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NZ retailers urged to embrace new eCommerce experiences ahead of holiday season
Online shopping

NZ retailers urged to embrace new eCommerce experiences ahead of holiday season

New Zealand retailers urged to embrace immersive digital experiences to win over customers ahead of the holiday season, says Accenture report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Nov 2020
Consumer demands shift as contactless deliveries and hygiene features become the norm
Online shopping

Consumer demands shift as contactless deliveries and hygiene features become the norm

Consumer expectations and online shopping habits, particularly around delivery preferences, are changing significantly and increasing demand on suppliers.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 31st Aug 2020
Omnichannel retail outshines online-only during pandemic
Marketing Technologies

Omnichannel retail outshines online-only during pandemic

Although, the research shows that there is still plenty for all online retailers to work on to meet rising customer expectations.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 12th May 2020
Retailers see immediate lift after Govt's COVID-19 level 3 announcement
eCommerce

Retailers see immediate lift after Govt's COVID-19 level 3 announcement

Online retail sales surged in New Zealand following PM Jacinda Ardern's announcement to move to alert level 3 next week, easing COVID-19 lockdown measures.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2020
COVID-19 will transform online shopping for foreseeable future - report
Marketing Technologies

COVID-19 will transform online shopping for foreseeable future - report

Online shopping will undergo a lasting transformation due to COVID-19, with shifts in delivery and returns redefining consumer expectations, says GlobalData.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2020
COVID-19: Adobe unveils index to track changes in consumer behaviour
Marketing Technologies

COVID-19: Adobe unveils index to track changes in consumer behaviour

Adobe launches its Digital Economy Index to monitor shifts in consumer behaviour caused by COVID-19, revealing a 3% rise in digital purchasing power.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2020
Online retailers lose millions as 1/3 of customers forget password at checkout
Marketing Technologies

Online retailers lose millions as 1/3 of customers forget password at checkout

Online retailers are losing millions as research shows one-third of online shoppers abandon their carts at checkout due to forgotten passwords.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2020
Etsy completes Google Cloud migration in two years
Hyperscale

Etsy completes Google Cloud migration in two years

Etsy completes migration to Google Cloud, freeing up engineering headcount by 15% and increasing IT experiment velocity by 115%.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2020
Online shopping to reach tipping point this Christmas
eCommerce

Online shopping to reach tipping point this Christmas

Online Christmas shopping is closing in on offline purchases this Christmas, according to new research from Slice Digital.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Dec 2019
Black Friday fraud: Who foots the bill?
Cybersecurity

Black Friday fraud: Who foots the bill?

Banks will bear the brunt of fraud during Black Friday and Cyber Monday, warns Sarah Whipp, head of go to market strategy at Callsign.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Nov 2019
Black Friday alert: Financial botnets targeting eCommerce apparel sites
Marketing Technologies

Black Friday alert: Financial botnets targeting eCommerce apparel sites

Black Friday is arguably the most anticipated retail sales period in the world, when brands offer consumers the largest discounts and promotional offers.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2019
Online retailers adopting AI high rates, but still have room to improve
Artificial Intelligence

Online retailers adopting AI high rates, but still have room to improve

Despite high adoption of AI, retailers still need improvements in hyper-personalisation and customer intent understanding, reveals Lucidworks research.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Online shopping stories

Simple ways to protect against cyberattacks
Malware

Simple ways to protect against cyberattacks

Remote workers and online shoppers in New Zealand are facing a surge in Covid-19-themed phishing, ransomware and malware attacks.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 27th Sep 2020
Common mistakes when dealing with redundancies
Human Capital Management

Common mistakes when dealing with redundancies

MBIE has warned employers that rushed cutbacks can trigger personal grievance claims and costly penalties if proper redundancy process is ignored.

By Georgie Hughes • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Aug 2020
Could COVID-19 help stop global warming?
Power / Energy

Could COVID-19 help stop global warming?

Lockdowns are set to cut CO2 emissions by at least 5% this year, but any climate gain could be erased unless stimulus backs cleaner growth.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Mon, 27th Apr 2020
Huge surges projected for businesses after lockdown
eCommerce

Huge surges projected for businesses after lockdown

Retailers, couriers and cafes could see demand rebound sharply, with most New Zealand adults expecting to return once restrictions ease.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2020
Kiwis need to prioritise online security during Black Friday sales
Marketing Technologies

Kiwis need to prioritise online security during Black Friday sales

Mastercard urges Kiwis to prioritise online security during Black Friday sales, releasing a guide to help shoppers avoid fraud as online shopping surges.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2019
Social commerce growing in South East Asia markets
Social Media

Social commerce growing in South East Asia markets

Social commerce in South East Asia is booming, with 96% of marketers in a new survey foreseeing its growing importance over the next five years.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2019