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Grocery retail giants rely on automation from Cimcorp

1 Grocery retail giants rely on automation from Cimcorp

Cimcorp is a provider of intralogistics solutions, simplifying material flows and improving customers’ profitability by offering innovative and efficient solutions for automation.

Aionic Digital appoints Eric Huiza as Global Chief Technology Officer

2 Aionic Digital appoints Eric Huiza as Global Chief Technology Officer

In a strategic move that underscores its commitment to innovation and leadership in the artificial intelligence sector, Aionic Digital has appointed Eric Huiza as Global Chief Technology Officer (CTO).

44% of UK shoppers want best-before date discounts to help cut grocery bills

3 44% of UK shoppers want best-before date discounts to help cut grocery bills

With retailers removing best-before dates to reduce food waste, UK consumers still want supermarkets to offer discounts on goods nearing expiry, according to the latest data from Retail Insight, provider of store operations execution software.

Consumer confidence is up despite economic slowdown

4 Consumer confidence is up despite economic slowdown

Despite the economic slowdown, consumer confidence is up on mid-2023 levels due to rising wages and consumers' adaptation to constant upheaval, including the impact of COVID-19 and the cost of living crisis.

Can job candidates beat AI? Brand devises elaborate recruitment campaign

5 Can job candidates beat AI? Brand devises elaborate recruitment campaign

The global talent shortage is still a reality for many companies and attracting the right candidates requires ingenuity. A consulting company devised an interactive challenge for potential employees that calls for beating their AI engine.

B2B web stores are driving buyers away, according to new survey

6 B2B web stores are driving buyers away, according to new survey

B2B buyers want to keep shopping online, but B2B ecommerce capabilities are not keeping up with the complex needs of B2B buyers. A recent Sapio Research survey of 1,000 B2B buyers commissioned by Sana Commerce found a surprisingly high rate of errors for B2B online orders, and B2B buyers getting frustrated by inaccurate, impersonal user experiences on B2B web stores.

RAIN Alliance reports 32% Increase in global RAIN RFID chip shipments as adoption and usage diversifies across multiple industries

7 RAIN Alliance reports 32% Increase in global RAIN RFID chip shipments as adoption and usage diversifies across multiple industries

RAIN Alliance, the non-profit industry organisation supporting the development and adoption of Ultra High Frequency (UHF) Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), has announced that 44.8bn RAIN RFID tag chips were shipped globally in 2023.This figure represents year-on-year growth of 32%, and reflects increasing demand across a variety of industries....

'Technology is Not Neutral' author, Stephanie Hare, to headline Women in Cybersecurity event at Infosecurity Europe 2024

8 'Technology is Not Neutral' author, Stephanie Hare, to headline Women in Cybersecurity event at Infosecurity Europe 2024

Infosecurity Europe 4-6 June 2024, the information security event running at ExCeL London, today announced that renowned technology ethics broadcaster and researcher, Stephanie Hare will give the keynote address for the eighth annual Women in Cybersecurity event. The event will be held on day two of Infosecurity Europe on Wednesday, June 5, 2024.

Retail Outsourcing Philippines: Harnessing Cutting-Edge Tech to Elevate CX, Boost Efficiencies, and Slash Costs

9 Retail Outsourcing Philippines: Harnessing Cutting-Edge Tech to Elevate CX, Boost Efficiencies, and Slash Costs

By Megan Jones, freelance writer.

In the dynamic realm of retail outsourcing to the Philippines, achieving a balance between delivering superior customer experiences (CX), enhancing operational efficiencies, and managing costs effectively is the holy grail for retailers.

Aramex UK looks to strengthen position in e-commerce market as sector tipped for further growth

10 Aramex UK looks to strengthen position in e-commerce market as sector tipped for further growth

Aramex UK, the global logistics provider catering for SMEs and e-commerce brands, is poising itself for increase demand for its services this year as the sector gears up for further growth.

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