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ShipStation expands ANZ tools for unified eCommerce

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ShipStation rolls out expanded fulfilment, inventory and returns tools in Australia and New Zealand to unify eCommerce operations.
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Retailers face USD $796bn in losses from returns, shrink

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Retailers risk USD $796bn in losses from returns and shrink in 2025, with omnichannel gaps fuelling preventable fraud and abuse.
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Amazon threat pushes Australian retailers to speed up

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Amazon, Temu and Shein are forcing Australian retailers to speed up delivery, fix fulfilment bottlenecks and rethink toughened returns.
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Chargebacks surge threatens retailers' holiday profits

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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Chargebacks surge after record online holiday sales, with USD $181 billion in returns putting retailers' first-quarter profits at risk.
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Klaviyo predicts AI voice shopping & smart returns

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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Klaviyo forecasts 2026 surge in AI voice shopping, automated returns and connected-device purchases reshaping how consumers buy.
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Blue Yonder unveils AI upgrades for retail supply chains

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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Blue Yonder rolls out fresh AI tools to tighten retail planning, boost fulfilment accuracy and speed up warehouse and logistics decisions.
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Retailers warned of post-holiday surge in chargebacks

Sat, 10th Jan 2026
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Retailers urged to brace for early-year spike in chargebacks as mobile shopping and buy now, pay later fuel record US holiday spend.
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Study finds value for money eclipses speed & price

Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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Value for money drives online customer sentiment three times more than price, delivery speed or product quality, a study of reviews finds.
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US holiday online sales hit record on mobiles & AI

Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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US holiday online sales hit a record USD $257.8 billion as shoppers shifted to mobiles, Buy Now Pay Later and generative AI search tools.
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Black Friday fuels record December spike in returns

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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Black Friday splurge triggers record December returns surge as ReBound warns rapid send-backs are straining retailers' peak operations.
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Study finds value for money trumps price in eCommerce

Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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Value for money, not low prices or rapid delivery, is the strongest driver of eCommerce satisfaction, Judge.me's study of reviews finds.
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Black Friday returns surge threatens brands' profits

Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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Record Black Friday online sales risk hollowing out profits as soaring returns, refunds and BNPL queries squeeze retailers' margins.
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Security Exhibition 2025 returns to explore risks and resilience

Fri, 4th Jul 2025
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The Security Exhibition & Conference returns to ICC Sydney from 27-29 August 2025, showcasing advanced security tech and uniting industry professionals.
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Integrate 2025 returns to Sydney with expanded AV programme

Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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Integrate 2025 returns to ICC Sydney this August, featuring expanded AV and security programmes to showcase cutting-edge technology and foster industry collaboration.
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Mys Tyler launches FitCheck to cut returns & boost confidence

Tue, 1st Jul 2025
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Mys Tyler's FitCheck tool, using diverse creators and fit algorithms, cuts fashion eCommerce returns to 5.9%, boosting shopper confidence and cutting costs.
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Blue Yonder powers supply chains for 20 Gartner top 25 firms

Tue, 1st Jul 2025
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Blue Yonder supports supply chains for 20 of Gartner's Top 25 firms, highlighting its AI-driven platform's role in digital and sustainable operations.
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AI agents revolutionise business & cybersecurity with automation

Tue, 1st Jul 2025
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AI agents are transforming business and cybersecurity by automating tasks, reducing response times, and enhancing threat detection with human oversight.
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Exclusive: BPC and HP deliver flexible IT support to growing firms

Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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BPC and HP partner to offer flexible IT support and finance solutions, helping SMEs manage tech challenges and plan growth amid evolving market demands.
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Refresh smarter, spend smarter: Why flexible IT financing is on the rise

Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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Australian businesses are shifting to flexible IT financing to stay agile, preserve cashflow, and keep technology current amidst rapid innovation and economic challenges.
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Forrester warns AI costs to surge from USD $2.3bn to USD $13.8bn

Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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Forrester forecasts global generative AI spending to soar from USD $2.3bn in 2023 to USD $13.8bn in 2024, urging firms to optimise escalating costs strategically.