Top Ecommerce Trends Shaping Online Business in 2025

Key takeaways: AI and automation are transforming e-commerce by delivering personalized experiences and streamlining operations like inventory management. Mobile-first strategies and social media platforms are becoming key sales channels, driving purchases and engagement. Ethical practices, sustainability, and enhanced customer support are shaping brand loyalty, as consumers increasingly seek transparency and responsible business practices. E-commerce isn’t … Read more

Top Ecommerce Trends Shaping Online Business in 2025

Key takeaways: AI and automation are transforming e-commerce by delivering personalized experiences and streamlining operations like inventory management. Mobile-first strategies and social media platforms are becoming key sales channels, driving purchases and engagement. Ethical practices, sustainability, and enhanced customer support are shaping brand loyalty, as consumers increasingly seek transparency and responsible business practices. E-commerce isn’t … Read more

MGAA unveils 2025 strategic vision

The Managing General Agents’ Association has set out it strategic vision and mission for 2025, focusing on education, amplifying its value to members, and data-driven insights. Alongside the announcement, the MGAA has refreshed its brand identity and launched an updated website. On networking and education, the trade body committed to continue providing members with forums, … Read more

Fears over Gaza truce as Hamas delays next release of Israeli hostages | World News

Hamas has said it will delay the release of more hostages after accusing Israel of violating their ceasefire deal.  It said Saturday’s handover would not go ahead, presenting the Gaza truce with its first major crisis. A spokesman claimed violations had included “delaying the return of the displaced to the northern Gaza Strip, and targeting … Read more

Weather-related domestic damage cost insurers £585m in 2024, says ABI

The Association of British Insurers has calculated insurers paid out a record £585m for weather related damage to people’s home and possessions in 2024. The claims followed significant and consistent bad weather including 12 named storms in the 2023/2024 storm season, the most named storms since 2015/2016, the ABI noted. It detailed that claims for … Read more