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Oboloo launches free procurement software for SMEs
Software-as-a-Service

Oboloo launches free procurement software for SMEs

Smaller businesses and charities can now track suppliers and contracts in one system, as rising cost pressures make missed renewals more costly.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Parcelhero adds AI support chat for round-the-clock help
Unified Communications

Parcelhero adds AI support chat for round-the-clock help

Customers can now get round-the-clock parcel help as the courier comparison site blends an AI chatbot with live agents and unified case tracking.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
UK firms back bank-led recurring payments over cards
Fintech

UK firms back bank-led recurring payments over cards

Recurring billing firms could cut costs and failed collections as 73% say card payments still cause persistent operational headaches.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
BlueProof named UK StartUp Awards finalist in Cambridge
Digital Transformation

BlueProof named UK StartUp Awards finalist in Cambridge

The Cambridge startup has joined a shortlist of more than 900 firms vying for a national prize as it seeks more work from event operators.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
UK online sales rise 11.4% in February despite dip
Digital Transformation

UK online sales rise 11.4% in February despite dip

Consumer spending held up last month, with online sales values rising 11.4% year on year even as volumes slipped 0.5% from January.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last month
UK SMEs favour high street banks despite lower rates
Fintech

UK SMEs favour high street banks despite lower rates

Many smaller firms are missing out on higher returns as most UK SMEs keep savings with high street banks despite weaker rates.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Retail abuse drives staff quits as crime hits stores
Customer Experience

Retail abuse drives staff quits as crime hits stores

Staff shortages are worsening as most retailers say abuse from shoppers has pushed colleagues to quit, with incidents now routine in many stores.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Neuphonic & Rapport launch real-time digital humans
Gaming

Neuphonic & Rapport launch real-time digital humans

Running on standard CPUs, the on-device system could make lifelike avatars practical for games, training and virtual assistants at scale.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Evri opens Barnsley fulfilment centre with GBP £4m
Customer Experience

Evri opens Barnsley fulfilment centre with GBP £4m

The 265,000 sq ft site is set to create more than 150 jobs and give smaller retailers a later order cut-off for next-day delivery.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
THG Fulfil deploys 430 robots to lift sortation capacity
Supply Chain

THG Fulfil deploys 430 robots to lift sortation capacity

Daily sortation capacity has risen by 150% at one THG Fulfil site, easing labour pressure and allowing later next-day delivery cut-offs.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
UK SMEs prioritise data & AI over compliance digitisation
Data Protection

UK SMEs prioritise data & AI over compliance digitisation

Greater efficiency and profit gains are pushing smaller firms to invest in data and AI, while compliance digitisation lags behind.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Last month
Luxury eCommerce growth slows as AI reshapes shopping
Customer Experience

Luxury eCommerce growth slows as AI reshapes shopping

Luxury brands are losing pricing control online as AI shopping tools push shoppers towards cheaper offers and marketplace channels.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Campari goes live with SAP cloud ERP private solution
Data Analytics

Campari goes live with SAP cloud ERP private solution

The drinks group aims to tighten planning, finance and supply chain control across 24 sites as AI tools are added to core systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
Parcelhero adds Royal Mail services to booking platform
Digital Transformation

Parcelhero adds Royal Mail services to booking platform

Customers can now compare tracked UK and overseas postage options more easily, after Parcelhero added Royal Mail services to its platform.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
Yoto uses Oracle NetSuite to support global growth
Data Analytics

Yoto uses Oracle NetSuite to support global growth

The children’s audio platform says a single finance and inventory system has improved forecasting and stock planning as annual revenue topped GBP £100 million.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
IDnow & Trustfull partner on continuous fraud checks
Gaming

IDnow & Trustfull partner on continuous fraud checks

Businesses face gaps in static KYC checks as the tie-up adds real-time behavioural and device signals to spot fraud after onboarding.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
Lush UK cuts invoice processing time with Quadient
Digital Transformation

Lush UK cuts invoice processing time with Quadient

Finance staff at Lush UK now process more than 4,000 supplier invoices a month faster after automating accounts payable with Quadient and Xero.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
Poor product information fuels returns & lost sales
Customer Experience

Poor product information fuels returns & lost sales

Shoppers are abandoning purchases and sending goods back as missing or inaccurate details undermine confidence, according to new Akeneo research.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
Wise launches UK current account with travel perks
Crypto

Wise launches UK current account with travel perks

Customers can now use one app for wages, bills and travel spending as Wise targets everyday banking in a market still dominated by high street lenders.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026