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Shopify expansion fast-forwards 10 years as NZ retailers rush to go digital
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
Retailers must change mindset in wake of COVID-19
eCommerce

Retailers must change mindset in wake of COVID-19

While the retail winners of 2020 have enjoyed a phenomenal rise in online sales, they should not get too smug about it.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Wed, 17th Feb 2021
Google Cloud launches suite of eCommerce search solutions for retailers
Hyperscale

Google Cloud launches suite of eCommerce search solutions for retailers

Google Cloud has launched a suite of solutions to enhance eCommerce and customer experience for global retailers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Jan 2021
Top Trade Me listings of 2020 revealed
Trade Me

Top Trade Me listings of 2020 revealed

Trade Me's top Marketplace listings of 2020 in New Zealand were all inspired by COVID-19, according to the buy and sell platform.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Jan 2021
New Zealanders headed online for Christmas shopping - study
Online shopping

New Zealanders headed online for Christmas shopping - study

Almost 50% of New Zealanders plan to shop locally this Christmas, with 15% shopping online for the first time due to COVID-19, according to PriceSpy.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Dec 2020
Christmas tech gifts pose cybersecurity risks - ProofPoint
Gaming

Christmas tech gifts pose cybersecurity risks - ProofPoint

Fraudsters are targeting last-minute Christmas shoppers via email and hackers are targeting electronic devices that feature on many wish lists.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Dec 2020
Check Point warns of surge in phishing scams as hackers impersonate delivery vendors
Phishing

Check Point warns of surge in phishing scams as hackers impersonate delivery vendors

Hackers are targeting delivery vendors in email phishing campaigns to exploit the holiday shopping season, warns Check Point.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Dec 2020
NZ's shift to online during COVID-19 here to stay - report
Unified Communications

NZ's shift to online during COVID-19 here to stay - report

New Zealanders' shift to online activities during the pandemic is permanent, according to Venture Insights research.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Dec 2020
Positive customer experience will boost brand loyalty - study
Unified Communications

Positive customer experience will boost brand loyalty - study

A positive customer experience with a retailer during the festive season will encourage customer loyalty, according to new research from Zendesk.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Dec 2020
Bad Bots and DDoS fuel record cyber risk
Supply Chain

Bad Bots and DDoS fuel record cyber risk

Bad Bots and DDoS attacks are set to increase cyber risk during the 2020 holiday shopping season, warns Imperva.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Nov 2020
Increase in scams expected for NZ and Australia during holiday shopping season
Email Security

Increase in scams expected for NZ and Australia during holiday shopping season

New Zealand and Australian shoppers warned of increased cyber scams during November sales season, according to Avast.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 27th Nov 2020
BigCommerce launches open source extension to eCommerce platform
Marketing Technologies

BigCommerce launches open source extension to eCommerce platform

BigCommerce has launched Open Checkout, with the ultimate aim of bringing open source innovation to online checkout experiences.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Nov 2020
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

Stories from Other Regions

Online shopping stories

How to cover remote work blind spots
Data Protection

How to cover remote work blind spots

Remote working has widened attack surfaces, with 40% of executives reporting more cyber attacks as cloud adoption rushed ahead.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 4th Oct 2020
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