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Norwich ecommerce agency confirmed as only Norfolk firm in top tier of global Shopify Partner Program
Norwich-based ecommerce agency Quickfire Digital has been officially named a Platinum partner in the Shopify Partner Program – becoming the only company headquartered in Norfolk to reach…

Intercity welcomes Microsoft E7 launch as firms aim to embrace ‘agentic AI’
One of the UK’s leading Managed IT service providers believes the latest Microsoft product introduction marks the biggest shift yet toward the ‘agentic AI’ era.

The High Street Threat You Can Actually Control In 2026
The pressures facing the British high street are not hard to identify.

Q1 – A recovery period or time to fix, switch and scale?
By Nick Hoare, Co-founder and Director at Prolog Fulfilment Most brands treat Q1 as a recovery period which is understandable.

Square launches AI in Ireland: Turning ‘Data’ into ‘Decisions’ for SMEs.
Square has launched a conversational AI assistant for Irish businesses, targeting the 60% of SMEs who still rely on “gut instinct” to make decisions.


RedCloud: Putting Agentic AI to Work in Global FMCG Trade
Global FMCG supply chains move more than $14.6 trillion every year, yet critical trading decisions are still constrained by fragmented systems and limited real-time intelligence.

Umbraco Opens Melbourne Office and Appoints Emmanuel Tissera Head of APAC – Former Technical Director of Luminary Joins Umbraco HQ to Build Sales, Technical, and Support Team in Australia, New Zealand and Asia-Pacific region
Open-source NET CMS platform vendor, Umbraco, has opened an office in Melbourne and appointed Emmanuel Tissera as head of Umbraco APAC region.

The rise of Snapchat as an ecommerce platform
In recent years, the social commerce landscape has shifted dramatically.

Europa Air & Sea boosts Shanghai presence
Europa Air & Sea has announced the opening of a new high-tech office in Shanghai’s Minhang district, strengthening its long-term commitment to the Chinese market,…

Umbraco 17 provides future-proof foundation for creating extendable enterprise digital experiences – Long-term supported release of open-source CMS platform launched today
Open-source web platform provider, Umbraco, has announced the general availability of Umbraco 17, the long-term supported (LTS) release of its core CMS platform built on…

Official Black Mirror merchandise arrives on Black Friday as Banijay Rights and IV Creative launch new online store
The new official Black Mirror merchandise store is set to launch this Black Friday, marking a new chapter for fans of the award-winning anthology series.

Handmade Sellers Build Their Own Marketplace As “Better Than Etsy” Prepares For Launch
After years of rising fees, sudden shop suspensions and a decline in seller support on Etsy, two UK business owners have decided to take matters…

British beauty brand ‘Dr Menopause’ launches to tackle skin and hair care for women in midlife
A new affordable beauty range “Dr Menopause” has launched to provide targeted skincare and haircare solutions for women in menopause – a life stage long…

Personalisation is essential for eCommerce success, yet a quarter of marketers are missing Black Friday opportunities
New SALESmanago research reveals that 27% of marketers struggle with personalising offers during Black Friday, even though 99% see it as key to eCommerce success…

SALESmanago appoints Phil Draper as CEO to spearhead martech innovation and global growth
Draper will further strengthen SALESmanago’s AI capabilities & mission to help brands create seamless, data-driven customer experiences at scale He joins having spent over a…

New Relic report reveals retailers are turning to observability amidst AI Adoption
New Relic’s 2025 Observability Forecast for Retail and eCommerce finds 56% of EMEA retailers estimate the ROI realised from its observability spend is at least…

SALESmanago launches AI-powered Lifecycle Engagement Platform to tackle fragmented customer journeys
SALESmanago has today announced the launch of a new unified, AI-powered Lifecycle Engagement Platform designed to address one of the biggest challenges for mid-market and…

Marketers confident in martech but almost all still underutilise key features, survey reveals
New research from SALESmanago finds almost all (99%) marketers say there are capabilities in their martech stack that they’re not using, while the majority (62%)…

Lucky Swallows Take Flight Online
Lucky Swallows — wall-mounted birds made from recycled ocean plastic — have officially launched online after winning fans at Glasgow’s Cherry Picked Pop Up last…

How Arighi Bianchi Is Future-Proofing Its 170-Year Legacy
“Heritage can be a superpower — but only if you evolve,” says Sara Hassan, Head of Marketing at Arighi Bianchi.

Exotic animals add to sustainable sock firm Hedgy’s growing range and worldwide appeal
Sustainable sock firm Hedgy is increasing its animal-inspired range with 23 new exotic designs prompted by customers’ requests.

Cheltenham charity shop marks one year with ‘first-of-its-kind’ upcycling collection
Blood cancer charity, Linc celebrates one year of its Winchcombe Street shop with the launch of its ‘Re-loved’ collection – Cheltenham’s ‘first-of-its-kind’ upcycling initiative turning…

TransUnion Welcomes FCA’s Push for Proportionate BNPL Regulation
New data highlights growing reliance on Buy Now, Pay Later for everyday essentials TransUnion has welcomed the Financial Conduct Authority’s latest consultation on Buy Now,…