Retail stories
Growing EU disclosure rules are forcing FYUL to replace manual supplier checks with a single system across its global manufacturing network.
Retailers face a shift in trust as 64% of Gen Z shoppers buy on AI recommendations without checking other sources, a study finds.
Retailers and manufacturers could get near real-time planning help as SAS opens a private preview of a supply chain agent.
The shortlist spot highlights 1Kosmos's push into AI-era identity checks as it scales passwordless authentication for regulated industries worldwide.
Fewer than one in six retail executives are chasing strong growth as inflation, trade disruption and geopolitical instability squeeze margins.
Many large organisations are still struggling to turn AI pilots into live systems, despite heavy spending and rising pressure for returns.
The review could force brands, influencers and retailers to rethink how ads are labelled, priced and disclosed across digital channels.
Singapore buyers get first access worldwide to HONOR’s 600 series, which starts at SGD $799 and adds AI video tools and big batteries.
The customer experience software provider is courting UK and European brands as it passes USD $100 million in annual recurring revenue.
The move gives the Dutch payments group a bigger role in merchants’ pricing and promotions, as it seeks to unify online and store sales.
Many retailers are losing millions in sales as slow planning leaves AI unused and widens the gap with faster-moving rivals.
The new tools aim to cut stockouts and excess inventory for FMCG distributors and brand managers across emerging markets, starting in 2026.
Repeated phishing training helped cut Singapore staff click rates to 7.4% from 17%, despite more than 8,500 fake emails sent.
Retailers may need to rethink checkout pricing, after 75% of shoppers said they want AI to adjust delivery fees in real time.
Social platforms now account for 11% of online sales in Australia, with smaller firms driving a rapid shift to direct digital storefronts.
Australian banks are now trialling AI-led purchases under Visa's controls, as the payments group seeks to protect consent and spending limits.
Growth has spread beyond banking in Canada, with telecoms, utilities and retailers helping lift the country’s top brand values 16 per cent.
Fashion and retail operators face shipment stoppages and penalties after Poland widened electronic reporting rules for transit cargo.
The funding will help the Toronto food technology company expand manufacturing and bring its precision-fermented cheese to pizzerias and cafés.
The Melbourne-based software firm is stepping up overseas growth as Peter Holmes takes charge of operations, customer strategy and expansion.
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