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Instagram: The next big thing in online shopping?
Marketing Technologies

Instagram: The next big thing in online shopping?

This week Instagram announced a new feature called checkout, which allows users to buy products they find on Instagram.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2019
As online GST looms, Kiwis aren't too fussed about it
Customer Relationship Management

As online GST looms, Kiwis aren't too fussed about it

A recent Canstar Blue online shopping consumer poll found that only 29% of 1659 respondents will be put off buying things from international websites.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Feb 2019
How to stay safe when shopping online
Firewalls

How to stay safe when shopping online

As holiday sales entice online shoppers, security firm Palo Alto Networks advises vigilance to avoid scams and protect financial details from cybercriminals.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Dec 2018
Don't let criminals ruin your online shopping
Internet of Things

Don't let criminals ruin your online shopping

As holiday shopping ramps up online, security firm Trend Micro warns of cybercriminals targeting consumers. Follow their tips to stay safe.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Tue, 20th Nov 2018
How online retail businesses need to bundle security into customer experience
Customer Relationship Management

How online retail businesses need to bundle security into customer experience

eCommerce sites, in particular, are increasingly targeted by hackers due to the sensitive payment card information.

By Shahnawaz Backer • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Oct 2018
Cyber criminals using lookalike online shopping domains to phish buyers
Phishing

Cyber criminals using lookalike online shopping domains to phish buyers

Venafi warns of rising fake domains that mimic top retailers to scam online shoppers, as holiday season nears.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Oct 2018
AR, VR ready to roll out and revolutionise retail - GlobalData
Customer Experience

AR, VR ready to roll out and revolutionise retail - GlobalData

AR and VR technologies are reshaping the retail landscape by improving customer experience both in-store and online.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Jun 2018
Online retail giant's Australia launch shakes local market
Marketing Technologies

Online retail giant's Australia launch shakes local market

Zara's launch of its online store in Australia has caused local retailers to dramatically increase their ad spend, according to data from SEMrush.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 1st May 2018
Adobe announces innovations for retailers in Adobe Experience Cloud
Marketing Technologies

Adobe announces innovations for retailers in Adobe Experience Cloud

Adobe unveils new tools in Adobe Experience Cloud to help retailers optimise in-store shopping, personalise experiences with big data, and enhance visual media.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jan 2018
Top tips for using big data to your advantage this holiday season
Data Analytics

Top tips for using big data to your advantage this holiday season

It is important you research the market to ensure that you can beat the competition and sustain long-term growth.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Nov 2017
Adobe predicts what you will get for Xmas
Gaming

Adobe predicts what you will get for Xmas

Adobe predicts US online sales will hit USD $107.4 billion this Xmas, with Cyber Monday expected to be the largest online shopping day in history.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 10th Nov 2017
eCommerce apps - Worth the expense or a waste of time?
Marketing Technologies

eCommerce apps - Worth the expense or a waste of time?

The eCommerce market in South Africa will amount to US$2.7 billion in 2017 with an annual expected growth rate of 14.2%.

By Andri Johnston • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2017
$534m lost in 2016 as credit card fraudsters ditched the plastic & moved online
Semiconductors

$534m lost in 2016 as credit card fraudsters ditched the plastic & moved online

Physical credit card fraud is on the decline as online fraud takes its place, according to new statistics from the Australian Payments Network.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Aug 2017
Why you need to respond to customer feedback – especially online
Customer Relationship Management

Why you need to respond to customer feedback – especially online

Online shoppers have high expectations for how promptly online retailers should reply to questions and complaints.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Jun 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Online shopping stories

Startup launches online marketplace for lending items in AU
Online shopping

Startup launches online marketplace for lending items in AU

Think TradeMe, eBay, Amazon, except instead of buying products, you're renting spare items from everyday consumers.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Jan 2019
Westpac and Paymark team up to evolve digital payments
Fintech

Westpac and Paymark team up to evolve digital payments

Westpac has partnered with Paymark to launch Online EFTPOS, allowing New Zealanders to securely purchase goods online using their mobile phones.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Jan 2018
Beware online shoppers, your details may not be safe
Marketing Technologies

Beware online shoppers, your details may not be safe

Mastercard urges New Zealanders to boost their online security as 60% shop online monthly; simple steps like strong passwords can help protect personal details.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Dec 2017
Clunky wallets and cash payments, a thing of the past for Kiwi shoppers
Shopping

Clunky wallets and cash payments, a thing of the past for Kiwi shoppers

Local company Laybuy has extended its online payment model to cover in-store purchases, a first for New Zealand.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Sep 2017