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Amazon Prime tops US loyalty rankings, study finds
Customer Experience

Amazon Prime tops US loyalty rankings, study finds

Rewards are now swaying 91% of US shoppers to buy again, with Amazon Prime, Walmart+ and Starbucks Rewards topping loyalty rankings.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Younger shoppers use AI & join deal days more often
Digital Transformation

Younger shoppers use AI & join deal days more often

Younger consumers are shaping retail deal days, with Gen Z and Millennials far more likely than Boomers to use AI tools and spend more.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Global Stories

Inflation stories

Drakong launches Challenger controller for Xbox & PC
Gaming

Drakong launches Challenger controller for Xbox & PC

Priced below many rivals, the wired pad targets Xbox and PC players seeking Hall-effect sticks and rear buttons without a premium tag.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
Geopolitics gains ground as CEOs still focus on AI
Digital Transformation

Geopolitics gains ground as CEOs still focus on AI

Rising conflict risk is pushing energy prices and inflation back into boardroom talks, even as AI stayed in 53% of earnings calls.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Visa predicts 2.4% global growth as online shopping rises
Data Analytics

Visa predicts 2.4% global growth as online shopping rises

Higher energy costs are squeezing household budgets, but digital commerce and brisk business investment are helping keep growth steady at 2.4% in 2026.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
Twilio voice AI builds Guinness price index across pubs
Digital Transformation

Twilio voice AI builds Guinness price index across pubs

Thousands of pub prices were gathered by automated calls, showing how voice AI can do large-scale field research beyond chatbots.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

Inflation stories

Australians research more before buying as costs bite
Data Privacy

Australians research more before buying as costs bite

Rising living costs are pushing 71% of online shoppers to compare more options and cross-check purchases across more channels before buying.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • This month
Ireland's invisible infrastructure: Why wholesale holds the key to food resilience
Data Analytics

Ireland's invisible infrastructure: Why wholesale holds the key to food resilience

Stronger wholesale networks could help shield Irish consumers and SMEs from supply shocks as tighter margins and disruption bite across the food chain.

By Bharat Sharma • 6 min read • Last month
UK credit card balances hit record high amid strain
Inflation

UK credit card balances hit record high amid strain

Household finances are under growing strain as repayment rates fall and missed payments rise, with balances matching a record high.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Australia jobs rebound leaves RBA outlook uncertain
Jobs

Australia jobs rebound leaves RBA outlook uncertain

Unemployment held above the Reserve Bank of Australia's forecast in May, keeping interest rate markets guessing despite a 40,300 jobs rebound.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month
Australian brands urged to rethink loyalty schemes
Customer Relationship Management

Australian brands urged to rethink loyalty schemes

Strained household budgets and rising use of AI search are forcing brands to offer clearer value if they want Australians to stay loyal.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Amazon Business launches new tools amid Australia growth
Software-as-a-Service

Amazon Business launches new tools amid Australia growth

Procurement teams are under pressure to cut costs as Amazon Business reports strong first-year growth and launches AI buying tools in Australia.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Australia inflation supports case for RBA rate rise
Supply Chain

Australia inflation supports case for RBA rate rise

Higher housing and wage pressures are keeping Australian inflation too hot for the Reserve Bank to rule out another rate rise as soon as November.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
MYOB data points to pause in small business hiring
MYOB

MYOB data points to pause in small business hiring

Weaker demand and rising wage costs are leaving most SMEs in a holding pattern, with few planning to add staff over the next year.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Avetta widens Australian supplier search with AI tool
Software-as-a-Service

Avetta widens Australian supplier search with AI tool

Australian buyers can now find nearby, compliant suppliers faster as Avetta adds AI search and richer benchmarking to its platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Wealthsimple to launch prediction markets app in Canada
Fintech

Wealthsimple to launch prediction markets app in Canada

Canadians will soon be able to trade event contracts on inflation, rates and climate through a new standalone app from Wealthsimple.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Occom launches fixed-price broadband plans in Australia
Inflation

Occom launches fixed-price broadband plans in Australia

Households under cost-of-living strain may benefit as Occom's new broadband plans lock in monthly charges for up to 24 months.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month