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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
Aussie IT firm warns of high cybercrime risk during festive season
Malware

Aussie IT firm warns of high cybercrime risk during festive season

Aussie IT firm CMTG warns of potential cybercrime increase during Christmas season due to rising online shopping habits.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Dec 2023

Global Stories

Online shopping stories

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
8x8's new tool 'Sales Assist' empowers retailers and enhances shopping experience
Unified Communications

8x8's new tool 'Sales Assist' empowers retailers and enhances shopping experience

8x8 unveils 'Sales Assist', a new tool designed to enhance customer satisfaction and streamline the retail experience.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Dec 2023
Report highlights AI & mobile-first dominance in visual media
Digital Entertainment

Report highlights AI & mobile-first dominance in visual media

Cloudinary's report highlights the growing influence of AI and mobile in delivering optimised visual content for digital marketing.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Dec 2023
Pattern secures Online Sales Breakthrough Award at Google summit
Unified Communications

Pattern secures Online Sales Breakthrough Award at Google summit

Pattern clinches the Online Sales Breakthrough Award at the Google ANZ Partner Summit for 55% online revenue growth.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Dec 2023
IronVest CMO predicts rise in CNP fraud & masking tech use in 2024
EduTech

IronVest CMO predicts rise in CNP fraud & masking tech use in 2024

IronVest CMO, Guy Bauman, forecasts an increase in card-not-present fraud and usage of 'masking' technologies in 2024.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Dec 2023
Mastercard's Dynamic Yield launches AI tool Shopping Muse for personalised retail experience
Marketing Technologies

Mastercard's Dynamic Yield launches AI tool Shopping Muse for personalised retail experience

Mastercard's Dynamic Yield unveils Shopping Muse, an AI tool providing bespoke retail experiences through personalised product recommendations.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Dec 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Online shopping stories

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
Monavate teams up with Kasssh to boost cash payments in UK eCommerce
Marketing Technologies

Monavate teams up with Kasssh to boost cash payments in UK eCommerce

Monavate collaborates with startup Kasssh to allow UK online retailers to accept cash payments from customers.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Dec 2023