Retailers stories - Page 9

Juniper Research predicts a 138% jump in transactions via biometric-enabled Point of Sale (POS) terminals, climbing from 19.5 billion in 2023 to 46 billion by 2028.

Australian luxury department store David Jones has implemented the YOOBIC digital workplace app among its employees, receiving the Retail Technology Innovation Hubs 2023 Digital Transformation Project of the Year Award.

Cognizant pioneers Amazon's Just Walk Out technology at Canberra Institute of Technology's store, marking the tech's first educational application in the Southern Hemisphere.

Cisco's latest Data Privacy Benchmark Study reveals growing concerns about AI privacy risks, with 27% of organisations banning GenAI applications, and trust issues hampering AI development.

Electric Kiwi has launched a complaint against leading NZ broadband retailers, alleging they use 'sneaky notice periods' that impede competition.

UK businesses are projected to see significant growth in 2024, amidst the post-pandemic landscape, suggests Square's Future of Commerce report.

CIOs are using their influence to drive sustainable practices within enterprises, leveraging technologies such as process automation and data analytics to boost ESG performance.

Tekken 8 introduces new aggressive fight mechanics, with characters being able to unload “Heat” moves and devastating “Rage Art” attacks.

Research by AI data security firm Cohesity reveals escalating cyberattacks are forcing companies into paying ransoms, contradicting no-payment strategies, with difficulties in data recovery exacerbating the issue.

New SOTI research uncovers growing demand for digital transformation in Australia's retail section, with 93% of consumers using in-store tech.

Wasabi Technologies acquires Curio AI from GrayMeta to launch AI-powered intelligent storage for the media sector, anticipated to debut by mid-2024.

AS Colour plans to boost its Melbourne operation with a state-of-the-art automation system, replicating the success of its automated New Zealand centre.

Dyson launches its first ever interactive pop-up, the Dyson Demo, in New Zealand, offering hands-on experiences of its advanced technology products at Auckland's Westfield Albany.

Acumen focuses on developing AI and data solutions to aid consumer brands in aggressive promotional strategies amidst the cost-of-living crisis.

Amid the 2023 'Year of the Great Office Return', 92% of UK firms enacted mandatory in-office policies leading to 40% reinstating a full workweek, despite notable commuting costs and disruptions.

Given concerns about data management and protection, the rise of private AI will become a significant trend in 2024 and beyond.

Woolworths Group expands partnership with Last Yard to digitise the in-store customer experience, transitioning from paper to electronic shelf labels, as announced at the NRF24 conference.

Integrating these trends into your digital CX this year is a strategic imperative to future-proof your brand and ensure success in the months ahead.

Zoom's new app for Apple Vision Pro, launching on 2 February, offers a more tangible and realistic meeting experience on remote platforms.

It is imperative to delve into key considerations that will shape the evaluation between these two alternative options of effectiveness versus convenience.