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Prime Day 2025 drives 128% surge in new Amazon shoppers in Australia
Digital Entertainment

Prime Day 2025 drives 128% surge in new Amazon shoppers in Australia

Amazon Prime Day 2025 saw a 128% surge in new shoppers in Australia, with top brands boosting advertising and sales during the major online shopping event.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025
Australian shoppers embrace more touchpoints for online discovery
Customer Experience

Australian shoppers embrace more touchpoints for online discovery

Australian shoppers use an average of 4.8 touchpoints for product discovery, blending online search, social media, and influencer input amid easing cost pressures.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025

Global Stories

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Riskified & HUMAN join forces to tackle AI-driven eCommerce risks
Risk & Compliance

Riskified & HUMAN join forces to tackle AI-driven eCommerce risks

Riskified and HUMAN Security partner to help merchants manage rising risks and opportunities from AI-driven eCommerce shopping agents.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
New Zealand consumers show rising interest in agentic AI tools
Digital Transformation

New Zealand consumers show rising interest in agentic AI tools

New research reveals 61% of New Zealanders are using or interested in agentic AI tools that act autonomously to simplify daily tasks and personalise experiences.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 11th Aug 2025
4 in 10 UK scam victims recover nothing after GBP £765 loss
Fintech

4 in 10 UK scam victims recover nothing after GBP £765 loss

A survey finds 40% of UK scam victims recover nothing from an average loss of GBP £765, highlighting the growing impact of online fraud.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 6th Aug 2025
Temu joins INTA anti-counterfeiting committee to boost IP rights
Unified Communications

Temu joins INTA anti-counterfeiting committee to boost IP rights

Temu has joined the International Trademark Association's Anti-Counterfeiting Committee to strengthen global intellectual property protection in eCommerce.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
Young Australians drive cautious online spending & demand value
Marketing Technologies

Young Australians drive cautious online spending & demand value

Young Australians prioritise cautious online spending by favouring debit cards and demanding value, shaping evolving payment and delivery preferences in eCommerce.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
Temu opens Local Seller Program to all Australian businesses
Marketing Technologies

Temu opens Local Seller Program to all Australian businesses

Temu has opened its Local Seller Program to all Australian businesses, offering a new, low-cost way to reach millions of shoppers with local inventory.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Jul 2025
Hands-on Review: Avast Premium Security with Scam Guardian Pro
Data Protection

Hands-on Review: Avast Premium Security with Scam Guardian Pro

Avast Premium Security's new AI-powered Scam Guardian Pro offers proactive, real-time email scam protection, enhancing user safety without slowing device performance.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Jul 2025
Brands boost social commerce spend despite western slow uptake
Marketing Technologies

Brands boost social commerce spend despite western slow uptake

Despite slower uptake in Western markets, 77% of B2C marketing execs invest in social commerce amid rising global growth and creator-driven shopping trends.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025
Prime Day grows in Australia as shoppers hunt value & savings
Customer Experience

Prime Day grows in Australia as shoppers hunt value & savings

Prime Day in Australia gains momentum as shoppers seek bargains amid rising living costs, with retailers leveraging discounts and omnichannel strategies for growth.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Online shopping stories

European survey shows payment trends, sustainability focus
Digital Transformation

European survey shows payment trends, sustainability focus

A Nexi survey of 28,000 Europeans reveals regional online payment preferences and growing demand for sustainable retail practices across the continent.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Aug 2025
UK retail traffic from GenAI assistants surges 1200%
Data Analytics

UK retail traffic from GenAI assistants surges 1200%

UK retail websites have seen a 1200% rise in traffic from generative AI assistants, as shoppers increasingly trust GenAI for product research and buying decisions.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025
Spain tops global fast fashion charts as Europe dominates market
Clean technologies

Spain tops global fast fashion charts as Europe dominates market

Spain leads global fast fashion, with 91.5% market share as Europe dominates, despite environmental concerns, reveals study by Kaiia.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025
Canadian online retailers see 9% sales boost during Prime Day
Marketing Technologies

Canadian online retailers see 9% sales boost during Prime Day

Canadian online retailers outside Amazon saw sales jump up to 23% during Prime Day, despite offering smaller discounts than last year, Salesforce reports.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Jul 2025
AliExpress launches hourly delivery & opens to UK businesses
Online shopping

AliExpress launches hourly delivery & opens to UK businesses

AliExpress launches hourly delivery in Greater London and opens its UK platform to local businesses, boosting fast access to essential goods and broader product ranges.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025
AI set to drive USD $1.6T in retail sales this holiday
Customer Experience

AI set to drive USD $1.6T in retail sales this holiday

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.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025