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Consumers cut spending as inflation & tariffs hit groceries
4 days ago
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Rising inflation and tariffs are forcing global consumers to cut grocery spending, shift to discount retailers, and reduce purchases across several retail categories.
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Gen MZ Australians spend AUD $9.2 billion on smart home tech
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Gen MZ Australians spent AUD $9.2 billion on smart home tech last year, using devices to care for children, pets, and plants in daily routines.
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UK workers overwhelmed as AI adoption outpaces support & training
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Research shows 71% of UK workers feel AI tools are advancing faster than they can learn, causing anxiety and highlighting a need for better support and guidance.
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Samsung highlights ‘Unsung Snappers’, unveils Galaxy S25 Edge
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Samsung spotlights ‘Unsung Snappers’ who take photos for others, launching Galaxy S25 Edge with AI tools to ease capturing perfect moments.
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Air New Zealand named most attractive employer for 2025
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Air New Zealand has been named New Zealand’s Most Attractive Employer for 2025, marking its third consecutive win in the Randstad Employer Branding Research.
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AI reshaping traditional sectors like insurance & travel
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Artificial intelligence is revolutionising the way sectors operate, and embracing the technology is now essential for unlocking its full potential.
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Video & influencer strategies seen as key for B2B marketers
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LinkedIn research reveals Asia-Pacific B2B marketers prioritise video and influencer strategies to capture attention amid growing campaign challenges.
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Australians set to spend AUD $10.5 billion in EOFY sales
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Seventy-one per cent of Australians plan to shop in EOFY sales, with spending expected to hit AUD $10.5 billion amid rising cost-of-living pressures.
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UK consumers value store loyalty over brands, research shows
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UK shoppers show stronger loyalty to stores than brands, with customer service and rewards driving loyalty, especially among those over 55 years.
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Australian investors drive record US options trading surge
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Australian investors surge into US options trading with a 62.7% rise despite market volatility, trading USD $116.5 million in contracts in H1 2025.
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Emotional spending boosts local luxury as Brits shun big brands
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Shoppers increasingly favour local luxury, with £41 billion spent annually on emotion-driven impulse buys, signalling a shift from big brands to local products.
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AI use in Australian shopping soars, with one in three onboard
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One in three Australians now use AI for shopping tasks like choosing outfits and planning meals, with adoption up 45% in the past year, study finds.
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More than half of UK consumers abandon brands over bad apps
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Research by Amplitude shows 58% of UK consumers abandon brands after app glitches, prioritising seamless functionality over sleek design to keep loyalty.
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AI shopping adoption in Canada grows 44% in one year
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Adyen's report reveals 36% of Canadian consumers use AI for shopping, a 44% rise, with over half open to future AI-assisted purchases.
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Australians urged to prepare as BNPL credit reporting changes
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Australia's new BNPL rules from June 2025 bring protections but leave credit reporting and borrowing impact unclear for millions of users.
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Technology helps bridge generational gaps in workplace learning
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Most L&D professionals find engaging Baby Boomers hardest in multi-generational workforces, with tech seen as key to personalised learning solutions, LearnUpon finds.
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Gen Z & millennials seek balance, security & AI skills at work
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Deloitte survey reveals NZ Gen Z and millennials prioritise financial security, well-being, and purpose, with rising workplace stress and growing GenAI use.
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Career growth, flexibility & upskilling top 2025 work trends
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people2people report reveals a slowing job market, rising competition, and shifting employee priorities focused on career growth and flexibility across generations.
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Exclusive: Workforce skills gap hits critical point in ANZ
Thu, 1st May 2025
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Australia and New Zealand face a critical skills shortage as demand for managerial and professional roles surges, experts warn. Upskilling is urgent.
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Agentic AI helps firms boost CX satisfaction & cut costs per case
Thu, 1st May 2025
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Forethought's 2025 report reveals agentic AI boosts CX outcomes, resolving 57% more tickets and cutting costs by over 20%, outperforming traditional AI solutions.