e-commerce australia
E-commerce Sixth Sense: Paul Waddy in Conversation
With a CV that includes contributing to the successes of online retail names such as Showpo, Go Vita, Muscle Republic and more - not to mention the founding of his own retail success story in footwear brand Antoine & Stanley - Paul Waddy, author of upcoming books Selling Online For Dummies and Shopify For Dummies, stands out as a unique mind in the e-commerce landscape.
Vinomofo latest retailer to suffer data breach
Online wine and beverages retailer Vinomofo has suffered a data breach confirmed by a statement on behalf of the online retailer, becoming the latest Australian company to suffer a cyber attack.
Dropship venture for New Aim finalises transition to B2B marketplace
Australia’s largest private e-commerce outfit New Aim has announced the transition of flagship dropshipping product Dropshipzone into a B2B marketplace, marking a shift from an inventory-led model to a B2B marketplace enjoying engagement with a diverse variety of suppliers.
MyDeal latest hit with data breach, hack
Online marketplace MyDeal, majority owned by Woolworths Group since September, has become the latest to suffer a data hack as cyber crime continues to pose a significant threat to retailers of all descriptions.
Consumers shy on spend to prepare for Xmas splurge, retail bodies find
Aussie consumers have been cutting back on household spending to prepare for a spending splurge this holiday season, according to separate reports from Australia’s two primary retail bodies.
Amazon consolation prize for Aussies reason enough to smile?
As Amazon prepares for the official launch of its second Prime Day event for 2022, marking the first time the online marketplace has held the event twice in one year, Australia stands out as an exception to the retail giant’s Prime Day plans with the local Amazon arm instead kicking off a somewhat lesser sales event known as ‘Big Smile’.
Paramount to enter e-commerce via Twitter open window
Media organisation Paramount ANZ, whose portfolio includes Australian free-to-air television channel Network 10 and streaming platform Paramount+, have announced an entry into e-commerce as their next venture in an Australian-first partnership with social media platform Twitter.
‘Become a Superman’: Tips for success from one of Australia’s richest men
Whatever the image one might have of a man who is a near-billionaire, odds are New Aim CEO and co-founder Fung Lam isn’t it. The man himself offers no signs of the kinds of indulgence or eccentricity many others who share his wealth might demonstrate, and for a man having achieved so much success there is little sign that it has gone to his head.
New ShipStation report puts holiday shopping habits in the spotlight
As merchants face spiralling costs and consumers experience the tightest squeeze on discretionary income in recent memory, what will holiday sales look like this year?
E-commerce delivered reality check by new figures
A new white paper from global delivery and logistics powerhouse FedEx has taken an in-depth look at the state of e-commerce in Australia and the Asia Pacific region, finding that growth opportunities for SMEs in e-commerce are high but Australia’s e-commerce market is nonetheless predicted to grow at a yearly rate less than that of the global average.
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.
