Online shopping stories - Page 10
COVID-19 will transform online shopping for foreseeable future - report
Thu, 16th Apr 2020
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Online shopping will undergo a lasting transformation due to COVID-19, with shifts in delivery and returns redefining consumer expectations, says GlobalData.
COVID-19: Adobe unveils index to track changes in consumer behaviour
Wed, 1st Apr 2020
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hybrid & remote work
Adobe launches its Digital Economy Index to monitor shifts in consumer behaviour caused by COVID-19, revealing a 3% rise in digital purchasing power.
Online retailers lose millions as 1/3 of customers forget password at checkout
Tue, 31st Mar 2020
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passwords
Online retailers are losing millions as research shows one-third of online shoppers abandon their carts at checkout due to forgotten passwords.
Etsy completes Google Cloud migration in two years
Fri, 21st Feb 2020
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cloud services
Etsy completes migration to Google Cloud, freeing up engineering headcount by 15% and increasing IT experiment velocity by 115%.
Online shopping to reach tipping point this Christmas
Wed, 18th Dec 2019
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Online Christmas shopping is closing in on offline purchases this Christmas, according to new research from Slice Digital.
Black Friday fraud: Who foots the bill?
Fri, 29th Nov 2019
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cybersecurity
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banking industry
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fraud
Banks will bear the brunt of fraud during Black Friday and Cyber Monday, warns Sarah Whipp, head of go to market strategy at Callsign.
Black Friday alert: Financial botnets targeting eCommerce apparel sites
Tue, 26th Nov 2019
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Black Friday is arguably the most anticipated retail sales period in the world, when brands offer consumers the largest discounts and promotional offers.
Kiwis need to prioritise online security during Black Friday sales
Tue, 26th Nov 2019
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email security
Mastercard urges Kiwis to prioritise online security during Black Friday sales, releasing a guide to help shoppers avoid fraud as online shopping surges.
Social commerce growing in South East Asia markets
Thu, 24th Oct 2019
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online shopping
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social media
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.
Online retailers adopting AI high rates, but still have room to improve
Thu, 24th Oct 2019
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Despite high adoption of AI, retailers still need improvements in hyper-personalisation and customer intent understanding, reveals Lucidworks research.
Buy Now Pay Later users ditching their credit cards
Wed, 16th Oct 2019
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ecommerce
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.
Mighty Ape offers Afterpay in New Zealand - finally
Wed, 7th Aug 2019
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online shopping
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afterpay
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mighty ape
New Zealanders can now indulge in flexible payments as Mighty Ape finally introduces Afterpay, allowing customers to spread the cost of purchases interest-free.
Much-anticipated Kiwi eCommerce platform launches
Tue, 6th Aug 2019
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TheMarket launches in NZ with 1,500+ brands, revolutionizing Kiwi online shopping with diverse global options.
Australian online purchasing lags behind global counterparts
Tue, 7th May 2019
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data analytics
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planning
Australia lags behind in online purchasing despite high digital device adoption, according to a survey by Boston Consulting Group.
Instagram: The next big thing in online shopping?
Thu, 21st Mar 2019
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online shopping
This week Instagram announced a new feature called checkout, which allows users to buy products they find on Instagram.
As online GST looms, Kiwis aren't too fussed about it
Thu, 21st Feb 2019
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A recent Canstar Blue online shopping consumer poll found that only 29% of 1659 respondents will be put off buying things from international websites.
Samsung & Trade Me offer AI-powered shopping
Thu, 14th Feb 2019
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online shopping
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trade me
Samsung and Trade Me unveil a groundbreaking AI-powered shopping experience, allowing users to snap photos and find similar items instantly via Bixby Vision.
Startup launches online marketplace for lending items in AU
Thu, 17th Jan 2019
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online shopping
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online marketing
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sharing economy
Think TradeMe, eBay, Amazon, except instead of buying products, you’re renting spare items from everyday consumers.
How to stay safe when shopping online
Mon, 17th Dec 2018
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network infrastructure
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network security
As holiday sales entice online shoppers, security firm Palo Alto Networks advises vigilance to avoid scams and protect financial details from cybercriminals.
Don't let criminals ruin your online shopping
Tue, 20th Nov 2018
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online shopping
As holiday shopping ramps up online, security firm Trend Micro warns of cybercriminals targeting consumers. Follow their tips to stay safe.