Karta, an Australian-based FinTech backed by the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, has announced a multi-year agreement to benefit from the Visa network. Karta claims to be the first-ever non-bank private label issuer in the US to process transactions on VisaNet.
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Brands must revamp returns, says Manhattan Associates
May 07, 2024
Convenience is the name of the game in today’s retail landscape and the returns process is an integral part. It can make or break the overall brand experience, and savvy retailers are increasingly viewing it as an opportunity to further engage with customers as it provides additional touchpoints to enhance the overall customer journey.
Average Brit left waiting almost five days for deliveries
May 07, 2024
Following recent unprecedented delivery and parcel disruptions affecting consumers up and down the country, Shipup, the post-purchase expert, has found that the average order delivery is 4.5 days - or 107 hours*, with the quickest UK city almost one day faster than the slowest. So, unless you’re using Amazon Prime or other next day delivery services, it’s likely shoppers will be waiting a full working week for their deliveries.
New RELEX Study reveals AI's untapped potential: Retail and CPGs yet to fully embrace technology that drives demand forecasting accuracy
May 07, 2024
A new global study by RELEX Solutions, provider of unified supply chain and retail planning solutions, reveals that while 57% of retailers and CPG companies plan to invest in predictive and generative AI in the next 3-5 years, AI and machine learning (ML) ranked just fifth in importance for overall technology spend behind enhancing e-commerce capabilities, improving inventory management, demand forecasting, and leveraging data analytics.
Google is trying but losing the fight against AI spam
May 07, 2024
According to a new study by Originality.AI, the AI content detection tool with 99% accuracy, AI content in Google search results rose from 2.3% before GPT-2 to 10.2% by March 2024- tripling over five years despite Google’s strong stance against AI.
Email Marketing: Smart Spending to Boost Your Cost Effectiveness for 2024
May 06, 2024
By Jane Barrett, freelance writer.
Enter the world of effective email marketing by using our tips to cut your costs and amplify your impact simultaneously. This guide will walk you through the different landscapes of email marketing costs so you can invest wisely and scale without compromise on quality.
Lexmark’s 9-Series printers and MFPs – Versatile, simple to use and built to last
May 01, 2024
Lexmark has introduced the 9-Series printers and MFPs, built with versatility, sustainability and ease of use in mind. They are also reliable, durable, affordable and Secure by Design. Built by evolving Lexmark’s renowned A4 technology, the 9-Series is squarely focused on delivering versatility, simplicity and sustainability.
Manhattan Associates reports record first quarter results
May 01, 2024
Supply chain and omnichannel commerce solutions provider, Manhattan Associates Inc., has reported revenue of $254.6 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024.
Cybersixgill unveils Third-Party Intelligence, exposing threats to organisations stemming from their supply chain
May 01, 2024
Cybersixgill, the global cyber threat intelligence data provider, broke new ground today by introducing its Third-Party Intelligence module. The new module delivers vendor-specific cybersecurity and threat intelligence to organisations’ security teams....
Gaining greater supply chain visibility and control through transportation management systems
Apr 30, 2024
By Fredrik Lindhagen, product director, nShift.
Ongoing geopolitical events and a challenging economy mean that today, more than ever, supply chains are especially vulnerable to disruption.
Poor or late visibility into channel inventories, an inability to respond to customer inquiries on shipments, arrival dates, or available inventories, and consistently inaccurate demand forecasts are listed among the top operational challenges.
