Online shopping stories
Australians will spend around $7 billion online in the lead-up to Christmas. With this much money on the line, security is essential.
Millisecond lags hit e-sales, says Akamai. Even tiny delays in load times significantly dent online conversion rates.
Retailers in New Zealand need to equip their staff with mobile devices to meet changing consumer habits, says Wavelink.
Consumers risking their security by accepting discounts for passwords, warns Centrify survey. Card not present fraud jumped 21% last year.
Beware of online cybersecurity scams this Christmas as fake retail apps appear on app stores, warns cybersecurity expert.
More than half of UK consumers now do the majority of their shopping online, but hackers are also taking advantage.
Kiwis urged to think about online security as Connect Smart Week begins, with 66% of New Zealanders regularly shopping online.
Visa lauches digital swipe product enabling shoppers to complete online purchases by sliding a virtual image of their credit, debit or prepaid card.
Smartphones are now driving more online sales and traffic for retailers than tablets, according to a new report.
Developments in eCommerce means retailers need to make sure their infrastructure is up to scratch or risk their customers going elsewhere.
The days of GST-free music, games, e-books and software purchased online are coming to an end, with plans to tax online services from next October.
Kiwis, stay secure! MasterCard shares vital tips to prevent online shopping scams amid a spike in cyber fraud.
Quality is top concern for Asia Pacific consumers shopping online, says Visa survey. Payment security is less of a concern.
New 'digital locker' service by Farro Fresh modernises the Kiwi online grocery haul, offering 24/7 chilled pickup.
New Zealanders plan to do 40% of Christmas shopping online, despite concerns over cyber security, says Norton by Symantec.
The 2016 Consumer Issues Report shows that the number of online sales in New Zealand is increasing – but also subject to plenty of complaints.
Social media giant Facebook is continuing its efforts to get inside small businesses with the roll out of two new sections on its Pages feature.
The Warehouse Group is reports online sales ahead of domestic levels, with Noel Leeming growing online sales faster than the rest of NZ market.
Visa has launched a new payment services that enables consumers to make secure online payments from an device.
InternetNZ critiques NZ's new online GST policy, stressing its need for fair execution without harming eCommerce.