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Shoppers want AI to tailor delivery fees at checkout
Digital Transformation

Shoppers want AI to tailor delivery fees at checkout

Retailers may need to rethink checkout pricing, after 75% of shoppers said they want AI to adjust delivery fees in real time.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2026
Turning practical AI use cases into measurable impact
Unified Communications

Turning practical AI use cases into measurable impact

Contact centres are using AI to cut admin, explain demand spikes and help agents, with savings and faster resolutions already visible.

By Richard Hall • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2026
Precision Proco installs two Canon presses to boost capacity
Clean technologies

Precision Proco installs two Canon presses to boost capacity

The investment will let the UK print provider speed up short-run work, cut waste and move more jobs into finishing lines.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Zippd rebrand targets faster logistics network growth
Digital Transformation

Zippd rebrand targets faster logistics network growth

Rising delivery demands are pushing retailers and marketplaces to seek faster, cheaper fulfilment without the cost of owning fleets or warehouses.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Strategy and innovation: Key takeaways from Gamma's regional forums
Unified Communications

Strategy and innovation: Key takeaways from Gamma's regional forums

Partners in the UK channel face rising pressure to prove value as customers switch providers and demand faster innovation, longer-term roadmaps.

By Will Morey • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Talion wins SME Security Solution Award amid cyber shift
Digital Transformation

Talion wins SME Security Solution Award amid cyber shift

SMEs are demanding clearer incident response as cyber attacks rise, boosting Talion’s case for a model built around decision-making over alerts.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
Building stronger foundations for the future of retail
Firewalls

Building stronger foundations for the future of retail

Rising costs and demand for real-time services are pushing retailers to standardise networks, as patchwork systems slow expansion and raise risk.

By Laurence Malthouse • 6 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2026

Global Stories

Customer Expectations stories

TD Insurance launches first AI chatbot for clients
Unified Communications

TD Insurance launches first AI chatbot for clients

The tool aims to cut routine enquiries and help Canadians compare cover without logging in, as TD expands AI across its businesses.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 5th May 2026
Retailers slow expansion as economic pressures bite
Digital Transformation

Retailers slow expansion as economic pressures bite

Fewer than one in six retail executives are chasing strong growth as inflation, trade disruption and geopolitical instability squeeze margins.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Apr 2026
Thryv launches AI lead tool for ANZ small businesses
Customer Relationship Management

Thryv launches AI lead tool for ANZ small businesses

Many small firms are missing sales because slow follow-up lets prospects cool before they can be converted, Thryv says.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
Scurri reports 22% Q1 growth as retail shifts local
eCommerce

Scurri reports 22% Q1 growth as retail shifts local

Retailers are shifting towards domestic and European markets as cost pressures and slower US demand reshape parcel volumes across Scurri's platform.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2026
Thryv urges small businesses to boost AI search visibility
Digital Transformation

Thryv urges small businesses to boost AI search visibility

Better online listings and reviews could help small businesses appear in AI recommendations as customers increasingly use chatbots to find local providers.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026
Delivery options drive AI shopping decisions, Ingrid finds
Customer Experience

Delivery options drive AI shopping decisions, Ingrid finds

Delivery details are now as decisive as product recommendations, with 61% of shoppers saying they can make or break an AI-led purchase.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Customer Expectations stories

Radaro names Gabriele Famous as Chief Strategy Officer
Data Analytics

Radaro names Gabriele Famous as Chief Strategy Officer

The move signals Radaro’s push to win more enterprise logistics clients as demand grows for faster, more visible last mile delivery.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Mon, 4th May 2026
How executive profiling drives growth in B2B tech
Digital Transformation

How executive profiling drives growth in B2B tech

Structured executive visibility can reduce buying risk, build trust and sharpen market positioning for B2B tech firms across Southeast Asia.

By Patrick Keenan • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
ServiceNow study flags empathy gap in customer service
Digital Transformation

ServiceNow study flags empathy gap in customer service

Only 10% of customers rate service as great, as fragmented systems and poor empathy are driving churn and frustration.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026
ServiceNow warns of Ireland's 284 million-hour service gap
Customer Relationship Management

ServiceNow warns of Ireland's 284 million-hour service gap

Irish consumers are losing 284 million hours a year to poor service, as weak systems and low empathy leave firms at risk of defections.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Apr 2026