Inflation stories - Page 6

AI, sustainability, and upcoming elections are leading topics in CEO discussions in Q1 2024, notes the latest IoT Analytics report.

Despite a market recovery, 85% of UK shoppers feel let down by online retailers in terms of pricing and delivery, says a Celigo survey.

European consumers value flexible return policies and payment options, posing a potential trillion-dollar return cost to retailers by decade's end.

Service Leadership reveals key insight into IT solution provider pay, showcasing data from top performers and predicting future compensation trends.

Higher Education institutions in the UK face considerable challenges as outdated tech intensifies problems around student wellbeing and retention.

Onebite research brings hope and concerns for tech and telcos in 2024, highlighting fears about Generative AI.

As inflation spikes and a potential recession looms, businesses must adapt their supply chains with resilience and agility, preparing to not only survive, but thrive amid a changing economic landscape.

Airtime Rewards and O2 give an economic boost through an exclusive cashback initiative in February, allowing O2 customers to offset phone bills with purchases from over 180 retail partners.

Amid the 2023 'Year of the Great Office Return', 92% of UK firms enacted mandatory in-office policies leading to 40% reinstating a full workweek, despite notable commuting costs and disruptions.

Survey ahead of World Economic Forum reveals geopolitical turmoil, financing conditions and AI disruption are set to create a year of global economic unpredictability.

79% of SMEs are adopting remote work for significant cost cuts, despite risks to cybersecurity and strain on funding, reveals a new study.

UK's electronics, telecoms, and electrical sectors are grappling with major component and skills shortages, severely impacting their performance, a new report suggests.

M&A activity in Q4-2023 witnessed a record low due to factors like inflation and geopolitical instability, making deal numbers slide 27% globally.

Global smart TV shipments are expected to decrease by 5.5% in 2023, with zero growth in 2024, according to the IDC, amid economic challenges and consumer demand shifts. However, the Indian market bucks this trend showing robust growth.

94% of investors doubt the credibility of corporations' sustainability reports, suggests 2023 PwC Global Survey.

Global IPO market in 2023 nets $123.2b with 1,298 IPOs, highlighting mixed trends and regional contrasts.

Positive predictions for 2024's tech sector, spanning various branches, are revealed in CompTIA's latest report.

Amidst rising inflation, the information and communication sector demonstrates remarkable resilience, with less impact observed.

Consumers lead change in global spending habits amid economic crisis, attracting to cost-effective offers and novel tech trends.

Gartner outlines key trends in the M&A landscape, driving focus on tech opportunities, AI adoption and regulatory complexities.