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New Zealanders headed online for Christmas shopping - study
Online shopping

New Zealanders headed online for Christmas shopping - study

Almost 50% of New Zealanders plan to shop locally this Christmas, with 15% shopping online for the first time due to COVID-19, according to PriceSpy.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Dec 2020
Christmas tech gifts pose cybersecurity risks - ProofPoint
Gaming

Christmas tech gifts pose cybersecurity risks - ProofPoint

Fraudsters are targeting last-minute Christmas shoppers via email and hackers are targeting electronic devices that feature on many wish lists.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Dec 2020
Check Point warns of surge in phishing scams as hackers impersonate delivery vendors
Phishing

Check Point warns of surge in phishing scams as hackers impersonate delivery vendors

Hackers are targeting delivery vendors in email phishing campaigns to exploit the holiday shopping season, warns Check Point.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Dec 2020
NZ's shift to online during COVID-19 here to stay - report
Unified Communications

NZ's shift to online during COVID-19 here to stay - report

New Zealanders' shift to online activities during the pandemic is permanent, according to Venture Insights research.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Dec 2020
Positive customer experience will boost brand loyalty - study
Unified Communications

Positive customer experience will boost brand loyalty - study

A positive customer experience with a retailer during the festive season will encourage customer loyalty, according to new research from Zendesk.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Dec 2020
Bad Bots and DDoS fuel record cyber risk
Supply Chain

Bad Bots and DDoS fuel record cyber risk

Bad Bots and DDoS attacks are set to increase cyber risk during the 2020 holiday shopping season, warns Imperva.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Nov 2020
Increase in scams expected for NZ and Australia during holiday shopping season
Email Security

Increase in scams expected for NZ and Australia during holiday shopping season

New Zealand and Australian shoppers warned of increased cyber scams during November sales season, according to Avast.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 27th Nov 2020
BigCommerce launches open source extension to eCommerce platform
Marketing Technologies

BigCommerce launches open source extension to eCommerce platform

BigCommerce has launched Open Checkout, with the ultimate aim of bringing open source innovation to online checkout experiences.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Nov 2020
NZ retailers urged to embrace new eCommerce experiences ahead of holiday season
Online shopping

NZ retailers urged to embrace new eCommerce experiences ahead of holiday season

New Zealand retailers urged to embrace immersive digital experiences to win over customers ahead of the holiday season, says Accenture report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Nov 2020
Consumer demands shift as contactless deliveries and hygiene features become the norm
Online shopping

Consumer demands shift as contactless deliveries and hygiene features become the norm

Consumer expectations and online shopping habits, particularly around delivery preferences, are changing significantly and increasing demand on suppliers.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 31st Aug 2020
Omnichannel retail outshines online-only during pandemic
Marketing Technologies

Omnichannel retail outshines online-only during pandemic

Although, the research shows that there is still plenty for all online retailers to work on to meet rising customer expectations.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 12th May 2020
Retailers see immediate lift after Govt's COVID-19 level 3 announcement
eCommerce

Retailers see immediate lift after Govt's COVID-19 level 3 announcement

Online retail sales surged in New Zealand following PM Jacinda Ardern's announcement to move to alert level 3 next week, easing COVID-19 lockdown measures.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2020
COVID-19 will transform online shopping for foreseeable future - report
Marketing Technologies

COVID-19 will transform online shopping for foreseeable future - report

Online shopping will undergo a lasting transformation due to COVID-19, with shifts in delivery and returns redefining consumer expectations, says GlobalData.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2020
COVID-19: Adobe unveils index to track changes in consumer behaviour
Marketing Technologies

COVID-19: Adobe unveils index to track changes in consumer behaviour

Adobe launches its Digital Economy Index to monitor shifts in consumer behaviour caused by COVID-19, revealing a 3% rise in digital purchasing power.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2020
Online retailers lose millions as 1/3 of customers forget password at checkout
Marketing Technologies

Online retailers lose millions as 1/3 of customers forget password at checkout

Online retailers are losing millions as research shows one-third of online shoppers abandon their carts at checkout due to forgotten passwords.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2020
Etsy completes Google Cloud migration in two years
Hyperscale

Etsy completes Google Cloud migration in two years

Etsy completes migration to Google Cloud, freeing up engineering headcount by 15% and increasing IT experiment velocity by 115%.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2020
Online shopping to reach tipping point this Christmas
eCommerce

Online shopping to reach tipping point this Christmas

Online Christmas shopping is closing in on offline purchases this Christmas, according to new research from Slice Digital.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Dec 2019
Black Friday fraud: Who foots the bill?
Cybersecurity

Black Friday fraud: Who foots the bill?

Banks will bear the brunt of fraud during Black Friday and Cyber Monday, warns Sarah Whipp, head of go to market strategy at Callsign.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Nov 2019
Black Friday alert: Financial botnets targeting eCommerce apparel sites
Marketing Technologies

Black Friday alert: Financial botnets targeting eCommerce apparel sites

Black Friday is arguably the most anticipated retail sales period in the world, when brands offer consumers the largest discounts and promotional offers.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2019