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Dematic marks 60 years of warehouse automation in ANZ
Robotics

Dematic marks 60 years of warehouse automation in ANZ

Rising warehouse automation demand is boosting local engineering jobs as Dematic expands its Australian and New Zealand operations.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 27th May 2026
Google expands commerce tools across Gemini & YouTube
Data Analytics

Google expands commerce tools across Gemini & YouTube

Shoppers could soon buy in Gemini and YouTube without leaving Google's ecosystem as the group widens checkout and ad tools across more markets.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 23rd May 2026
Google adds Gemini-powered ads to AI search results
Personalisation

Google adds Gemini-powered ads to AI search results

Advertisers stand to gain new placements as Google pushes sponsored content into conversational search and AI-generated shopping advice.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 23rd May 2026
Merchants rush to adopt AI shopping agents, Ravelin finds
Data Protection

Merchants rush to adopt AI shopping agents, Ravelin finds

Most enterprise retailers now plan to use AI shopping agents, even as many say they are not ready for the fraud risks they bring.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2026
Google launches Universal Cart for agent-led shopping
Data Privacy

Google launches Universal Cart for agent-led shopping

Shoppers may save time and miss fewer discounts as Google ties price tracking, compatibility checks and checkout across its apps.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 21st May 2026

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6pm is UK's busiest hour for online shopping deals
eCommerce

6pm is UK's busiest hour for online shopping deals

Shoppers are far more likely to click through to deals after work, with evening traffic also driving most mobile browsing, Hotukdeals said.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Mon, 1st Jun 2026
Diamond warns retailers on World Cup fulfilment surge
Supply Chain

Diamond warns retailers on World Cup fulfilment surge

Smaller online sellers risk missing World Cup sales as UK parcel volumes are forecast to rise 15% to 25% before the tournament.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Jun 2026
Afterpay NZ profit more than triples on BNPL growth
Fintech

Afterpay NZ profit more than triples on BNPL growth

Higher buy now, pay later income lifted Afterpay NZ's annual profit to NZD $3.5 million, despite a sharp rise in credit losses.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Jun 2026
UK online retail sales fall in April after March lift
eCommerce

UK online retail sales fall in April after March lift

Cautious shoppers and weaker demand hit retailers, with online spending dropping 2.3% in April after March's rebound.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 29th May 2026
Disabled shoppers face widespread barriers, study finds
Customer Experience

Disabled shoppers face widespread barriers, study finds

Widespread access failures are driving disabled shoppers away, with 38% abandoning purchases and most avoiding brands after bad experiences.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 26th May 2026
Young adults hit hardest by mobile app barriers in UK
Digital Transformation

Young adults hit hardest by mobile app barriers in UK

Mobile barriers are costing UK businesses customers, with 81% of 18- to 24-year-olds reporting problems on smartphones.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Mon, 25th May 2026
Osprey London boosts checkout with Ingrid delivery platform
Customer Relationship Management

Osprey London boosts checkout with Ingrid delivery platform

The retailer shifted 90% of UK deliveries to cheaper services after adding carrier choice and more flexible checkout options for shoppers.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Mon, 25th May 2026
Faster, accurate and scalable fulfilment caters for demand
Robotics

Faster, accurate and scalable fulfilment caters for demand

New Zealand shoppers will get faster online order collection as IKEA’s Sylvia Park store adopts the country’s first retail AutoStore system.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 24th May 2026
DataDome launches waiting room to block bot traffic
Digital Transformation

DataDome launches waiting room to block bot traffic

The new system aims to stop automated agents from edging out genuine shoppers during peak ticketing and retail sales, amid UK regulatory scrutiny.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 23rd May 2026
Google expands Demand Gen tools for YouTube advertisers
eCommerce

Google expands Demand Gen tools for YouTube advertisers

Advertisers will gain more ways to turn creator content and product feeds into sales-focused YouTube campaigns as Google widens Demand Gen tools.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 23rd May 2026
Chargebacks911 & acceptcards partner on UK disputes
Data Analytics

Chargebacks911 & acceptcards partner on UK disputes

UK merchants facing rising friendly fraud will gain access to tools aimed at cutting disputes and recovering revenue through the new tie-up.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2026
Irish SMEs gain from overseas sales & social commerce
Fintech

Irish SMEs gain from overseas sales & social commerce

Overseas buyers now account for 44% of online sales for surveyed Irish SMEs, as social commerce and AI reshape growth plans.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2026
Australian shoppers wary of social commerce security
Data Protection

Australian shoppers wary of social commerce security

Most Australian buyers say security fears, late deliveries and poor tracking are undermining social commerce, despite rising use of the channels.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 21st May 2026