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BigCommerce launches open source extension to eCommerce platform
Marketing Technologies

BigCommerce launches open source extension to eCommerce platform

BigCommerce has launched Open Checkout, with the ultimate aim of bringing open source innovation to online checkout experiences.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Nov 2020
NZ retailers urged to embrace new eCommerce experiences ahead of holiday season
Online shopping

NZ retailers urged to embrace new eCommerce experiences ahead of holiday season

New Zealand retailers urged to embrace immersive digital experiences to win over customers ahead of the holiday season, says Accenture report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Nov 2020
Consumer demands shift as contactless deliveries and hygiene features become the norm
Online shopping

Consumer demands shift as contactless deliveries and hygiene features become the norm

Consumer expectations and online shopping habits, particularly around delivery preferences, are changing significantly and increasing demand on suppliers.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 31st Aug 2020
Omnichannel retail outshines online-only during pandemic
Marketing Technologies

Omnichannel retail outshines online-only during pandemic

Although, the research shows that there is still plenty for all online retailers to work on to meet rising customer expectations.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 12th May 2020
Retailers see immediate lift after Govt's COVID-19 level 3 announcement
eCommerce

Retailers see immediate lift after Govt's COVID-19 level 3 announcement

Online retail sales surged in New Zealand following PM Jacinda Ardern's announcement to move to alert level 3 next week, easing COVID-19 lockdown measures.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2020
COVID-19 will transform online shopping for foreseeable future - report
Marketing Technologies

COVID-19 will transform online shopping for foreseeable future - report

Online shopping will undergo a lasting transformation due to COVID-19, with shifts in delivery and returns redefining consumer expectations, says GlobalData.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2020
COVID-19: Adobe unveils index to track changes in consumer behaviour
Marketing Technologies

COVID-19: Adobe unveils index to track changes in consumer behaviour

Adobe launches its Digital Economy Index to monitor shifts in consumer behaviour caused by COVID-19, revealing a 3% rise in digital purchasing power.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2020
Online retailers lose millions as 1/3 of customers forget password at checkout
Marketing Technologies

Online retailers lose millions as 1/3 of customers forget password at checkout

Online retailers are losing millions as research shows one-third of online shoppers abandon their carts at checkout due to forgotten passwords.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2020
Etsy completes Google Cloud migration in two years
Hyperscale

Etsy completes Google Cloud migration in two years

Etsy completes migration to Google Cloud, freeing up engineering headcount by 15% and increasing IT experiment velocity by 115%.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2020
Online shopping to reach tipping point this Christmas
eCommerce

Online shopping to reach tipping point this Christmas

Online Christmas shopping is closing in on offline purchases this Christmas, according to new research from Slice Digital.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Dec 2019
Black Friday fraud: Who foots the bill?
Cybersecurity

Black Friday fraud: Who foots the bill?

Banks will bear the brunt of fraud during Black Friday and Cyber Monday, warns Sarah Whipp, head of go to market strategy at Callsign.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Nov 2019
Black Friday alert: Financial botnets targeting eCommerce apparel sites
Marketing Technologies

Black Friday alert: Financial botnets targeting eCommerce apparel sites

Black Friday is arguably the most anticipated retail sales period in the world, when brands offer consumers the largest discounts and promotional offers.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2019
Online retailers adopting AI high rates, but still have room to improve
Artificial Intelligence

Online retailers adopting AI high rates, but still have room to improve

Despite high adoption of AI, retailers still need improvements in hyper-personalisation and customer intent understanding, reveals Lucidworks research.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2019
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

Stories from Other Regions

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
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