Online shopping Stories - Page 44

Kiwi Stories

Online shopping stories

Commercial property market outperforming expectations

Stronger-than-expected demand is tightening yields and lifting values, with industrial and large-format retail assets in New Zealand most resilient.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Thu, 8th Jul 2021

Supply Chain

Online retail driving industrial demand

Australia will need about 500,000sq m of extra industrial space a year as e-commerce pushes vacancy rates tighter and lifts rents.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Jun 2021

eCommerce

Changing trends influencing award-winning retail projects

Rising online shopping is pushing developers to build destination precincts with stronger sustainability, social and financial returns.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Sun, 6th Jun 2021

Global Stories

Online shopping stories

eCommerce

Breakfast bites - which is better for eCommerce - Black Friday or Boxing Day?

Black Friday and Boxing Day online sales in Australia have seen a 50% increase in traffic as consumers embrace online shopping, says Similarweb.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Oct 2021

Marketing Technologies

Shopify survey: What 'going shopping' means to Australian consumers

According to Shopify APAC managing director Shaun Broughton, Australians haven't quite broadened their definition of what a store is.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Sep 2021

Customer Relationship Management

Artificial intelligence firm Ambit begins investment round

The raise is intended to capitalise on trends accelerated by COVID-19, including the rapid adoption of messaging by consumers and 24/7 online shopping.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Aug 2021

eCommerce

Get prepared to bring in customers, not fraudsters this festive season

This checklist is a sure-fire way for eCommerce retailers to get the most out of this year's holiday shopping season in the new normal.

By Matt Humphries • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Aug 2021

Buy Now Pay Later

BigCommerce offers Sezzle BNPL integration for merchants

BigCommerce has partnered with Sezzle to offer buy now, pay later services to its small and mid-market merchants.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Aug 2021

Open source

BigCommerce makes first acquisition since going public

BigCommerce intends to leverage Feedonomics to expand the number of global marketplace and advertising channels for merchants.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Jul 2021

Customer Relationship Management

Brauz teams up with Zoom to improve virtual shopping

Australian omnichannel experience platform Brauz has partnered with Zoom to bring video to everyday shopping experiences.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Jul 2021

Amazon

Rejoice! Amazon Australia opens to New Zealand customers

New Zealand shoppers gain access to Amazon's Australian store, offering millions of products with faster, cheaper deliveries.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Jul 2021

Marketing Technologies

Shopify unveils major platform investments and upgrades

Shopify announces its largest ever platform investments, including upgrades to its Liquid platform and new developer features.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 6th Jul 2021

Marketing Technologies

Australian consumers embrace online shopping post-pandemic

Australian consumers' online shopping habits have grown despite restrictions and economic uncertainty brought on by COVID-19.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Jun 2021

Marketing Technologies

Baymard Institute identifies trends to reduce shopping cart abandonment rates

Baymard Institute reveals trends to reduce shopping cart abandonment rates in eCommerce, including frictionless transactions and prioritizing mobile experience.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Jun 2021

Data Privacy

Mistrust amongst online shoppers over data privacy fears

Almost a quarter of UK online shoppers use guest accounts due to data privacy fears, according to a report by Empathy.co.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 13th May 2021

AR, VR & Metaverse

Virtual shopping, augmented reality could soon replace tactile shopping - study

New Zealanders still prefer in-store shopping despite rise in online sales due to COVID-19, says Toluna study.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Apr 2021

Marketing Technologies

Shopify expansion fast-forwards 10 years as NZ retailers rush to go digital

Shopify's rapid growth in the New Zealand market was further accelerated by the pandemic, which saw an eCommerce boom as consumers flocked to online shopping.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Mar 2021