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Should we be changing how we borrow and invest?
eCommerce

Should we be changing how we borrow and invest?

Borrowers and savers face a shift as New Zealand rates fall, prompting calls to move cash into productive assets rather than bank deposits.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Sun, 1st Sep 2019
Mighty Ape offers Afterpay in New Zealand - finally
Online shopping

Mighty Ape offers Afterpay in New Zealand - finally

New Zealanders can now indulge in flexible payments as Mighty Ape finally introduces Afterpay, allowing customers to spread the cost of purchases interest-free.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Aug 2019
Is an industrial development boom coming to New Zealand?
Supply Chain

Is an industrial development boom coming to New Zealand?

Demand for warehouse space is rising as online retail squeezes physical stores, with New Zealand investors watching Australia’s boom closely.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Sun, 14th Jul 2019
Samsung & Trade Me offer AI-powered shopping
Artificial Intelligence

Samsung & Trade Me offer AI-powered shopping

Samsung and Trade Me unveil a groundbreaking AI-powered shopping experience, allowing users to snap photos and find similar items instantly via Bixby Vision.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Feb 2019
Startup launches online marketplace for lending items in AU
Online shopping

Startup launches online marketplace for lending items in AU

Think TradeMe, eBay, Amazon, except instead of buying products, you're renting spare items from everyday consumers.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Jan 2019
Property and construction workers in particularly short supply
Data Analytics

Property and construction workers in particularly short supply

Demand for construction professionals is likely to keep outstripping supply this year, as New Zealand presses ahead with its housing push.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 8th Apr 2018
Westpac and Paymark team up to evolve digital payments
Fintech

Westpac and Paymark team up to evolve digital payments

Westpac has partnered with Paymark to launch Online EFTPOS, allowing New Zealanders to securely purchase goods online using their mobile phones.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Jan 2018
Beware online shoppers, your details may not be safe
Marketing Technologies

Beware online shoppers, your details may not be safe

Mastercard urges New Zealanders to boost their online security as 60% shop online monthly; simple steps like strong passwords can help protect personal details.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Dec 2017

Global Stories

Online shopping stories

Australian online purchasing lags behind global counterparts
Data Analytics

Australian online purchasing lags behind global counterparts

Australia lags behind in online purchasing despite high digital device adoption, according to a survey by Boston Consulting Group.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 7th May 2019
Instagram: The next big thing in online shopping?
Marketing Technologies

Instagram: The next big thing in online shopping?

This week Instagram announced a new feature called checkout, which allows users to buy products they find on Instagram.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2019
As online GST looms, Kiwis aren't too fussed about it
Customer Relationship Management

As online GST looms, Kiwis aren't too fussed about it

A recent Canstar Blue online shopping consumer poll found that only 29% of 1659 respondents will be put off buying things from international websites.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Feb 2019
How to stay safe when shopping online
Firewalls

How to stay safe when shopping online

As holiday sales entice online shoppers, security firm Palo Alto Networks advises vigilance to avoid scams and protect financial details from cybercriminals.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Dec 2018
Don't let criminals ruin your online shopping
Internet of Things

Don't let criminals ruin your online shopping

As holiday shopping ramps up online, security firm Trend Micro warns of cybercriminals targeting consumers. Follow their tips to stay safe.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Tue, 20th Nov 2018
How online retail businesses need to bundle security into customer experience
Customer Relationship Management

How online retail businesses need to bundle security into customer experience

eCommerce sites, in particular, are increasingly targeted by hackers due to the sensitive payment card information.

By Shahnawaz Backer • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Oct 2018
Cyber criminals using lookalike online shopping domains to phish buyers
Phishing

Cyber criminals using lookalike online shopping domains to phish buyers

Venafi warns of rising fake domains that mimic top retailers to scam online shoppers, as holiday season nears.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Oct 2018
AR, VR ready to roll out and revolutionise retail - GlobalData
Customer Experience

AR, VR ready to roll out and revolutionise retail - GlobalData

AR and VR technologies are reshaping the retail landscape by improving customer experience both in-store and online.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Jun 2018
Online retail giant's Australia launch shakes local market
Marketing Technologies

Online retail giant's Australia launch shakes local market

Zara's launch of its online store in Australia has caused local retailers to dramatically increase their ad spend, according to data from SEMrush.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 1st May 2018
Adobe announces innovations for retailers in Adobe Experience Cloud
Marketing Technologies

Adobe announces innovations for retailers in Adobe Experience Cloud

Adobe unveils new tools in Adobe Experience Cloud to help retailers optimise in-store shopping, personalise experiences with big data, and enhance visual media.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jan 2018