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Kiwi Stories

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Aotearoa New Zealand sees dip in Boxing Day spending

Aotearoa New Zealand sees slight decline in Boxing Day spending in 2023, which could be disappointing for retailers, a new report reveals.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Dec 2023

Fintech

60% of New Zealand shoppers purchasing secondhand clothing

New Zealand's largest pre-loved fashion marketplace, Designer Wardrobe, has unveiled the results of its first-ever survey.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Jun 2023

Customer Experience

Foodstuffs enhances productivity with Zebra Technologies

Foodstuffs South Island has successfully implemented Zebra devices - TC51 and TC52 computers, ET51 Android tablets, and RS5100 Bluetooth wearable scanners.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Apr 2023

Global Stories

Shopping stories

EduTech

Brands need to work harder to impress the 'Application Generation'

In light of soaring expectations for digital experiences, brands need to significantly improve their applications to win over the discerning and demanding 'Application Generation', warns a new study from Cisco.

By Gregg Ostrowski • 5 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024

Physical Security

Retail theft at self-checkouts doubles, AI poses possible solution

Surging retail theft via self-checkouts sees cart-based losses doubling in a year, costing the average store over $102k annually, reveals an Everseen report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024

Social Media

Influencer endorsements could harm festive sales, Storyblok suggests

Storyblok's research suggests influencer advertising could depreciate festive sales, with 25% of shoppers discouraged by them.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Dec 2023

Artificial Intelligence

Australians remain apprehensive of AI, yet acknowledge eCommerce potential

New research shows that most Australians have not used Generative AI tools but are open to the idea, with concerns about potential implications.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Oct 2023

Digital Transformation

Retailers' Success: Capitalizing on Emerging Consumer Trends

As shopping habits change, digital solutions have become a silver bullet to help retailers build customer loyalty and engagement.

By Anurag Vasisth • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Jun 2023

eCommerce

Differences in generations propelling huge changes in spending

IDC has revealed some dramatic shifts occurring in how different generations earn income, spend their money, and leverage technology to do both.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Dec 2022

Supply Chain

GfK offers insights into present day consumer sentiments

Consumer values have shifted due to global challenges, leading to increased purchases in home entertainment, health, and technology, according to GfK research.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Dec 2022

Crypto

The metaverse, cryptocurrency and NFTs set to revolutionise retail

BigCommerce has released its consumer survey designed to give retailers insight into current and emerging trends shaping the way consumers buy from brands.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd Sep 2022

Marketing Technologies

Bazaarvoice appoints Colin Bodell as chief technology officer

Bazaarvoice appoints Colin Bodell as CTO to lead technological innovation, leveraging his experitse to drive success for clients in commerce.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Aug 2022

Stories from Other Regions

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EduTech

Cognizant pioneers Amazon's Just Walk Out tech in Australian institute

Cognizant pioneers Amazon's Just Walk Out technology at Canberra Institute of Technology's store, marking the tech's first educational application in the Southern Hemisphere.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024

Data Analytics

Distil.ai reveals UK shopping habits shift post-Christmas

Analysis of shopping data by Distil.ai exhibits a surge in UK consumer spending post-Christmas, displacing Black Friday as the most profitable sales period and signalling a shift in habits.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Jan 2024