Online shopping stories - Page 11

Banks will bear the brunt of fraud during Black Friday and Cyber Monday, warns Sarah Whipp, head of go to market strategy at Callsign.

Black Friday is arguably the most anticipated retail sales period in the world, when brands offer consumers the largest discounts and promotional offers.

Mastercard urges Kiwis to prioritise online security during Black Friday sales, releasing a guide to help shoppers avoid fraud as online shopping surges.

Social commerce in South East Asia is booming, with 96% of marketers in a new survey foreseeing its growing importance over the next five years.

Despite high adoption of AI, retailers still need improvements in hyper-personalisation and customer intent understanding, reveals Lucidworks research.

Almost 50% of Australian Buy Now Pay Later users have cancelled or stopped using their credit cards, according to new research by Mozo.com.au.

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

TheMarket launches in NZ with 1,500+ brands, revolutionizing Kiwi online shopping with diverse global options.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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