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UK's high street experiences an unexpected bounce back as experiential stores and pop-up shops gain momentum, with net store closures at their lowest since 2017.

Australian media platform Zitcha has formed a strategic partnership with Axonet to enter the USD $44 billion US C-store media network, offering a new platform for efficient, measurable advertising.

London-based consultancy, Alioth, has partnered with Alibaba.com to expand small and medium-sized European businesses' global footprints, leveraging online B2B marketplaces.

Australian firm GEN8 has announced the Generative AI Navigator (GAIN) programme, a 3-week course designed to equip knowledge workers with the skills and insight required to navigate the emerging field of generative AI.

Avanade unveils new AI retail solutions at NRF 2024, alongside findings that despite 90% of retailers ready for AI-driven experiences, hurdles remain due to a lack of AI guidelines and employee training.

UK landline switchover to digital could jeopardise safety of 95% of those over 65, according to disability and elderly advocacy groups urging for delay until 2030.

Council on Geostrategy to launch a substantial survey determining strengths and weaknesses of UK's science and technology sector.

Barclays has initiated the Eagle Labs Academy, a free digital platform to foster and equip UK's future tech entrepreneurs.

Amidst economic woes, 9 in 10 businesses plan to revamp their loyalty schemes by 2027, with 65% expected to replatform.

The integration of AI in Customer Experience could herald a major industry shift, bringing personalisation, cost reduction and large-scale operation.

BillingPlatform has debuted a range of platform improvements following a year of industry commendations, aiding in innovative pricing strategy execution, robust onboarding, and delivering necessary global security standards.

Mangopay and Storfund have joined forces to revolutionise cash flow for businesses operating on online marketplaces, allowing instant payment.

Getty Images CEO, Craig Peters, warns Chancellor Rishi Sunak of risking UK GDP by favouring AI support over the critical creative industries.

The Digital Poverty Alliance's latest white paper sheds light on the urgent need for digital skill training among teachers.

New research by Handshake reveals shifting dynamics in early talent attraction, with 55% deterred by negative company reviews and 48% drawn to roles incorporating AI tools.

Swiss fintech firm Rivero has raised $7m in a Series A funding round to expand its Europe-wide presence.

Victoria's Secret and Co. has announced a multi-year strategic partnership with Google Cloud, utilising AI technologies to enhance its online customer experience and accelerate core business functions.

Copilot is being extended to new businesses of different sizes in the software giants attempts to make AI commonplace.

A new report from the Computer and Communications Industry Association highlights the UK as Europe's leading digital economy, hosting major tech enterprises and attracting USD $30bn in 2022 tech-sector VC investment.

FranConnect unveils FranConnect Analytics, a real-time data platform, and revamps its Royalty Manager app to assist franchise and multi-location businesses in their operational and financial management.