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Amazon & Temu rivalry heats up in Australian eCommerce
Digital Transformation

Amazon & Temu rivalry heats up in Australian eCommerce

The eCommerce landscape in Australia is set for upheaval as Amazon introduces its budget-focused Haul storefront to compete with Temu's swift rise.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
Australian small businesses call for action against eCommerce
eCommerce

Australian small businesses call for action against eCommerce

Two-thirds of small businesses in Australia urge government action to protect local retailers from the impact of international eCommerce platforms.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024
Empowering retailers globally: ShipStation's new Integrations and innovations for the Australian market
Customer Experience

Empowering retailers globally: ShipStation's new Integrations and innovations for the Australian market

ShipStation enhances its global footprint with new integrations and innovations aimed at empowering Australian retailers to streamline fulfilment.

By ShipStation • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Dec 2024
Australian retailers reshape strategies to tackle privacy laws
Customer Experience

Australian retailers reshape strategies to tackle privacy laws

Fiverr's latest report reveals Australian retailers revamping strategies to tackle new privacy regulations and economic pressures ahead of the 2024 holiday season.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2024
Leveraging loyalty: How are retailers approaching retention in 2024?
Customer Experience

Leveraging loyalty: How are retailers approaching retention in 2024?

Retailers are wrestling with economic pressures and global competition; leveraging loyalty programs has emerged as a crucial strategy to retain customers and boost sales in 2024.

By Karlie Taylor • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Jun 2024

Global Stories

Linnworks unveils new partnerships & product updates
Customer Experience

Linnworks unveils new partnerships & product updates

Linnworks is unveiling new features on its Connected Commerce Ops platform at the upcoming Linnovation showcase, enhancing support for retailers facing market changes.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
Amazon leads Australian marketplace as Catch closes down
eCommerce

Amazon leads Australian marketplace as Catch closes down

Amazon continues to dominate Australia's marketplace sector, as trust in competitors like Shein and Temu declines, according to the latest consumer report.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Feb 2025
Battle for survival: Turning peak season learnings into 2025 strategies
Data Analytics

Battle for survival: Turning peak season learnings into 2025 strategies

Retailers face a survival battle in 2025, with economic pressures and customer expectations reshaping the eCommerce landscape following a strong 2024 peak season.

By Rob Hango-Zada • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Jan 2025
AI apps see 180% growth, TikTok leads social downloads
Social Media

AI apps see 180% growth, TikTok leads social downloads

Sensor Tower's latest report reveals a booming global mobile economy, with users logging 4.2 trillion hours and AI apps surging to a billion-dollar market.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Jan 2025
Global mobile app spending hits $150 billion in 2024
Crypto

Global mobile app spending hits $150 billion in 2024

Consumer spending on mobile applications soared to $150 billion in 2024, marking a 13% rise from last year, driven largely by non-gaming apps.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
CyberCX raises alarm on Chinese device security risks
Surveillance

CyberCX raises alarm on Chinese device security risks

CyberCX has warned consumers about the security dangers posed by Chinese-manufactured internet-connected devices after a compromised doorbell incident in Australia.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025
Rapid growth in Australian eCommerce & its challenges
Supply Chain

Rapid growth in Australian eCommerce & its challenges

Australian eCommerce is projected to reach AUD $90 billion by 2029, as retailers shift to smaller, frequent orders to meet rising customer expectations.

By Philip Makowski • 5 min read • Tue, 17th Dec 2024
Trustwave highlights rising eCommerce threats in retail sector
Ransomware

Trustwave highlights rising eCommerce threats in retail sector

Trustwave's latest SpiderLabs report reveals a surge in cyber threats to the retail sector, urging heightened vigilance as the holiday shopping season approaches.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Exclusive: Temus' vision for digital healthcare transformation in Singapore
Digital Transformation

Exclusive: Temus' vision for digital healthcare transformation in Singapore

Temus is set to transform Singapore's digital healthcare landscape, driven by Managing Director Kitty Lee's vision and commitment to local talent development.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025
Outlook for parcel delivery future: rise of OOH solutions
Supply Chain

Outlook for parcel delivery future: rise of OOH solutions

Gary Winter from Parcel Pending predicts a surge in out-of-home delivery solutions by 2025, driven by rising demand and evolving consumer preferences.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
SHEIN's digital market share, app strength make the case for IPO
eCommerce

SHEIN's digital market share, app strength make the case for IPO

As SHEIN mulls a potential IPO in London, its digital dominance and robust app engagement position the fast-fashion brand strongly amid criticism.

By Inès Durand • 5 min read • Fri, 15th Nov 2024
Loqate partners with GrabMaps to enhance SE Asia address data
Customer Experience

Loqate partners with GrabMaps to enhance SE Asia address data

Loqate has partnered with GrabMaps to enhance location data services in Malaysia, aiming for regional expansion amid Southeast Asia's booming eCommerce.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Oct 2024