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Loyalty schemes become key retail draw, study finds
A new survey suggests shoppers are increasingly willing to trade personal data for discounts, pushing loyalty programmes to the centre of retail strategy.
Contour names KYND as cyber risk analytics provider
The move will help Contour assess cyber exposures more precisely as attacks grow, with KYND's live risk data embedded into underwriting.
More than a quarter of firms face nine-week bank delays
Delayed banking integrations are still forcing UK firms to rely on manual finance work, as 27% wait more than nine weeks to go live.
Waracle chief David Tuck lands top business honours
The consultancy's 30% turnover growth and new client wins have put it among Britain's fastest-rising tech firms, while David Tuck joins a top leaders list.
UK boards & CEOs split on cyber risk & AI governance
UK business leaders are split on cyber risk and AI governance, with CEOs far less worried about cyber threats than non-executive directors.
UK shoppers shun full-price buys as AI chases deals
Discounts are becoming the default for many households, with 48% of UK shoppers saying they rarely buy at full price as AI boosts deal-hunting.
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