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AliExpress launches UK summer sale amid spending fears
Wearables

AliExpress launches UK summer sale amid spending fears

Worries over household budgets are driving UK shoppers towards discounts of up to 80% as summer spending comes under pressure.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Jun 2026
AliExpress launches UK summer sale with up to 80% off
Wearables

AliExpress launches UK summer sale with up to 80% off

Shoppers feeling the squeeze are driving demand for discounted home, garden and tech items as 86% worry about living costs, AliExpress said.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Jun 2026
AI tools used by 36% of grocery shoppers, survey finds
Digital Transformation

AI tools used by 36% of grocery shoppers, survey finds

Supermarkets may need to rethink product data and pricing as AI assistants shape how shoppers compare grocery deals before buying.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Jun 2026
Retailers face pressure for transparency as supply chains evolve
Supply Chain

Retailers face pressure for transparency as supply chains evolve

Retailers face mounting pressure to boost supply chain transparency and sustainability amid new tax rules and climate regulations reshaping global commerce.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025
End of de minimis is maximising complexity and cost for UK retailers
Supply Chain

End of de minimis is maximising complexity and cost for UK retailers

UK retailers face rising costs and complexity as de minimis import duty exemptions end, challenging cross-border eCommerce and holiday sales.

By Emmett Young • 5 min read • Fri, 31st Oct 2025
Spain tops global fast fashion charts as Europe dominates market
Clean technologies

Spain tops global fast fashion charts as Europe dominates market

Spain leads global fast fashion, with 91.5% market share as Europe dominates, despite environmental concerns, reveals study by Kaiia.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025

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Rithum launches SupplyExplorer to speed supplier discovery
Supply Chain

Rithum launches SupplyExplorer to speed supplier discovery

Retailers could cut manual sourcing time as the tool uses network data to rank suppliers by category fit and performance.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2026
AliExpress raises UK Brand+ price guarantee to £40
Marketing Technologies

AliExpress raises UK Brand+ price guarantee to £40

AliExpress boosts its UK Brand+ price promise, lifting per-item refunds to GBP £40 and monthly claim caps to GBP £160 on select goods.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2026
Convenience & trust top price as key to online shoppers in 2025
Customer Experience

Convenience & trust top price as key to online shoppers in 2025

Australian online shoppers now prioritise product range, convenience, and trust over low prices as marketplaces face pricing pressures in 2025, says Pattern study.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Linnworks unveils new partnerships & product updates
Customer Experience

Linnworks unveils new partnerships & product updates

Linnworks is unveiling new features on its Connected Commerce Ops platform at the upcoming Linnovation showcase, enhancing support for retailers facing market changes.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
Amazon leads Australian marketplace as Catch closes down
eCommerce

Amazon leads Australian marketplace as Catch closes down

Amazon continues to dominate Australia's marketplace sector, as trust in competitors like Shein and Temu declines, according to the latest consumer report.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Feb 2025
AI apps see 180% growth, TikTok leads social downloads
Social Media

AI apps see 180% growth, TikTok leads social downloads

Sensor Tower's latest report reveals a booming global mobile economy, with users logging 4.2 trillion hours and AI apps surging to a billion-dollar market.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Jan 2025

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Does data define the retail winners and losers in 2026?
Data Analytics

Does data define the retail winners and losers in 2026?

Australian retailers face rising insolvencies and online giants; those failing to harness delivery data risk becoming 2026's biggest losers.

By Shweta Murdeshwar • 5 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2026
Global eCommerce giants squeeze Australia's marketplaces
Digital Entertainment

Global eCommerce giants squeeze Australia's marketplaces

Amazon, Temu and Shein tighten their grip on Australian eCommerce as local marketplaces retreat and shoppers chase speed and social.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026
Amazon threat pushes Australian retailers to speed up
Digital Transformation

Amazon threat pushes Australian retailers to speed up

Amazon, Temu and Shein are forcing Australian retailers to speed up delivery, fix fulfilment bottlenecks and rethink toughened returns.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026
Online marketplaces reshape Australian retail as logistics race heats up
Customer Experience

Online marketplaces reshape Australian retail as logistics race heats up

Nearly 40% of Australians shop weekly on online marketplaces, with speed and convenience reshaping retail and driving major logistics investments like Amazon's AUD $490m centres.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
Amazon & Temu rivalry heats up in Australian eCommerce
Digital Transformation

Amazon & Temu rivalry heats up in Australian eCommerce

The eCommerce landscape in Australia is set for upheaval as Amazon introduces its budget-focused Haul storefront to compete with Temu's swift rise.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025