Savings stories

Two-thirds of UK consumers cut impulse buys amid cost-of-living strains, favouring smaller retailers and embracing minimalist spending habits.

Smart has secured a GBP £60 million credit facility to expand its UK retirement savings platform amid rapid market consolidation.

AI-driven tools are forecast to boost holiday retail sales to USD $1.6 trillion, reshaping shopping with personalised recommendations and blended online-in-store experiences.

EASA highlights how low-code and no-code platforms empower non-coders to build software, speeding development and cutting business costs in a tech skills shortage.

Revolut has launched a feature enabling New Zealand customers to open local EUR accounts, enhancing transaction efficiency and currency management.

VyperCore has unveiled VyperLab, a cloud platform for showcasing its high-performance processors, promising up to 80% energy savings and fivefold performance boosts.

Specsavers is set to save a significant amount over the next three years by switching support services from Oracle to Spinnaker, enhancing customer experience.

As inflation and uncertainty strain budgets, businesses are turning to Zero-Based Everything, a strategy promising savings of 10-25% and up to 50% in procurement.

This holiday season, Kiwis have ramped up international online spending, with transactions spanning 149 countries, seeking better deals amidst rising costs.

CloudBolt Software has teamed up with CloudEagle.ai to enhance cloud and SaaS management, aiming for increased returns on USD $4 billion investments.

Dreame Technology unveils major discounts on home appliances, including a 63% reduction on the L10s Ultra Robot Vacuum, ahead of Black Friday.

A recent Pureprofile study reveals Australians plan to increase their Christmas spending, with budgets rising to AUD $468 for gifts and AUD $406 for food.

70% of UK mobile users are overspending on the wrong contracts, with potential savings of £148 by switching to better plans, says BillMonitor.

Griffin, a UK bank for fintech firms, exits early access phase with its platform now generally available, aiming to transform finance integration.

Moneybox has partnered with Aurum Solutions to automate its reconciliation processes amid a 43% growth in assets.

PhilTower and PowerX have saved USD $1 million annually through their strategic partnership, resulting in improved efficiency, reduced emissions, and enhanced network reliability.

FoodByUs launches Price Tracking feature in Australia, giving 90,000 venues real-time pricing insights to optimise purchasing, cut costs, and boost profits.

Syfe secures USD $27 million in latest funding round, bringing total to USD $79 million, despite Asia's lowest investment levels since 2015.

Cashrewards has acquired Little Birdie, aiming to bolster its cashback platform with advanced product search and price comparison tools in time for Black Friday.

A new State of Source-to-Pay Digitization report reveals procurement leaders prioritising data and AI for future innovations.