Consumer stories - Page 2

Veryfi announces Mobile Receipt Capture for D2C marketing apps
Fri, 13th May 2022
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smartphones
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technology gifts
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data management
Veryfi has announced a new enhancement to its portfolio, with Mobile Receipt Capture for direct-to-consumer marketing apps.

Can't read, won't buy: globalization requires more communication than ever before
Thu, 28th Apr 2022
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wfh
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payroll systems
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remote working
The global remote work revolution is helping businesses provide opportunities for people to “see” and to “be” in ways that before now were not possible.

Robotics automation: Current thoughts, expected trends, and meeting consumer demands
Wed, 27th Apr 2022
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storage
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strategy
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robotics
As companies seek to not only survive, but thrive in these disruptive times, many are looking to automated systems for their labour-strapped warehouses and distribution centres.

Significant spike in consumer fraud, new report finds
Thu, 14th Apr 2022
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cybersecurity
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accenture
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fraud
Reported cases of consumer fraud more than tripled in the years 2020-2021 from prior years, according to a new report by Accenture.

Australian consumers demand hyper-personalisation, new report reveals
Thu, 31st Mar 2022
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cdp
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martech
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email
The way to engage with consumers is through real-time, hyper-personalised experiences, a new eConsultancy report, in partnership with Cheetah Digital reveals.

Online retail still the chosen method for Australian consumers
Fri, 25th Mar 2022
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inventory management systems
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online shopping
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retail
According to a new report from Manhattan Associates, a significant shift to online retail is still very much apparent among Australian consumers.

Supply chain issues leaving customers frustrated, with brand loyalty at risk
Thu, 10th Mar 2022
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inventory management systems
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shopping
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branding
According to new research, supply chain disruptions continue to impact consumers, affecting their mood and shopping behaviour.

Foldable screens and wireless headsets among the top predicted consumer trends
Thu, 10th Mar 2022
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smartphones
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5g
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technology gifts
New research has revealed that devices with foldable screens will reach nearly 10% of all smartphone sales by 2030.

Apple unveils completely new Mac desktop and display
Wed, 9th Mar 2022
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video
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apple
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monitors
Apple has today introduced Mac Studio and Studio Display, designed to give users everything they could want to fulfil their studio needs.

Apple announces M1 Ultra, its most powerful chip yet
Wed, 9th Mar 2022
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video
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apple
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technology gifts
Apple has today announced M1 Ultra, the company’s next major step for Apple silicon and the Mac, which it says will provide the new Mac Studio with superior computing power.

New iPad Air announced by Apple for 2022
Wed, 9th Mar 2022
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video
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apple
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technology gifts
Apple has announced a brand new model of iPad Air as part of their new product range for 2022.

APAC businesses lead the world in customer experience investment
Thu, 24th Feb 2022
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crm
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cloud
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wfh
Due to a pandemic-induced surge in new digital consumers and behaviours, Asia Pacific businesses are set to outstrip other regions in CX investment in 2022.

Amazon and Visa reach agreement in ongoing dispute
Wed, 23rd Feb 2022
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commerce systems
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pos
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payment gateways
After a substantial ongoing feud, Amazon and Visa have agreed to settle a dispute over the credit card giant's fees.

Consumerisation tips corporate Australia to click subscribe
Tue, 22nd Feb 2022
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byod
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wfh
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mobility
Millions of consumers commit to regular, ongoing payments in return for continuous access to goods and services.

Pinterest widens reach in eCommerce sector with AR implementation
Thu, 3rd Feb 2022
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smartphones
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technology gifts
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vr
In a sign of things to come, Pinterest is widening its reach within the eCommerce sector by introducing new tools utilising augmented reality.

Marketplacer journeys into camping and caravan market with new site partnership
Fri, 21st Jan 2022
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partner programmes
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website
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channel partners
Marketplacer has made its mark on the Australian caravan and camping market, with the launch of a new market in the form of Everything Caravan & Camping.

Adobe announces new suite of tools for retailers with in-store and online capabilities
Thu, 20th Jan 2022
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big data
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bi
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data analytics
Adobe has announced new tools for retailers created to help further deliver personalised shopping experiences for businesses in-store and online.

Shopify Plus partners with aCommerce in a first for Southeast Asia
Wed, 19th Jan 2022
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commerce systems
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martech
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payment gateways
End-to-end eCommerce platform provider aCommerce has become the first Shopify Plus partner in Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines.

Smart home market continues to grow, driven by changing tech and demographics
Thu, 13th Jan 2022
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smart home
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monitors
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pro av
The expansion of the smart home industry has been aided by factors such as the increasing necessity of home monitoring systems and the increasing disposable income of people in emerging countries, the report states.

Consumer's paradigms are shifting - what it means for marketers and brands
Thu, 13th Jan 2022
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open source
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gartner
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marketing
“Marketers must recognise that consumers are in the midst of an exhausting practical and spiritual overhaul. That presents an opportunity for their brands to be facilitators of change."

Forter strengthens eCommerce security with Trusted Identities
Tue, 14th Dec 2021
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fraud
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consumer
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identity solutions
Trusted Identities protects against account takeovers that exploit consumer credentials and prevents fraudsters from abusing systems and policies by creating multiple accounts, the company states.

Retail giants abandon paper receipts this Christmas
Fri, 10th Dec 2021
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digital transformation
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christmas
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retailers
Slyp says partnerships with several leading fashion retailers will see the retailers switch off paper receipt printing for in-store purchases across a combined 42 stores.

To disclose or not to disclose?: The significance of data breach disclosure in Aotearoa
Thu, 9th Dec 2021
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cybersecurity
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breach prevention
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privacy
A data breach can be any company's worst nightmare. Not only can it cause catastrophic damage to systems and workflows, but it can also often be extraordinarily damaging and costly.

Cyber attacks increase, despite growing threat awareness in APAC region
Wed, 24th Nov 2021
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endpoint protection
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cybersecurity
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cyber attacks
According to ESET, as people are increasingly dependent on the internet to work, communicate, shop and entertain themselves, scammers are also taking advantage of the new normal to lure victims.