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Why building a secure browsing experience is vital
Customer Experience

Why building a secure browsing experience is vital

Cybersecurity is vital for businesses & consumers during the Christmas shopping season. Here are steps to protect your website and customers.

By Ricky Blacker • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Dec 2022

Global Stories

Shopping stories

Influencer endorsements could harm festive sales, Storyblok suggests
Social Media

Influencer endorsements could harm festive sales, Storyblok suggests

Storyblok's research suggests influencer advertising could depreciate festive sales, with 25% of shoppers discouraged by them.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Dec 2023
Australians remain apprehensive of AI, yet acknowledge eCommerce potential
Artificial Intelligence

Australians remain apprehensive of AI, yet acknowledge eCommerce potential

New research shows that most Australians have not used Generative AI tools but are open to the idea, with concerns about potential implications.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Oct 2023
Retailers' Success: Capitalizing on Emerging Consumer Trends
Digital Transformation

Retailers' Success: Capitalizing on Emerging Consumer Trends

As shopping habits change, digital solutions have become a silver bullet to help retailers build customer loyalty and engagement.

By Anurag Vasisth • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Jun 2023
Differences in generations propelling huge changes in spending
eCommerce

Differences in generations propelling huge changes in spending

IDC has revealed some dramatic shifts occurring in how different generations earn income, spend their money, and leverage technology to do both.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Dec 2022
GfK offers insights into present day consumer sentiments
Supply Chain

GfK offers insights into present day consumer sentiments

Consumer values have shifted due to global challenges, leading to increased purchases in home entertainment, health, and technology, according to GfK research.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Dec 2022
The metaverse, cryptocurrency and NFTs set to revolutionise retail
Crypto

The metaverse, cryptocurrency and NFTs set to revolutionise retail

BigCommerce has released its consumer survey designed to give retailers insight into current and emerging trends shaping the way consumers buy from brands.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd Sep 2022
Bazaarvoice appoints Colin Bodell as chief technology officer
Marketing Technologies

Bazaarvoice appoints Colin Bodell as chief technology officer

Bazaarvoice appoints Colin Bodell as CTO to lead technological innovation, leveraging his experitse to drive success for clients in commerce.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Aug 2022
Australians lead the way in digital payment use - report
Crypto

Australians lead the way in digital payment use - report

Australian consumers are at the forefront of mobile wallet use and adoption of digital banking tools, abandoning cash and physical payment experiences.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 27th May 2022
Supply chain issues leaving customers frustrated, with brand loyalty at risk
EduTech

Supply chain issues leaving customers frustrated, with brand loyalty at risk

According to new research, supply chain disruptions continue to impact consumers, affecting their mood and shopping behaviour.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Mar 2022

Stories from Other Regions

Shopping stories

Ava May Aromas partners with Sprii to launch live shopping in 2024
Customer Experience

Ava May Aromas partners with Sprii to launch live shopping in 2024

UK fragrance brand Ava May Aromas teams up with tech firm Sprii to introduce live shopping experiences in 2024, amplifying customer engagement.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jan 2024
Aotearoa New Zealand sees dip in Boxing Day spending
Shopping

Aotearoa New Zealand sees dip in Boxing Day spending

Aotearoa New Zealand sees slight decline in Boxing Day spending in 2023, which could be disappointing for retailers, a new report reveals.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Dec 2023
UK consumers willing to spend more with trusted retailers
Customer Experience

UK consumers willing to spend more with trusted retailers

Forter's recent report reveals alarming rates of false declines, cart abandonment, and trust issues heading into the holiday shopping season.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Oct 2023
Solving returns crisis: Harnessing tech for a fashionable future
eCommerce

Solving returns crisis: Harnessing tech for a fashionable future

The fashion industry grapples with the repercussions of high return rates, particularly in the realm of clothing purchases.

By Shingo Tsukamoto • 4 min read • Tue, 11th Jul 2023
60% of New Zealand shoppers purchasing secondhand clothing
Fintech

60% of New Zealand shoppers purchasing secondhand clothing

New Zealand's largest pre-loved fashion marketplace, Designer Wardrobe, has unveiled the results of its first-ever survey.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Jun 2023
Foodstuffs enhances productivity with Zebra Technologies
Customer Experience

Foodstuffs enhances productivity with Zebra Technologies

Foodstuffs South Island has successfully implemented Zebra devices - TC51 and TC52 computers, ET51 Android tablets, and RS5100 Bluetooth wearable scanners.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Apr 2023
Nine marketing automation best practices to implement ahead of 9.9 super shopping day
Customers

Nine marketing automation best practices to implement ahead of 9.9 super shopping day

According to the Euromonitor International report, eCommerce sales in SEA are expected to reach $166 billion by 2026, following a 30% rise in 2021.

By Aparna Gray • 6 min read • Wed, 24th Aug 2022