e-commerce
Lovehoney celebrates 20 years of e-commerce success
Online sexual wellness retailer Lovehoney, originally launched in the UK in 2002, has recently celebrated its 20th birthday with a look back at two decades of success in e-commerce, recognised even by the late Queen Elizabeth in twice being award a Queen’s Award for Enterprise.
E-commerce door opens for ‘creator economy’
For as much as social media has thrust open the door of opportunities for people of all descriptions in respect to building followings for content and creative, effectively igniting what is now known as the ‘creator economy’, it is still thought that as few as four percent of the more than 50 million creators globally are creators on a full-time basis effectively monetising their content.
TikTok tidal wave eyes new e-commerce landfall
Social media platform TikTok has come a long way in recent years, transforming from the internet’s go-to source of awkwardly choreographed dance videos to the homepage of the internet for many of the world’s population.
E-Commerce Time Machine: eBay’s Historic 2014 Data Breach
Cybersecurity has been thrust into a top headline story in Australia over the last month, with at least 13 million Australians collectively considered to have been impacted by one or more of recent data breaches suffered by telecommunications company Optus, private health insurance provider Medibank, and online retailers MyDeal and Vinomofo.
Toys”R”Us sees pureplay relaunch in UK following Aussie success
More than four years since having gone defunct following bankruptcy, toy retailer Toys"R"Us has relaunched as a pureplay online retailer in the United Kingdom. The anticipated relaunch of the iconic brand in the UK comes with ASX-listed Toys"R"Us ANZ Limited in the role of exclusive license partner.
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.
Retail Tech offering renewed potential and optimism for industry
Advancements in technology in all areas has been one constant source of excitement and optimism in recent years, as one-time pipe dreams like that of the Metaverse and autonomous vehicles become a reality. The world of retail is no exception, with tech developments emerging to offer new solutions to old problems.
Amazon Top 100 Toy Trends no mere plaything
As the holiday season fast approaches, the Australian arm of online retail giant Amazon has released its hotly anticipated Top 100 Holiday Toy list with some adorable assistance from the Starlight Children’s Foundation.
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.
Consumers’ loyalty built in communication
As the saying goes, ‘time is money’, and for cost conscious consumers grappling with the pressures of a turbulent economy and high costs of living, any opportunity to save is of increased value.
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.
