eCommerce stories
ShipEngine partners with what3words to boost delivery precision
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location data
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what3words
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integration
ShipEngine partners with what3words to enhance delivery accuracy in the UK, integrating precise location technology into its API to boost e-commerce efficiency.
UK online shopping surges to 50%, led by groceries
3 days ago
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online shopping
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community
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online safety
British consumers now spend nearly five hours a week shopping online, with 50% of purchases made digitally, says the latest AliExpress Consumer Insights Report.
How can retailers protect profits and keep customers happy?
3 days ago
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ai
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policy abuse
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online shopping
Amid rising policy abuse, retailers like PrettyLittleThing tighten return rules to protect profits, sparking debate on balancing customer satisfaction and revenue.
Crunchyroll to unveil new brand identity at San Diego Comic Con
3 days ago
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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modernisation
Crunchyroll will unveil a refreshed brand identity at SDCC, featuring a modernised logo, updated font, vibrant colours, and new anime-inspired elements.
Vayu Robotics reveals first AI-powered delivery robot
4 days ago
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robots
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supply chain systems
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ai
Vayu Robotics unveils what it calls the world's first AI-driven on-road delivery robot, set to reduce e-commerce delivery costs through innovative tech.
Freelance computer security & writing skills surge in Q2 2024
4 days ago
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commerce systems
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martech
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cybersecurity
Demand for freelance computer security, writing, and business skills soared in Q2 2024, per Freelancer.com’s Fast 50 Index, defying AI disruption fears.
Adobe reveals USD $14.2 billion online sales during Prime Day
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data analytics
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martech
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bnpl
Adobe reports a record USD $14.2 billion in Amazon Prime Day sales for US retailers, an 11% YoY increase, driven by a surge in mobile shopping and steep discounts.
How payment service providers and merchants can enhance the eCommerce payment experience
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cx
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martech
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physical security
As eCommerce expands towards an estimated market value of USD $9.3 trillion by 2027, combining network tokenisation and Click to Pay can help merchants enhance security and convenience, reducing cart abandonment and boosting customer loyalty.
Online shopping sees surge in parcel theft claims in Australia
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online shopping
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black friday
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electronics
Parcel theft claims in Australia have more than doubled, due to the surge in online shopping, a trend that intensified during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Markko launches incubator for non-technical marketplace founders
Last week
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digital economy
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it operations management
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incubator
Markko unveils Markko Labs to empower non-technical marketplace founders with essential resources, reducing financial and technical barriers in the e-commerce sector.
How to optimize your brand’s eCommerce site around key online shopping days
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Optimise your eCommerce site for Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Amazon Prime Day to capture shoppers and boost sales with data-driven strategies.
Australian consumers demand greater transparency in delivery services
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Australian consumers demand unprecedented transparency in delivery tracking, with 77% expecting full order location visibility, a new SOTI report reveals.
Unprepared executives face challenges with Google's cookie phase-out
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fintechs
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martech
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financial systems
A staggering 97% of executives feel unprepared for Google’s phase-out of third-party cookies, with 86% citing inadequate personalisation capabilities, reveals a new Optimizely survey.
Shiprocket deploys on Snowflake AI Data Cloud for better insights
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uc
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data protection
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cx
Snowflake's AI Data Cloud has been deployed by eCommerce platform Shiprocket to enhance data operations, benefiting 1.5 lakh merchants with real-time insights.
Distributed cloud market to surge USD $15.5 billion by 2034
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storage
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smartphones
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hybrid cloud
Future Market Insights predicts the distributed cloud market to grow at 10.3% annually, from USD $5.8 billion in 2024 to USD $15.5 billion by 2034, driven by IoT and edge computing.
ShipStation unveils new features to boost UK e-commerce efficiency
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shipping
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auctane
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uk
ShipStation unveils a suite of tools to aid UK online businesses with order fulfilment, featuring inventory sync, deliver-by dates, and enhanced international shipping options.
APAC eCommerce businesses facing major bot threats
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cybersecurity
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fraud
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asia pacific
Akamai's State of the Internet report reveals 42% of web traffic is bot-driven, with 65% being malicious, posing severe risks to the eCommerce sector.
Driving efficiency: How AI is transforming automotive parts logistics
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cartech
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data analytics
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supply chain systems
AI is revolutionising the automotive parts logistics sector, boosting efficiency and reducing costs with advanced predictive analytics and automation tools.
Australian retailers struggling to deliver best of breed eCommerce
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crm
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martech
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cdp
Australian retailers lag in eCommerce maturity, with 16.8% of sales online. While COVID and cost-of-living affects investment, Gen Y and Gen Z may push online sales to 33% by 2033.
Novated Lease Australia names Natalie Ashes as new CMO
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cartech
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brisbane
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perth
Novated Lease Australia has named Natalie Ashes as CMO. With 15 years of sector experience, Ashes aims to drive the company towards AUD $500 million in annual leases.