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What's behind the tech revolution transforming Australian retail
Semiconductors

What's behind the tech revolution transforming Australian retail

Retailers are turning to advanced technologies to improve inventory visibility and customer buying history and to surface accurate delivery information. .

By Contributor • 6 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024
Amazon overtakes eBay as Australia's top marketplace
eCommerce

Amazon overtakes eBay as Australia's top marketplace

Amazon supersedes eBay as Australia's top marketplace, with 94% of Australians planning to continue online shopping in 2024.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024
Australian etailers' reality check on Account Takeover Threat
Application Programming Interface

Australian etailers' reality check on Account Takeover Threat

Whatever the goal of the attackers, e-tailers must remain one step ahead in detecting and stopping attackers from compromising their APIs.

By Glen Maloney • 6 min read • Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
Aussie consumers troubled by fake online reviews, new study reveals
Customer Experience

Aussie consumers troubled by fake online reviews, new study reveals

A new study reveals 78% of Australian shoppers are anxious about fake reviews, prompting the need for government and brand intervention to verify online content authenticity.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024
Tech trends shaking up the Australian retail sector in 2024
Data Analytics

Tech trends shaking up the Australian retail sector in 2024

Resurgence of RFID technology, generative AI with voice commerce, unified supply chain management, and AR integration is set to revolutionise Australia's retail scene.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jan 2024

Global Stories

Online shopping stories

New report shows need for online marketplace evolution
Artificial Intelligence

New report shows need for online marketplace evolution

Sellers' Expectations towards Marketplaces 2024 report offers insights into e-seller trends and expectations, highlighting the need for greater AI adoption.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Apr 2024
UK firms ekko & Primis pioneer sustainability in consumer journey
Customer Experience

UK firms ekko & Primis pioneer sustainability in consumer journey

UK fintech ekko partners with customer experience provider Primis to enhance post-purchase sustainability, harnessing technology to heighten consumers' awareness of their purchasing impact on the environment.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Mar 2024
Barracuda report highlights rise of high-risk business security threats in 2023
Malware

Barracuda report highlights rise of high-risk business security threats in 2023

Barracuda's 2023 threat research reveals an increase in high-severity cyber attacks targeting businesses, predominantly through business email compromise and malicious code, exacerbating concerns over network security.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
Australians spend more time on social media, TikTok leads the way
Gaming

Australians spend more time on social media, TikTok leads the way

Australians are increasingly focusing on social media, with a noteworthy preference for TikTok, as traditional media consumption declines, according to a new report by Meltwater and We Are Social.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Feb 2024
UK businesses set for growth in 2024, according to report
Customer Experience

UK businesses set for growth in 2024, according to report

UK businesses are projected to see significant growth in 2024, amidst the post-pandemic landscape, suggests Square's Future of Commerce report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024
Over 4,000 fraudulent e-shops mimic post-Christmas sales
Cybersecurity

Over 4,000 fraudulent e-shops mimic post-Christmas sales

Fraudulent e-shops imitating popular fashion brands have exploited post-Christmas sales to steal personal and payment data from unsuspecting shoppers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jan 2024
Surge in fake delivery websites preying on Christmas shoppers detected
Email Security

Surge in fake delivery websites preying on Christmas shoppers detected

Group-IB detects 34% spike in deceptive delivery sites targeting Christmas shoppers, impacting postal brands worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Dec 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Online shopping stories

Frasers Group to massively revamp digital infrastructure for optimisation
Digital Transformation

Frasers Group to massively revamp digital infrastructure for optimisation

Frasers Group announces a substantial investment in a tech upgrade of its digital infrastructure for enhanced operational efficiency and the optimisation of the ecommerce experience.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 7th May 2024
AliExpress launches livestream shopping for the UK
Customer Experience

AliExpress launches livestream shopping for the UK

AliExpress launches interactive livestream shopping in the UK, introducing an engaging and personalised consumer experience.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Mar 2024
4Cabling expands in New Zealand with larger Auckland warehouse
Online shopping

4Cabling expands in New Zealand with larger Auckland warehouse

Leading cabling solutions provider, 4Cabling, bolsters its commitment to New Zealand with a move to a larger warehouse in Mangere Bridge, Auckland.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Feb 2024
Unicommerce reveals 18.7% surge in India's Republic Day 2024 sales
Sales

Unicommerce reveals 18.7% surge in India's Republic Day 2024 sales

India's Republic Day 2024 sales marked an 18.7% rise in eCommerce orders via major enablement platform Unicommerce, driven by increased consumer enthusiasm for online shopping and impactful nationwide campaigns.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jan 2024
High street revival: Pop-up stores surge as shopping habits shift
Customer Experience

High street revival: Pop-up stores surge as shopping habits shift

UK's high street experiences an unexpected bounce back as experiential stores and pop-up shops gain momentum, with net store closures at their lowest since 2017.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Jan 2024