Tag: Retail

x-hoppers’s new release spots shoplifters before they strike

Retailers have a new secret weapon against theft – and it’s watching every move. x-hoppers, the AI-powered in-store communication platform, has released a wave of high-tech upgrades designed to stop shoplifters in their tracks, boost team efficiency, and turn stores...

Self-managed fulfilment is stunting retail growth

A new survey from eCommerce solutions provider Radial reveals that 70% of fast-growing retail brands still handle fulfilment in-house, despite the growing challenges of scaling operations and meeting consumer expectations for speedy delivery.The study, which surveyed 200 retail decision-makers, found...

Business Movers Index sees UK shoppers connecting with tech-savvy stores

As 77% of Brits use tech to extend their in-person shopping, new insights from the Virgin Media O2 Business Movers Index shows shops undergoing a digital makeover.Looking to buck the depressed high street trend and boost customer experience, 42% of...

Global AI anxiety, fertility treatment concerns, and retail evolution

The U.S. tops global AI anxiety rankingsA study by ZeroBounce identifies the United States as the most AI-anxious country, with an AI Anxiety Score of 100 and 440K searches for AI job loss, despite a moderate 54.5% positive AI sentiment....

The human toll: job cuts, AI stores, and frontline abuse

Frontline workers face increased abuse and stressA Perceptyx report reveals that 53% of frontline workers encounter verbally abusive or threatening customers, with retail workers most affected (61%). The study surveyed 21,000 employees and also highlights that 81% feel burned out,...

The future of post-purchase: parcelLab brings AI to retailers

parcelLab has introduced AI-powered Post-Purchase Agents at Shoptalk Spring 2025 in Las Vegas, bringing automation and intelligence to retailers’ post-purchase operations. These AI Agents help brands streamline order management, enhance customer interactions, and improve operational efficiency—seamlessly integrating into existing workflows...

In the engagement era, product wins over brand

New research from SAP Emarsys reveals that 25% of consumer product brands have cracked the code and entered an ‘Engagement Era,’ focusing on product, while others struggle to connect. The 2025 survey of over 2,000 consumers shows that over half...

The art of listening to what’s not said: How I learned to detect customer frustration without a complaint

Have you left a restaurant mildly annoyed but still told the waiter it was “fine” before vowing never to return? That’s the quiet churn many businesses face daily, a trend that’s costing them more than they realise.I’ve worked in fast-paced...

The changing scene for brick-and-mortar stores: Why modernisation is key for brands

The role of brick-and-mortar stores has rapidly evolved over the past few years. Despite the speed and convenience of online retail, people still crave the in-store experience. Visiting physical stores allows customers to ask questions, seek support and browse products.However,...

AI advances as UK grapples with economic and social decline

The UK slips to 23rd in global happiness ranking   The UK has dropped to 23rd place in the World Happiness Report, its lowest in nine years. Finland remains the world’s happiest country, followed by Denmark and Iceland. Experts suggest declining youth...