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BNPL popularity surges as young Australians demand flexible payments
Crypto

BNPL popularity surges as young Australians demand flexible payments

One in three Australian online shoppers use BNPL services, with Gen Z and Millennials driving a rise in demand for flexible payments like PayPal Pay in 4.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025

Global Stories

Retail stories

Netcraft forecasts legacy system risks & advanced AI threats by 2026
Ransomware

Netcraft forecasts legacy system risks & advanced AI threats by 2026

Netcraft warns that legacy system vulnerabilities and advanced AI threats will intensify cybercrime in 2026, targeting industries and exploiting major events.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
SAS earns top marks for customer interaction software leadership
Gaming

SAS earns top marks for customer interaction software leadership

SAS has been named a leader in real-time interaction software for its Customer Intelligence 360, excelling in AI and data-driven customer engagement.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Retailers to unify shopping experiences & boost AI by 2026
Digital Transformation

Retailers to unify shopping experiences & boost AI by 2026

By 2026, retailers will unify online and in-store shopping with AI-driven personalisation, ensuring seamless, consistent customer experiences across channels.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Rackspace Technology appoints new Senior Vice Presidents for AI push
Hybrid Cloud

Rackspace Technology appoints new Senior Vice Presidents for AI push

Rackspace Technology appoints Lata Varghese and Phani Kishore Burre as Senior VPs to boost AI, cloud services and business transformation efforts.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
AI and the future of supply chains: Moving from predictive to adaptive
Internet of Things

AI and the future of supply chains: Moving from predictive to adaptive

AI and automation are transforming supply chains from rigid forecasts to adaptive systems, blending technology with human insight for resilience and agility.

By Alan Win • 5 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Holiday sales boom triggers surge in disputes, risking USD $250bn
Customer Experience

Holiday sales boom triggers surge in disputes, risking USD $250bn

Holiday online sales in the US are set to exceed USD $250bn in 2025, but rising disputes and friendly fraud threaten retailers' profits this season.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Retailers unprepared for AI-driven cyber threats as attacks surge
Application Security

Retailers unprepared for AI-driven cyber threats as attacks surge

Nearly half of retailers report surging AI-driven cyber attacks, yet only a quarter feel prepared as the busy shopping season looms, new research shows.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Retailers face peak season losses as supply chain woes persist
Supply Chain

Retailers face peak season losses as supply chain woes persist

Supply chain disruptions persist as 91% of retailers face revenue losses during peak season, with 84% reporting increased delivery complaints, says DP World study.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025
AI & tax intelligence set to transform business compliance by 2026
Data Analytics

AI & tax intelligence set to transform business compliance by 2026

By 2026, AI and tax intelligence will revolutionise business compliance, driving real-time reporting and transforming finance, trade, retail, and hospitality sectors globally.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Retail stories

Mango boosts sustainability with automated lab test roll-out
DevOps

Mango boosts sustainability with automated lab test roll-out

Mango has implemented an automated lab test management system across its global operations to enhance sustainability and ensure consistent product quality.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Smaller brands drive FMCG innovation as new launches drop 20%
Clean technologies

Smaller brands drive FMCG innovation as new launches drop 20%

Innovation in European FMCG markets has dropped 20%, yet smaller brands boost sales with new products that align with consumer lifestyles and values.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Designing for the future: How circularity is reshaping product lifecycles
Clean technologies

Designing for the future: How circularity is reshaping product lifecycles

Leading tech firms redesign products for circularity, focusing on durability and resale value to boost sustainability and brand loyalty.

By James Murdock • 5 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
US firms lose USD $80.6 billion yearly to digital gaps for staff
Digital Signage

US firms lose USD $80.6 billion yearly to digital gaps for staff

US firms lose USD $80.6 billion yearly as frontline workers waste over 370 hours annually due to poor digital tools and communication gaps, research shows.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Rachelle Alexis Lim named CEO of MultiSafepay to drive SME growth
Fintech

Rachelle Alexis Lim named CEO of MultiSafepay to drive SME growth

Rachelle Alexis Lim has been named MultiSafepay CEO to expand its payment services, especially targeting SMEs across Europe, following its acquisition by Ant International.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Retailers face pressure for transparency as supply chains evolve
Supply Chain

Retailers face pressure for transparency as supply chains evolve

Retailers face mounting pressure to boost supply chain transparency and sustainability amid new tax rules and climate regulations reshaping global commerce.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025
PushON Commerce acquires Pixel Kicks to boost digital services
Marketing Technologies

PushON Commerce acquires Pixel Kicks to boost digital services

Manchester's PushON Commerce has acquired Pixel Kicks, merging expertise to expand digital marketing and eCommerce services across multiple sectors.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025