The Ultimate Guide to eCommerce
A curated Australian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for eCommerce.
What to know about eCommerce
eCommerce represents the dynamic world of buying and selling goods and services online. It is rapidly evolving with major advances in technology, logistics, payment systems, and customer experience strategies shaping the way businesses operate and consumers shop.
This tag covers a broad range of stories including security certifications for apps, the rise of marketplaces as sales channels, innovations in warehouse and inventory management, AI-driven tools for personalization and fraud prevention, expansions by fintech and shipping companies, as well as insights into consumer behaviors and trends.
Readers exploring our eCommerce tag will discover the latest developments influencing retailers, brands, and technology providers around the globe. Whether you are a business owner, marketer, or someone passionate about the future of retail, these stories offer valuable knowledge about leveraging technology, overcoming challenges like fraud and delivery expectations, and succeeding in a competitive digital marketplace.
Australian eCommerce News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Your Reformer appoints new Chief Technology Officer
The connected fitness group is widening its subscription and software push as it expands across the US and Europe, with Jason Ellis joining to lead technology.
Furniture Trader revenue rises 30% to more than AUD $30m
A store-led strategy has helped the Melbourne family retailer outpace a shaky sector, with demand holding up for bulky, in-person purchases.
Australian fintechs warn of tougher AI & payments scrutiny
Rising regulatory pressure could force banks, merchants and payment firms to tighten controls on AI and card costs as Australia reforms payments.
When you outgrow Shopify: the web hosting decision behind going self-hosted
Rising sales can make hosted eCommerce plans costly and restrictive, pushing merchants towards self-hosted stores with better control and lower fees.
Social media reshapes Australians' shopping habits
Six in ten Australians now act on products they see on social platforms, underscoring a shift in how brands must win buyers online.
Are Media names Levine as Director of Technology and Product
The publisher is stepping up its digital push as Bruce Levine takes charge of technology and product to speed new audience services.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to eCommerce
Corsearch names Todd Morris as Chief Executive Officer
Global fintech market set to hit USD $1.5tn by 2034
Mphasis revenue rises as AI-led wins top USD $461m
Constructor tops three Gartner search & discovery use cases
Netcore Unbxd named Gartner Leader for search discovery
Featured News
Visa strengthens AI defences amid new era of cyber threats
Visa is pouring billions into AI defences as regulators demand safer, auditable systems to counter faster cyber threats and fraud.
No blind spots: Reolink unveils dynamic, AI-powered range
The new OMVI range could cut costs for homes and businesses by replacing multi-camera setups with one device that tracks subjects in 360 degrees.
Catchpoint acquisition by LogicMonitor 'makes a lot of sense'
The deal could help customers move from reactive IT monitoring to predictive AI-driven automation by combining two different data sets.
Gigs makes APAC splash with promising ShopBack partnership
ShopBack users could soon get easier access to travel connectivity and local mobile plans as Gigs tests its expansion in Asia.
Expert Columns
How to prevent fake signups on your Shopify store
When you outgrow Shopify: the web hosting decision behind going self-hosted
BNPL Fraud in Australia: Why new rules make data quality critical
How Linen House rebuilt a 33-year-old wholesale brand for a channel-everything market
JW Computers expands desktop PCs for prebuilt & custom
2026 holiday predictions: The evolving customer journey
Amperity's CMO reveals how continuous decisioning fuels loyalty innovation
Five years on: How salvos stores cracked the eCommerce problem nobody else had solved
Why seamless Middle East 2026 should be on every commerce leader's calendar
Why financial services now leads email deliverability
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent eCommerce News
Hisense launches open-ear HiClips earbuds in Australia
The move widens Hisense's Australian consumer electronics push beyond TVs and appliances, as open-ear audio gains traction with commuters and runners.
Australian retailers back AI shopping as trust lags
Australians remain wary of AI at checkout, with 64% uneasy about letting systems buy on their behalf despite rapid retailer investment.
How Linen House rebuilt a 33-year-old wholesale brand for a channel-everything market
A decade-old cloud ERP move let Linen House shift from wholesale to direct sales, with more than half its revenue now coming consumer-facing.
JW Computers expands desktop PCs for prebuilt & custom
Australian buyers are weighing convenience against control as desktop PC demand rises, with local warranties and faster access swaying choices.
Obsessd.ai launches in Australia to boost AI discoverability
Brands risk being invisible in AI search unless they measure how chatbots such as ChatGPT and Gemini recommend them.
ATO tax debts lift insolvency risk for Australian firms
More than 35,000 Australian businesses now face heightened failure risk as ATO debts above AUD $100,000 coincide with rising defaults.
Australian finance leaders push AI agents despite gaps
Governance is lagging as Australian finance chiefs race to deploy AI agents, with many under pressure to prove ROI and explain errors.
Amazfit launches Australian online store with new wearables
Australian shoppers can now buy Amazfit wearables directly, as the brand targets a crowded market with lower-priced health and training tools.
Australians join more loyalty schemes but use fewer
Australian brands face a tougher loyalty market as 93% of consumers hold memberships, yet active use has fallen and relevance is lagging.
Five years on: How salvos stores cracked the eCommerce problem nobody else had solved
Its distributed model now ships nationally, with 65,000 parcels sent in 2020 and sales up 212 per cent as the platform scaled.
Zip finds Australians use AI to guide shopping choices
Nearly half of Zip's Australian customers now use AI to compare and research purchases, but most still want to make the final call themselves.
Australian firms rush AI adoption amid rising risks
Boards face mounting pressure to set AI rules now, as faster adoption is exposing Australian firms to data, workforce and security risks.
Carro buys majority stake in CarPlace for Australia
The Singapore-founded group gains an immediate foothold in Australia as offshore buyers keep targeting dealership networks reshaped by digital retail.
Tineco cuts Australian Prime Day prices by up to 46%
Shoppers in Australia can now buy Tineco's premium floor cleaners and vacuums for as much as 46% less during Amazon Prime Day.
Bon Charge launches month-long sale on wellness tech
Younger Australians are driving demand for wellness devices as the Sydney brand offers 30% off in a one-day flash sale and 25% for a month.
Dreame cuts Prime Day prices by up to 74% in Australia
Shoppers in Australia can save up to AUD $2,049.01 on robot vacuums and dryers as Dreame broadens its Prime Day sale across home care.
IAB Australia flags rising retail media spend & demands
Retail and commerce media in Australia is drawing bigger budgets, but advertisers want clearer measurement and transparency as spend rises.
Urbsurf lifts bookings with redesigned online system
Higher conversion and fewer abandoned carts are boosting URBNSURF's online sales after a simpler booking flow cut checkout time by 31%.
Amazon Australia launches seven-day Prime Day sale
Australian shoppers facing tighter budgets are being drawn to Amazon's biggest annual discount event, which covers hundreds of thousands of items.
Australians time purchases around Amazon Prime Day
Cost-of-living pressures are pushing Australians to delay buys, with 80% waiting for major sales events and Prime Day shaping decisions.
Job Moves
Your Reformer appoints new Chief Technology Officer
Are Media names Levine as Director of Technology and Product
myPlates names Shikha Thakur Head of Marketing Performance
The Pistol to lead Liquor Legends retail media transformation
Suzanne Grae selects Tug Sydney for SEO & paid media
The Working Party appoints Dominik Wilkowski as CTO
Novated Lease Australia names Natalie Ashes as new CMO
eCommerce expert Lisa Powell joins Deliver In Person's advisory board
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Megantic makes two new leadership appointments
