Online shopping stories - Page 6

The Commerce Commission has issued a formal warning to online gift-box retailer, Occasion Box, for making false and unsubstantiated claims.

67% of China’s cross-border online shoppers expecting to increase their online spending for western and Australian goods in the coming year.

FedEx expands its day-definite delivery services to Indonesia, New Zealand, the Philippines, and Vietnam, fueling cross-border eCommerce growth.

Consumers now demand greater freedom and flexibility as their browsing, shopping and purchase activities have shifted from in-store to primarily online.

Enterprise Marketplaces are proving to be an essential priority for retailers and brands looking to capitalise on expansive growth in consumer eCommerce.

A large electronic goods retailer is facing a major bot problem, with eight million visits in a week to scrape pricing and product info without permission.

Pattern has released new research showing that in the last twelve months, a record number of Australians made a purchase online, spending AUD $62.3 billion.

90% of online shoppers abandon carts due to high shipping costs, and 64% say lack of security was a deterrent. Australians spent $56bn online in the past year.

FedEx Express announces alliance with eBay to provide access to FedEx e-commerce delivery services at competitive rates for APAC sellers.

Havas Media Group expands its Havas Market solution to Australia and India, offering businesses a full-service eCommerce platform as online sales surge.

Amazon Prime Day is the annual two-day shopping event, kicking off this year from July 12-13 and is the global online shopping platform's biggest sales event.

New Zealand shoppers are expecting digital transformation, with 8 in 10 saying retailers need to invest in new technology, according to a new report.

SOTI finds extensive order visibility and speed are the most important factors for turning one-off customers into loyal, long-term buyers.

72% of Australian shoppers want complete online order visibility and 63% are loyal to retailers who deliver goods the fastest.

First-party data strategies key to driving personalisation, customer satisfaction, and long-lasting relationships according to a new report.

Manhattan Associates launches late-stage cancellation service to prevent unwanted shipments and costly returns in online retail.

While online shopping has opened up a new world of convenience, it has meant retailers have increasingly become targets of cyber attacks and scammers.

Australia and New Zealand experience a surge in eCommerce sales, but face the challenge of rising online fraud.

Online shopping spending in New Zealand for Q1 2022 is up 31% YoY and a whopping 86% YoY, according to the NZ Post eCommerce Spotlight report.

New research has found customers are reassessing established brand loyalties as their priorities and behaviours shift.