Online shopping stories - Page 9
Phishing emails double in November as COVID-19 spurs hacker appetite
Wed, 24th Nov 2021
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Coronavirus is responsible for the increase in hacker appetite, as shoppers rely more on e-shopping this year to practice social distancing.
Spike in phishing scams expected ahead of holiday shopping season
Tue, 23rd Nov 2021
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Consumers are being warned to prepare for a spike in phishing attacks this holiday season, with cybercriminals expected to impersonate delivery companies.
Shoppers warned against scams ahead of Black Friday, holiday shopping season
Tue, 23rd Nov 2021
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email security
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Almost a fifth of New Zealanders have experienced a scam while shopping online, with the number expected to rise during Black Friday.
COVID-19 pandemic continues to change Kiwis' shopping habits, report finds
Fri, 5th Nov 2021
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88% of New Zealanders say COVID-19 will impact their shopping habits, with 60% planning to increase online shopping, according to a survey by Shopify.
Cybercriminals increase attacks on vulnerable retailers as global supply chain crisis worsens
Thu, 4th Nov 2021
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Cybercriminals are increasing attacks on retailers amid the global supply chain crisis, warns cybersecurity firm Imperva.
Breakfast bites - which is better for eCommerce - Black Friday or Boxing Day?
Tue, 5th Oct 2021
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Black Friday and Boxing Day online sales in Australia have seen a 50% increase in traffic as consumers embrace online shopping, says Similarweb.
Shopify survey: What 'going shopping' means to Australian consumers
Tue, 14th Sep 2021
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According to Shopify APAC managing director Shaun Broughton, Australians haven’t quite broadened their definition of what a store is.
Artificial intelligence firm Ambit begins investment round
Tue, 24th Aug 2021
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cx
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.
Get prepared to bring in customers, not fraudsters this festive season
Mon, 23rd Aug 2021
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ecommerce
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online shopping
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retailers
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.
BigCommerce offers Sezzle BNPL integration for merchants
Fri, 6th Aug 2021
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online shopping
BigCommerce has partnered with Sezzle to offer buy now, pay later services to its small and mid-market merchants.
BigCommerce makes first acquisition since going public
Thu, 29th Jul 2021
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open source
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online shopping
BigCommerce intends to leverage Feedonomics to expand the number of global marketplace and advertising channels for merchants.
Customers would rather shop online than instore since lockdowns - Research shows
Fri, 9th Jul 2021
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fintech
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nuance
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online banking
Nuance Communications finds respondents would prefer to use apps or websites for shopping and banking over going into a physical shop or branch.
Brauz teams up with Zoom to improve virtual shopping
Thu, 8th Jul 2021
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Australian omnichannel experience platform Brauz has partnered with Zoom to bring video to everyday shopping experiences.
Rejoice! Amazon Australia opens to New Zealand customers
Tue, 6th Jul 2021
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online shopping
New Zealand shoppers gain access to Amazon's Australian store, offering millions of products with faster, cheaper deliveries.
Shopify unveils major platform investments and upgrades
Tue, 6th Jul 2021
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payment technologies
Shopify announces its largest ever platform investments, including upgrades to its Liquid platform and new developer features.
Australian consumers embrace online shopping post-pandemic
Wed, 23rd Jun 2021
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martech
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digital marketing
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online shopping
Australian consumers’ online shopping habits have grown despite restrictions and economic uncertainty brought on by COVID-19.
Baymard Institute identifies trends to reduce shopping cart abandonment rates
Tue, 8th Jun 2021
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payment technologies
Baymard Institute reveals trends to reduce shopping cart abandonment rates in eCommerce, including frictionless transactions and prioritizing mobile experience.
Mistrust amongst online shoppers over data privacy fears
Thu, 13th May 2021
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data privacy
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online shopping
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online security
Almost a quarter of UK online shoppers use guest accounts due to data privacy fears, according to a report by Empathy.co.
Virtual shopping, augmented reality could soon replace tactile shopping - study
Thu, 15th Apr 2021
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ar, vr & metaverse
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online shopping
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New Zealanders still prefer in-store shopping despite rise in online sales due to COVID-19, says Toluna study.
Shopify expansion fast-forwards 10 years as NZ retailers rush to go digital
Fri, 12th Mar 2021
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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.