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World Cup 2026 set to drive a new wave of retail spend as fans shop the moment, not just the match
As the countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins, analysis and forward-looking insights from unified commerce Shopify Plus agency Visualsoft suggest the tournament will trigger a fresh surge in online retail, but with a shift in what consumers are buying and why.

Henderson Technology enhances EDGEPoS with digital media screens, upgraded ESELs and time-saving automation
Henderson Technology has unveiled a series of new innovations within its EDGEPoS platform

One iota launches Amplify to bring the full ecommerce range into every store
One iota has launched Amplify, a Shopify-native kiosk app designed to help retailers extend their full ecommerce offering into physical stores.

UK retailer invited to help shape next generation of unified retail as Visualsoft launches VS Labs
Unified commerce agency Visualsoft has launched VS Labs, a new product and innovation studio focused on building Shopify apps and in-store technology that connect online and physical retail experiences.
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