Commerce stories

Exclusive: Shopify revamps its Australian partner program
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Shopify's partner ecosystem is the largest in the world and is set to get even bigger with new certifications, rewards and improved incentives.

Shipsy recognised in Gartner's Delivery Technology Solutions report
Fri, 23rd Dec 2022
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Shipsy has been recognised as a Representative Vendor in the 2022 December Gartner Market Guide for Last-Mile Delivery Technology Solutions.

Apple updates App Store with range of new pricing capabilities
Fri, 9th Dec 2022
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Apple upgraded pricing capabilities for the App Store, providing developers with 700 additional price points and new pricing tools.

Using data to find opportunities, not excuses: GfK shows the way
Mon, 7th Nov 2022
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Surging inflation, increased competition, global recession challenges and shifts in consumer behaviour post COVID-19 are putting increasing pressure on businesses across the ANZ region.

How brands can use offline data to drive better decision-making
Wed, 24th Aug 2022
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It’s no secret brands are at the forefront of data usage and capture, especially those with an eCommerce element in their businesses.

Nine marketing automation best practices to implement ahead of 9.9 super shopping day
Wed, 24th Aug 2022
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According to the Euromonitor International report, eCommerce sales in SEA are expected to reach $166 billion by 2026, following a 30% rise in 2021.

Spryker named Gartner Visionary in 2022 Magic Quadrant for Digital Commerce
Thu, 18th Aug 2022
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Spyker has announced it has been recognised by Gartner as a Visionary in the 2022 Magic Quadrant for Digital Commerce.

Check Point Research finds vulnerabilities in Xiaomi's mobile payment mechanism
Thu, 18th Aug 2022
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Check Point Software's research teams have uncovered vulnerabilities in Xiaomi's mobile payment mechanism.

Forter and ShopBack enhance partnership to further prevent fraud
Thu, 21st Jul 2022
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Forter and ShopBack have enhanced their partnership with the addition of better eCommerce security solutions for customers.

Marketplacer and Adobe accelerate partnership for enhanced commerce solutions
Wed, 6th Jul 2022
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Marketplacer has accelerated its partnership with Adobe in order to further enhance the global commerce marketplace.

Australia Post Online Retail Industry Awards finalists for 2022 announced
Fri, 1st Jul 2022
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Finalists have been announced for this year's 2022 Australia Post Online Retail Industry Awards (ORIAS Awards), recognising the achievements of online retailers in Australia.

Lenovo announces launch of Retail Solutions portfolio in ANZ
Mon, 20th Jun 2022
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Lenovo has announced the launch of its Lenovo Retail Solutions portfolio across the ANZ region, which they say will help retailers transform their business and face future retail demands.

Salesforce harnesses automated solutions with new developments
Mon, 20th Jun 2022
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Salesforce has launched Sales Cloud Unlimited, a new feature to help accelerate productivity with AI and automation.

Linktree Marketplace creates new commerce options for creators
Thu, 9th Jun 2022
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Linktree has launched Linktree Marketplace, a new forum for users to discover all of Linktree's partners, Link Apps, and integrations in one place.

Going global: 9 tips from top Aussie retailers
Mon, 6th Jun 2022
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For growth-minded business owners, taking operations into larger, more lucrative overseas markets is often an essential step in achieving their ambitious goals.

MedCart achieves close to AUD$10 million in sales with help from Marketplacer tech
Thu, 26th May 2022
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Australian health and medical start-up MedCart has achieved annual sales of close to AUD$10 million in less than 12 months, utilising Marketplacer marketplace technology to help achieve successful results.

Lexmark launches ANZ first with retail publishing solution
Mon, 23rd May 2022
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Lexmark, a global imaging and IoT solutions leader, launched its Publishing Platform for Retail (PPR) in Australia and New Zealand.

First Table set to revive restaurant commerce in NZ with platform launch
Wed, 18th May 2022
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A new restaurant booking platform has launched in New Zealand, giving Kiwi diners the opportunity to save and book at a variety of restaurants around the country.

Freshworks launches new CRM with Shopify availability
Thu, 28th Apr 2022
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Freshworks has launched a new customer relationship management (CRM) solution, which has also been made available on the Shopify apps store.

Retail and wholesale at significant risk of phishing attacks
Tue, 26th Apr 2022
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New research from Zscaler has found that many retail and wholesale environments are at significant risk, with a 400% increase in phishing attacks being reported in the last 12 months.

Investigating the secure frontline of NZ's eInvoicing rollout
Tue, 12th Apr 2022
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As of 31 March 2022, Central Government agencies in Aotearoa New Zealand were required to be capable of receiving eInvoices.

Smith Brothers Media to drive marketing enhancements for Emperor Champagne
Tue, 12th Apr 2022
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SBM will make site enhancements to the company's current Shopify theme, with a rebuild that includes quicker response times and improved conversion and performance.

Salesforce announces new service and marketing innovations
Fri, 8th Apr 2022
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Salesforce has announced a range of new service innovations, utilising AI and cloud intelligence for better customer experiences.

Study: External collaboration vital to help disconnected supply chains
Mon, 4th Apr 2022
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A new study by SYSPRO has revealed that external collaboration may be the key to realigning the links of disconnected supply chains.