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Shoppable TV doubles toy sales as parents embrace seamless buying
Marketing Technologies

Shoppable TV doubles toy sales as parents embrace seamless buying

A global toy brand's shoppable TV campaign more than doubled sales by enabling parents to buy toys seamlessly via connected TV and QR codes.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Sep 2025
PayPal offers Comet browser early access trial valued at USD $200 in AU
Artificial Intelligence

PayPal offers Comet browser early access trial valued at USD $200 in AU

PayPal offers Australian customers early access to Perplexity's AI-powered Comet browser, including a 12-month USD $200 trial of Perplexity Pro.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025
Australia Post & Shopify boost delivery for AUD $19.2bn market
Customer Experience

Australia Post & Shopify boost delivery for AUD $19.2bn market

Australia Post and Shopify have teamed up to simplify shipping, benefiting thousands of businesses amid Australia's booming AUD $19.2bn online market.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
Australians prioritise privacy & AI personalisation in online shopping
Data Protection

Australians prioritise privacy & AI personalisation in online shopping

New research reveals Australians prioritise data privacy and AI personalisation in online shopping, seeking better service and seamless digital experiences.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025
Why 'ship-from-store' is the 'path to profit' for Australian retailers
Digital Transformation

Why 'ship-from-store' is the 'path to profit' for Australian retailers

Australian retailers are adopting ship-from-store to cut costs, speed up delivery and boost profits amid rising costs and fierce competition from global giants.

By Jamie Cairns • 7 min read • Mon, 25th Aug 2025

Global Stories

Online shopping stories

Ecommpay brings real-time climate action to payment checkout
Fintech

Ecommpay brings real-time climate action to payment checkout

Ecommpay integrates ekko's real-time carbon tracking and offsetting into its Hosted Payment Page, enabling eco-friendly checkout options for online shoppers.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
Generative AI fuels 4,700% rise in retail web traffic, Adobe finds
Customer Experience

Generative AI fuels 4,700% rise in retail web traffic, Adobe finds

Generative AI boosts US retail web traffic by 4,700% year-on-year as shoppers increasingly use AI tools for research and recommendations, Adobe reveals.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
David Jones, BWS & The Iconic expand digital post-purchase offers
Digital Transformation

David Jones, BWS & The Iconic expand digital post-purchase offers

David Jones, BWS and The Iconic partner with Rokt to offer tailored post-purchase promotions, enhancing customer experience and boosting revenue.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
Nearly half of Australians use AI assistants for online shopping
Marketing Technologies

Nearly half of Australians use AI assistants for online shopping

Nearly half of Australians use AI assistants for online shopping, with 78% expecting such tools to become mainstream within a year, says PayPal research.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025
AI-driven referrals transform shopping, travel & banking online
Marketing Technologies

AI-driven referrals transform shopping, travel & banking online

AI-driven referrals to US retail, travel, and banking sites have surged over tenfold since July 2024, reshaping online shopping and boosting engagement.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Online shopping stories

Spreetail unveils Promise Pro to speed up large item deliveries
Customer Experience

Spreetail unveils Promise Pro to speed up large item deliveries

Spreetail launches Promise Pro, using smart routing to speed up large item deliveries with real-time updates and swift shipping promises across platforms.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
Brits turn to GenAI to find gifts & manage budgets at Christmas
Marketing Technologies

Brits turn to GenAI to find gifts & manage budgets at Christmas

UK shoppers are rapidly embracing generative AI this Christmas, with 71% using it to pick gifts and manage budgets amid rising cost of living worries.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
Peer reviews surpass influencers for UK shoppers' purchase decisions
Customer Experience

Peer reviews surpass influencers for UK shoppers' purchase decisions

Peer reviews and user-generated content now influence 65% of UK shoppers, surpassing celebrity endorsements in shaping purchase decisions, finds Akeneo study.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
Black Friday 2024 sees 3.1% growth as bounce rates increase
Customer Experience

Black Friday 2024 sees 3.1% growth as bounce rates increase

Black Friday 2024 saw a 3.1% growth in eCommerce sales as bounce rates rose 3.8%, with specialist retailers outperforming multi-category stores overall.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
Xtend unveils native eCommerce tool for brands in SEA
Fintech

Xtend unveils native eCommerce tool for brands in SEA

Xtend launches a native eCommerce tool to boost brand visibility and track sales on Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok Shop across Southeast Asia.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Sat, 30th Aug 2025
Generative AI prompts rapid shift in online shopping habits
Data Analytics

Generative AI prompts rapid shift in online shopping habits

Generative AI use in online shopping surged 4,700% year-on-year in July 2025, reshaping consumer habits and boosting retail site engagement.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 25th Aug 2025
How Retailers Can Prepare for Peak Season Success
Customer Experience

How Retailers Can Prepare for Peak Season Success

Retailers worldwide are embracing AI-driven personalization and immersive tech to boost holiday sales and reduce returns this peak season, says new survey.

By Wanda Cadigan • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025