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Buy Now Pay Later users ditching their credit cards
Buy Now Pay Later

Buy Now Pay Later users ditching their credit cards

Almost 50% of Australian Buy Now Pay Later users have cancelled or stopped using their credit cards, according to new research by Mozo.com.au.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Oct 2019
Much-anticipated Kiwi eCommerce platform launches
Marketing Technologies

Much-anticipated Kiwi eCommerce platform launches

TheMarket launches in NZ with 1,500+ brands, revolutionizing Kiwi online shopping with diverse global options.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Aug 2019
Australian online purchasing lags behind global counterparts
Data Analytics

Australian online purchasing lags behind global counterparts

Australia lags behind in online purchasing despite high digital device adoption, according to a survey by Boston Consulting Group.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 7th May 2019
Instagram: The next big thing in online shopping?
Marketing Technologies

Instagram: The next big thing in online shopping?

This week Instagram announced a new feature called checkout, which allows users to buy products they find on Instagram.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2019
As online GST looms, Kiwis aren't too fussed about it
Customer Relationship Management

As online GST looms, Kiwis aren't too fussed about it

A recent Canstar Blue online shopping consumer poll found that only 29% of 1659 respondents will be put off buying things from international websites.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Feb 2019
How to stay safe when shopping online
Firewalls

How to stay safe when shopping online

As holiday sales entice online shoppers, security firm Palo Alto Networks advises vigilance to avoid scams and protect financial details from cybercriminals.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Dec 2018
Don't let criminals ruin your online shopping
Internet of Things

Don't let criminals ruin your online shopping

As holiday shopping ramps up online, security firm Trend Micro warns of cybercriminals targeting consumers. Follow their tips to stay safe.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Tue, 20th Nov 2018
How online retail businesses need to bundle security into customer experience
Customer Relationship Management

How online retail businesses need to bundle security into customer experience

eCommerce sites, in particular, are increasingly targeted by hackers due to the sensitive payment card information.

By Shahnawaz Backer • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Oct 2018
Cyber criminals using lookalike online shopping domains to phish buyers
Phishing

Cyber criminals using lookalike online shopping domains to phish buyers

Venafi warns of rising fake domains that mimic top retailers to scam online shoppers, as holiday season nears.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Oct 2018
AR, VR ready to roll out and revolutionise retail - GlobalData
Customer Experience

AR, VR ready to roll out and revolutionise retail - GlobalData

AR and VR technologies are reshaping the retail landscape by improving customer experience both in-store and online.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Jun 2018
Online retail giant's Australia launch shakes local market
Marketing Technologies

Online retail giant's Australia launch shakes local market

Zara's launch of its online store in Australia has caused local retailers to dramatically increase their ad spend, according to data from SEMrush.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 1st May 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Online shopping stories

Social commerce growing in South East Asia markets
Social Media

Social commerce growing in South East Asia markets

Social commerce in South East Asia is booming, with 96% of marketers in a new survey foreseeing its growing importance over the next five years.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2019
Demand now strong for yielding commercial buildings
Online shopping

Demand now strong for yielding commercial buildings

Lower deposit rates are pushing investors into office and industrial assets, lifting prices for scarce quality commercial buildings across New Zealand.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2019
Should we be changing how we borrow and invest?
eCommerce

Should we be changing how we borrow and invest?

Borrowers and savers face a shift as New Zealand rates fall, prompting calls to move cash into productive assets rather than bank deposits.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Sun, 1st Sep 2019
Mighty Ape offers Afterpay in New Zealand - finally
Online shopping

Mighty Ape offers Afterpay in New Zealand - finally

New Zealanders can now indulge in flexible payments as Mighty Ape finally introduces Afterpay, allowing customers to spread the cost of purchases interest-free.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Aug 2019
Is an industrial development boom coming to New Zealand?
Supply Chain

Is an industrial development boom coming to New Zealand?

Demand for warehouse space is rising as online retail squeezes physical stores, with New Zealand investors watching Australia’s boom closely.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Sun, 14th Jul 2019
Samsung & Trade Me offer AI-powered shopping
Artificial Intelligence

Samsung & Trade Me offer AI-powered shopping

Samsung and Trade Me unveil a groundbreaking AI-powered shopping experience, allowing users to snap photos and find similar items instantly via Bixby Vision.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Feb 2019
Startup launches online marketplace for lending items in AU
Online shopping

Startup launches online marketplace for lending items in AU

Think TradeMe, eBay, Amazon, except instead of buying products, you're renting spare items from everyday consumers.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Jan 2019