Australian news
Vinomofo, MyDeal Cybersecurity saga continues as data reportedly sold
Latest developments in the stories of two retailers having experienced serious data breaches within the last week find exposed data for both having been allegedly sold successfully, as attention shifts elsewhere to yet another high profile name falling prey to a cyber attack.
Australia Post confirm Net Zero delivery date of 2050
National postal service Australia Post has today announced its formal commitments to the Australian government’s Net Zero by 2050 climate goals, becoming the first Commonwealth Government Business Enterprise to sign on to the target.
Good news, bad news for online retail at the petrol pump
Fuel prices are set to rise again across Australia, as the Government’s Fuel Excise cuts have expired, opening the door again for the cost of petrol to shoot back up to punishing levels for consumers. The news for online retail, however, may not be all bad - as out of necessity consumers increasingly turn to online shopping as a method of saving on fuel costs.
Retail climbs but consumers face uphill battle, figures show
New figures released today show Australia’s retail turnover saw an increase of 0.6 percent in August, making it the eighth consecutive month to see such growth.
Shares Boost for Tyro following failed takeover bid
Fintech provider Tyro Payments has knocked back a $693 million takeover bid, with existing shareholders describing the bid as ‘opportunistic’.
‘What, Me Worry?’: Financial Stress and Consumer Confidence
Consumer confidence is on the rise, says ANZ-Roy Morgan, despite a new AMP Financial Wellness survey suggesting Australians’ financial stress is ‘higher than ever before’.
‘Doesn’t Tell the Full Story’: Treasurer Hits Pause on Celebrating Latest GDP Growth
“It's a solid outcome, but it doesn't tell the full story about our economy,” says Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers, responding to the latest data suggesting modest growth in the Australian economy.
Premier Retail’s Strategic Decisions Drive Global Sales Up 70%
"Record" figures in the Easter holidays and May trading period have driven Premier Retail's gross sales up 70 percent, despite pandemic restrictions shutting stores throughout Victoria.
JB Hi-Fi’s Richard Murray Named CEO of Premier Retail
Richard Murray, the former CEO of JB Hi-Fi, has been named the CEO of Premier Retail.
Catch Marketplace Names Ex-Groupon APAC CEO as GM
Steve Traplin is the new General Manager of Catch Marketplace, the retailer has announced, and is poised to expand its brand presence across Australia.
Shopify BFCM Sales Reach Record Breaking $9.3B USD Globally
Shopify merchant data reveals record breaking Black Friday and Cyber Monday highlights globally and in Australia.
Mys Tyler Launches Innovative AI Stylist Feature
Fashion Startup Mys Tyler has unveiled its new generative AI feature. We spoke to founder and CEO Sarah Neill to find out more.
BNPL Legislation Delayed
BNPL industry regulations will not be brought into law this calendar year as the government delays the process into 2024.
Solving the Major Challenges Faced in Omni-channel Retail
The omni-channel experience introduces new challenges. Retailers need to focus on three critical optimisations to ensure a frictionless customer experience.
Key Takeaways from BigCommerce’s 2023 Customer Experience Report: What Online Shoppers Want from Brands
We identified three key strategies for retailers to meet — and exceed — shopper expectations going into peak season from BigCommerce’s 2023 Customer Experience Report: What Online Shoppers Want from Brands.
The Rise of Delivery Choices – What consumers want and how to exceed their expectations
HUBBED compiles three valuable insights on consumer preferences and expectations on their post purchase parcel delivery experience from its recent report, The Rise of Delivery Choices.
