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How CPG brands can win customers through immersive packaging technology

Immersive packaging tech lets CPG brands engage shoppers instantly, boosting trust and loyalty at the crucial moment they hold a product in hand.

By Kimming Yap • 4 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2025

Global Stories

Food and Beverage stories

Digital Signage

PPDS unveils Philips Stretch 3150 ultra-wide signage

PPDS launches 37in Philips Stretch 3150 ultra-wide 32:9 signage, targeting tight retail and transport spaces with Android 13 on board.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026

Data Protection

xtype sees surge in demand for ServiceNow governance

xtype sees demand surge as global firms race to tighten ServiceNow governance and prepare AI-driven change across sprawling estates.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026

Data Analytics

Study finds value for money trumps price in eCommerce

Value for money, not low prices or rapid delivery, is the strongest driver of eCommerce satisfaction, Judge.me's study of reviews finds.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025

Internet of Things

Purearth adopts Schneider Electric UPS service model

Purearth Foods shifts to Schneider Electric's service-led UPS model, trading capex for managed, data-driven power resilience in ANZ plants.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 16th Dec 2025

Data Analytics

Exclusive: Restoke.ai brings AI 'restaurant manager' to the US

Australian start-up Restoke.ai launches its AI 'restaurant manager' in the US, promising to boost margins and automate back-of-house work.

By Melania Watson • 7 min read • Tue, 16th Dec 2025

Digital Transformation

Hyvä makes Magento frontend open source to boost global reach

Hyvä has made its Magento front-end solution free and open source, aiming to help smaller retailers worldwide access advanced eCommerce technology.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025

Customer Experience

Velocity points now redeemable when dining out at 3,000 venues

Velocity Frequent Flyer members in Australia can now earn and spend points when dining at over 3,000 venues via the me&u app, boosting rewards beyond flights.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025

Expedia

Hotel bookings shift as travellers seek value & shorter stays in 2025

In 2025, hotel bookings shift as travellers favour value and shorter stays, with OTAs like Expedia and Trip.com seeing strong growth amid rising price sensitivity.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025

Customer Experience

Adyen unveils robust payment terminals for retail & hospitality

Adyen launches durable S1E4 Pro and versatile S1F4 Pro payment terminals, designed to boost efficiency in retail, hospitality, and beauty sectors.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Nov 2025

JLL

Asia Pacific hotel profits set to rise 2-6% despite challenges

Asia Pacific hotels forecast a 2-6% rise in profits for 2026 despite geopolitical risks, driven by operational efficiency and rising tourism demand.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025

Customer Relationship Management

Dashmote raises $6 million to launch AI agent for field sales

Dashmote has raised $6 million to launch DashSalesAI, an AI agent boosting efficiency for field sales teams via mobile platforms like WhatsApp.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Food and Beverage stories

Customer Experience

AI Bar mixes personalised hard seltzers in Adelaide

Adelaide start-up Sync has debuted an AI Bar that quizzes drinkers, then mixes bespoke hard seltzers from a core range at AUD $55 a pack.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2026

Manufacturing

Syspro joins US manufacturers' group to drive AI shift

Syspro joins the National Association of Manufacturers to steer AI adoption and cloud ERP upgrades across mid-sized US factories.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025

Supply Chain

Langdon backs third culture cuisine with NZD $15m hub

Langdon to pour over NZD $15m into a new South Auckland hub, doubling capacity to feed surging demand for third culture cuisine.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025

Customer Relationship Management

AI tipped to improve US food brands' efficiency amid tech hurdles

Nearly half of US food brands expect AI to boost efficiency, yet many face hurdles like fragmented data systems and staff training challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025

Data Analytics

Open ECX targets GBP £4.6 million sales & expands Salford base

Open ECX has expanded its Salford headquarters by 50%, targeting record GBP £4.6 million sales in 2025 amid sector and international growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025

Digital Signage

PPDS promotes Bruce Wyrwitzke to Senior Director of Sales role

PPDS has promoted Bruce Wyrwitzke to Senior Director of Sales for North America, advancing its expansion of Philips Professional Displays across the region.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Oct 2025