William Ainslie

William Ainslie

Hospitality Solutions Expert
William Ainslie is an authority on retail strategy and innovation. William’s expansive portfolio explores topics such as merchandising, store layout optimization, and e-commerce trends. He stays ahead of evolving consumer preferences and market changes, helping to drive growth and profitability.
How Will AI and No-Code Transform GRC in the Future?
Tech & Innovation How Will AI and No-Code Transform GRC in the Future?

What if a single unseen risk could unravel an entire organization overnight, and the tools meant to prevent it were already a step ahead? In today’s fast-paced, regulation-heavy landscape, governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) is no longer just a bureaucratic necessity—it’s a strategic shield

Will Intuit and The Trade Desk Redefine SMB B2B Targeting?
Tech & Innovation Will Intuit and The Trade Desk Redefine SMB B2B Targeting?

For years, marketers hunting verified small‑business decision‑makers poured money into broad proxies while cookies eroded, device graphs splintered, and the gap between exposure and outcomes widened beyond tolerance. That tension set the stage for a market pivot: Intuit’s SMB MediaLabs audiences

Does 8x8 Engage’s Gold Win Prove UX Drives Business?
Customer Engagement Does 8x8 Engage’s Gold Win Prove UX Drives Business?

Zainab Hussain is a seasoned e-commerce strategist who has spent years closing the gap between frontline realities and back‑office expertise. Her work centers on simplifying complex operations, elevating customer engagement, and building workflows that feel intuitive in motion. Fresh off a Gold win

Black Friday 2025 Sets Online Sales Record, Led by Mobile, AI
Tech & Innovation Black Friday 2025 Sets Online Sales Record, Led by Mobile, AI

I’m joined by Zainab Hussain, an ecommerce strategist with deep experience in customer engagement and operations management. Zainab has guided retailers through chaotic peak seasons and calm ones, and she reads both dashboards and shopper intent with equal fluency. In this conversation, we explore

Peak-Proof BFCM: Retail Readiness, Visibility, and Returns
Operations & Management Peak-Proof BFCM: Retail Readiness, Visibility, and Returns

William Ainslie sits down with Zainab Hussain, an e-commerce strategist known for bridging customer engagement with operations management. With Black Friday and Cyber Monday shaping up to be a record-breaker—VoucherCodes projects £9.52 billion in spend, up 4.2% year over year, and Nationwide

Millennial Parents Want Fast, Frictionless Holiday Checkout
E-Commerce Millennial Parents Want Fast, Frictionless Holiday Checkout

Holiday shopping felt joyful yet rushed, nostalgic yet pressured, and the group holding both truths most tightly—Millennial parents—set the tempo for retail as they demanded speed, clarity, and flexible payments while juggling time and budget constraints. This analysis examined how those pressures

Is South African Retail Ready for a Phygital Future?
E-Commerce Is South African Retail Ready for a Phygital Future?

The State of South African Retail in a Phygital Pivot Digital discovery has become the front door of South African retail, and the door now swings both ways as shoppers move from screen to store and back again without friction or pause. The shift is structural, not seasonal, as consumers treat

How Can Analytics Prevent Customer Churn Effectively?
Customer Engagement How Can Analytics Prevent Customer Churn Effectively?

In the fast-paced digital economy of 2025, businesses across industries are grappling with a persistent challenge: customer churn, which silently erodes revenue at an alarming rate, making it a critical issue to address. Studies reveal that a mere 5% reduction in churn can amplify profits by

Postes Canada Sees 200% Volume Surge from E-Commerce Boom
E-Commerce Postes Canada Sees 200% Volume Surge from E-Commerce Boom

In an era where digital transactions dominate consumer behavior, Postes Canada, the backbone of the nation's postal system, has reported a staggering 200% surge in parcel volumes, driven by the unrelenting rise of e-commerce. This dramatic increase reflects a broader transformation in how Canadians

Privy Unveils Automation Tools for BFCM Ecommerce Success
E-Commerce Privy Unveils Automation Tools for BFCM Ecommerce Success

As the holiday shopping season approaches, ecommerce merchants face the daunting challenge of standing out in a crowded digital marketplace, especially during the high-stakes Black Friday and Cyber Monday (BFCM) period when consumer spending peaks and competition soars. For smaller and growing

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