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Max Factory doubles customers with Vonage messaging

Printed flyers lost ground as the retailer reached more shoppers and cut campaign errors after switching to targeted messaging across WhatsApp, RCS and SMS.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week

eCommerce

UK eCommerce parcel volumes flat as electronics surge

Electronics and DIY orders helped offset falls in fashion and food, leaving UK eCommerce parcel growth almost unchanged in Q2.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month

AR, VR & Metaverse

Hands-on Review: Creality Ender 3 V3 Plus 3D printer

In a hands-on review, the Creality Ender 3 V3 Plus impresses with its spacious build volume and ease of use, making it an ideal entry-level 3D printer.

By Darren Price • 8 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025

Fonts

Hands-on Review: Cricut Every Day Iron-On materials on Cricut Maker 3 and EasyPress Mini

Unboxing four new Cricut iron-on vinyl rolls opens a world of creative possibilities, with designs ranging from festive T-shirts to custom mugs.

By Owen McCarthy • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Dec 2024

Gadgets

Hands-on Review: Cricut EasyPress Mini

Cricut EasyPress Mini proves to be an ideal tool for small and large crafting projects, allowing creativity to flourish even in hard-to-reach places.

By Owen McCarthy • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Apr 2024

Gaming

Hands-on Review: HTVRONT Vinyl Heat Press

Introducing the HTVRONT: The heat press machine designed to make vinyl work easier and safer for all your DIY projects.

By Lama Farhat • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Nov 2022

Smart appliances

Ever wanted Superman-vision? WalabotDIY might deliver

Vayyar Imaging's WalabotDIY, a 3D-imaging sensor, is now available for Australian DIY enthusiasts, allowing users to see inside walls.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Nov 2017

Handle Your Own Publicity

Small businesses can struggle with publicity, but founders Jules Brooke and Simone Heydon are changing that with Handle Your Own PR, now expanding in the UK.

By Angelique Jurd • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Jul 2012

Printing

Free your Photos

Are your digital photos nothing but a bunch of lifeless ones and zeros occupying space on your hard drive? Here are some ways to bring them to life.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Mon, 1st Feb 2010

Stories from Other Regions

Do it yourself (DIY) stories

Smart Home

Auckland Home Show adds Garden Showcase for September

Homeowners will get a larger spring renovation drawcard, with six full-scale gardens added to the Auckland Home Show's September line-up.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Today

Digital Transformation

Topps Tiles launches trade app for UK professionals

Trade professionals across the UK can now check stock, track orders and manage purchases on mobile as Topps Tiles expands digital services.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Clean technologies

Solar-powered cars are still a dream, but solar-powered life on the road is already here

Thousands of campervans now use rooftop panels to run fridges, lights and laptops off-grid, thanks to cheaper batteries and smarter kits.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last month

Customer Experience

UK shoppers favour faster delivery amid retail shift

Next-day and signed-for parcels are gaining ground as UK shoppers prioritise speed and certainty at checkout, Scurri said.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2026

Customer Experience

Unified Commerce Benchmark study highlights retail leaders in Singapore

Manhattan Associates' Unified Commerce Benchmark for Specialty Retail unveils key findings from Singapore's retail sector, spotlighting leaders like Nike, Adidas, and Dior.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2024

eCommerce

B&Q teams up with Rithum to boost online sales strategy

B&Q inks partnership with Rithum to improve its eCommerce strategy, bolster marketplace expansion, and reduce new product enlistment time by half.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 1st May 2024

Taxation

Foreign buyer tax could have wider economic benefits

A weaker New Zealand dollar is helping lure North American buyers, with one investor already eyeing NZD $50 million for local businesses.

By Michael Curreen • 7 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2023

Supply Chain

Eight trends shaping construction materials

Sustainability, modular builds and antimicrobial coatings are expected to reshape the sector as pandemic-era demand and supply shifts persist.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Mar 2021

Construction

Government scraps low-risk building consents

Homeowners could save NZD $18 million a year as councils drop consents for sheds, carports and other low-risk work from August.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Wed, 27th May 2020

Kiwi

Kiwi company launches DIY wireless asset tracker

New Zealand's Wireless Nation introduces the Fox Tracker, a DIY wireless asset tracker that could save businesses and individuals thousands of dollars annually.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Dec 2017

Fletcher Building

Mitre 10 annual sales rise 10% on back of Auckland, Christchurch activity

Mitre 10, the hardware chain, said full-year sales rose 10 percent to exceed $1 billion for the first time, driven by demand in Christchurch and Au.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2014