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Scream if you want to go faster; 5 ways retailers can improve order fulfillment during peak season
Customer Experience

Scream if you want to go faster; 5 ways retailers can improve order fulfillment during peak season

As Australia's retailers navigate inflation and reduced spending, improved order fulfilment during peak season is crucial for operational efficiency and customer loyalty.

By Jamie Cairns • 5 min read • Mon, 23rd Sep 2024
A/NZ consumers cut back spending at small businesses amid inflation
eCommerce

A/NZ consumers cut back spending at small businesses amid inflation

A study by Constant Contact shows that 60% of A/NZ consumers are spending less at SMBs due to inflation, the highest rate among surveyed regions.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Sep 2024
Q1 2024 sees major $9.83billion currency impact headwind
Data Analytics

Q1 2024 sees major $9.83billion currency impact headwind

Kyriba's Q1 2024 Currency Impact Report has revealed a USD $9.83 billion negative impact due to currency fluctuations, signalling heightened FX risks for global firms.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2024
Adobe reveals USD $14.2 billion online sales during Prime Day
Data Analytics

Adobe reveals USD $14.2 billion online sales during Prime Day

Adobe reports a record USD $14.2 billion in Amazon Prime Day sales for US retailers, an 11% YoY increase, driven by a surge in mobile shopping and steep discounts.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Jul 2024
UKI SME confidence rises amidst economic optimism
Elections

UKI SME confidence rises amidst economic optimism

Vistage's latest UKI SME CEO Confidence Index reveals growing optimism among business leaders, with 62% forecasting a revenue boost in the next year ahead of the General Election.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Jul 2024
Adobe forecasts USD $14 billion online spend for Prime Day
Data Analytics

Adobe forecasts USD $14 billion online spend for Prime Day

Adobe projects a record-breaking USD $14 billion online spend for Prime Day, driven by significant discounts, mobile shopping, and BNPL services.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024

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A chokehold on small businesses: how late payments are hindering economic growth
Financial Systems

A chokehold on small businesses: how late payments are hindering economic growth

Late payments cost Kiwi small businesses GBP £827 million in 2023, threatening their survival and hampering economic growth amidst rising inflation and interest rates.

By Bridget Snelling • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Oct 2024
Deliver when it matters most: Retention and revenue this peak season
Customer Experience

Deliver when it matters most: Retention and revenue this peak season

As Cyber Weekend approaches, Australian retailers face increased pressure to enhance delivery services amid subdued spending and rising consumer expectations.

By Rob Hango-Zada • 5 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024
Is a unified technology approach key to retail growth?
Customer Experience

Is a unified technology approach key to retail growth?

Australia's retail sector sees cautious growth amid falling inflation, with technology seen as key to cutting costs and boosting efficiency.

By Simon Le Grand • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Oct 2024
What is the Auckland tech hiring market experiencing?
Unified Communications

What is the Auckland tech hiring market experiencing?

Auckland's tech hiring market sees cautious optimism as Reserve Bank rate cuts uplift sentiment, but slow recovery and 'brain drain' pose challenges.

By Kara Smith • 5 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
How financial wellness programs can help companies save big
Human Capital Management

How financial wellness programs can help companies save big

Implementing financial wellness programs can help Australian companies save significantly by reducing absenteeism and staff turnover, boosting productivity.

By Nicole Kelly • 4 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
Crypto market plummets 20% amid global financial downturn
Crypto

Crypto market plummets 20% amid global financial downturn

The cryptocurrency market plummets nearly 20%, dropping to USD $1.76 trillion, as Bitcoin and Ethereum face double-digit declines.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Aug 2024
Zeller comments on Australia's move to decommission 3G networks
Hardware

Zeller comments on Australia's move to decommission 3G networks

Australia's 3G networks will be decommissioned next month, posing potential disruptions for retailers and hospitality businesses that rely on outdated tech.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
Chronos Agency expands to Australia amid ecommerce demand shift
Customer Experience

Chronos Agency expands to Australia amid ecommerce demand shift

Chronos Agency has expanded into Australia, appointing Nina Jung as Chief Revenue Officer, as demand grows for sustainable ecommerce strategies focused on customer retention.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
Southeast Asian retailers boost social commerce amid challenges
Data Analytics

Southeast Asian retailers boost social commerce amid challenges

A report by Shopify reveals that 68% of Southeast Asian retailers are increasing social commerce spending as economic pressures reshape consumer behaviour.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024
Kōura Wealth invests USD $5m of KiwiSaver funds into Bitcoin
Crypto

Kōura Wealth invests USD $5m of KiwiSaver funds into Bitcoin

Kōura's Wealth's bold USD $5 million Bitcoin investment in KiwiSaver has surged to a whopping USD $7.5 million.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Jul 2024
NZ businesses shift from survival to growth, says 2degrees study
Productivity

NZ businesses shift from survival to growth, says 2degrees study

A study by 2degrees reveals that New Zealand businesses are shifting from survival to growth, with more firms thriving and optimistic about future revenue.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2024