eCommerce stories

AI is revolutionising the automotive parts logistics sector, boosting efficiency and reducing costs with advanced predictive analytics and automation tools.

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 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.

Akamai's latest report reveals that 42% of web traffic is bot-driven, with 65% of these bots malicious, heavily impacting the eCommerce sector.

Pattern predicts record sales for Amazon's six-day Prime Day in Australia, citing a doubling in sales for brands and rising consumer participation, despite recent price hikes.

UK payments cybersecurity firm Foregenix sells its tech to Turaco Labs, a startup by co-founder Benjamin Hosack, aiming to protect the global eCommerce industry.

The Byte Channel partners with Arxanum to provide EU VAT compliance services to businesses in Australia and New Zealand, streamlining cross-border e-commerce.

Xtend launches an AI-driven suite to boost lower marketing funnel conversions in sectors like e-commerce, fintech, and travel, promising significant revenue gains and reduced acquisition costs.

Crew Clothing expands its partnership with Cegid to introduce a Newsfeed feature, enhancing communication across its 105 stores and streamlining operations.

Linnworks and Spreetail Europe have teamed up to fast-track global eCommerce growth, implementing transformative solutions in just three weeks.

Delivery platform Shippit launches Shippit Insights, empowering retailers with real-time analytics to enhance delivery operations and customer loyalty amidst economic challenges.

Ultra Commerce has acquired Comestri, aiming to merge Comestri's SaaS eCommerce platform with Ultra Commerce’s broad solutions suite, enhancing client services.

Till Payments aligns with BigCommerce to offer retailers seamless payment processing, merging online and offline transactions for enhanced efficiency and security.

Australian marketers struggle with adapting to new Privacy Act reforms amid a backdrop of high interest rates and evolving economic conditions, as per a recent Arktic Fox report.

Verifone and Pennies have raised over GBP £6 million for charities through micro-donations since 2011, benefiting more than 95 charities globally.

Umbraco 14 has been launched, offering enhanced scalability and ease of use, making it an ideal CMS for complex enterprise solutions and omnichannel strategies.

Amid rising cyber attacks, 69% of Australian retailers are prioritising cyber security in 2024, with a focus on building consumer trust and loyalty.

Ecommerce isn't killing physical stores; it's enhancing them. In 2023, Australians spent AUD $63.6 billion online, boosting bricks-and-mortar sales.

Trustly's Azura checkout technology has transformed consumer payment habits across Europe, boosting spending, frequency, transaction speed, and conversion rates.

News Corp Australia and Vudoo earn Bronze at 2024 WARC Awards for Moet and Chandon campaign, highlighting their prowess in seamless online shopping solutions.

Australian fintech Zeller is launching a regional initiative, offering AUD $10,000 in annual grants to support small businesses with tech and resources amid economic shifts.

Miros has launched innovative AI-driven features to transform online shopping, offering tagless and wordless search, leading to significant boosts in sales and user satisfaction.

The Khronos Group has unveiled the PBR Neutral Tone Mapper, a new specification enhancing colour accuracy in 3D rendering, essential for eCommerce and architecture.

As online shopping surges, the delivery experience is becoming key. Australian retailers must meet high customer expectations to ensure lasting loyalty.