Retail stories - Page 16

Qsic has raised USD $25 million in Series B funding to enhance its AI-driven audio platform, aiming to expand its retail operations and boost its market presence.

GapMaps has launched GapFinder, a new tool designed to help businesses across multiple sectors make informed decisions on location strategies.

Elastic has appointed Jeremy Pell as Area Vice President for Australia and New Zealand, aiming to boost growth and customer satisfaction in a competitive market.

Grandstream has launched its GWN7670 Wi-Fi 7 access point, achieving speeds up to 3.6Gbps to enhance connectivity for small-to-medium businesses.

Verde Group executives praised Acumatica's innovative AI and ERP advancements at the recent summit, citing enhanced customer value and effective sector-specific solutions.

ProGlove has partnered with BlueStar to broaden its global market reach, enhancing worker safety and productivity through innovative scanning solutions.

The Commerce Team Global and Block and Tam have formed a strategic partnership to enhance online growth for retailers, merging ecommerce and digital marketing expertise.

Juniper Research has highlighted Sendbird, Front, and Sleekglow as top disruptors in the mobile messaging sector for 2025, aiming to challenge established players.

Retailers face a survival battle in 2025, with economic pressures and customer expectations reshaping the eCommerce landscape following a strong 2024 peak season.

A new report forecasts the global retail media market will soar to USD $179.5 billion by 2025, driven by AI and innovative advertising strategies.

As Australian retailers reflect on the challenges of 2024, they must prepare strategic insights from the peak season to ensure success in 2025.

Hexaware Technologies has partnered with Amazon Web Services to enhance cloud adoption and deliver generative AI solutions across multiple sectors.

As Australia prepares for 2025, agentic automation is set to revolutionise industries, enhancing productivity and collaboration through advanced AI capabilities.

Manhattan Associates has launched Postgame Spotlight, an analytics tool that enhances inventory allocation and fulfilment performance for retailers.

Brightcove has secured the ISO/IEC 27001 certification, reinforcing its commitment to data protection in sectors including media, retail, and finance.

Traditional loyalty programmes are struggling to meet the evolving expectations of consumers, who demand instant rewards and personalised experiences.

Verizon and Honeywell have unveiled a strategic partnership to deliver a bundled technology solution, enhancing efficiency for retail and logistics firms.

Qlik has been named a 2024 Gartner Peer Insights Customers' Choice for Analytics and Business Intelligence Platforms, highlighting its strong user satisfaction.

Manhattan Associates predicts that by 2025, retail will be reshaped by trends including unified commerce, AI-driven personalisation, and sustainability efforts.

NeuroBlade has integrated its data analytics acceleration technology with Amazon EC2 F2 instances, enhancing query performance and cost-efficiency for users.