief executive's exit leaves ratepayers facing unanswered questions over any payout after the Mount landslide review.
The hire strengthens the Australian consultancy's push into the US as it bids for more supply chain and transformation work.
Its local range now spans fridges, laundry and connected devices, as the brand seeks to hold shelf space in a crowded market.
A single Melbourne base will house about 150 staff as Peacock Group expands its Victorian footprint by roughly two-thirds at Dandenong South.
Shoppers will see fewer checkout fees on eftpos, Mastercard and Visa payments, though public holiday and weekend surcharges still apply.
Canadian merchants will gain a lower-cost bank-based checkout option as Global Payments broadens payments choice across thousands of sites nationwide.
