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Top global consumer trends for 2025: report insights
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Top global consumer trends for 2025: report insights

Euromonitor International's latest report reveals five key consumer trends for 2025, highlighting shifts in spending and sustainability amid evolving habits.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Nov 2024
Miros raises EUR€6 million to enhance visual search tech
Data Analytics

Miros raises EUR€6 million to enhance visual search tech

Miros has raised EUR €6 million in a pre-Series A funding round to enhance its visual AI technology, aiming to revolutionise online shopping.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Nov 2024
Afterpay insights reveal early holiday shopping trends
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Afterpay insights reveal early holiday shopping trends

Afterpay's Festive Insights report reveals a surge in early holiday shopping, with Australians averaging AUD $1,400 each and a 25% sales increase.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Nov 2024
Australians opt for digital detox as social media use declines
Marketing Technologies

Australians opt for digital detox as social media use declines

Australians are cutting down on social media use, especially apps like Snapchat and TikTok, as they embrace digital detox, a new report reveals.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Sep 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Online shopping stories

Ecommpay advises on optimising festive checkout processes
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Ecommpay advises on optimising festive checkout processes

Ecommpay is urging eCommerce merchants to enhance checkout processes ahead of the festive season, with conversion rates averaging just 58%.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
SHEIN's digital market share, app strength make the case for IPO
eCommerce

SHEIN's digital market share, app strength make the case for IPO

As SHEIN mulls a potential IPO in London, its digital dominance and robust app engagement position the fast-fashion brand strongly amid criticism.

By Inès Durand • 5 min read • Fri, 15th Nov 2024
UK shoppers struggle with tech issues on Black Friday deals
Customer Experience

UK shoppers struggle with tech issues on Black Friday deals

New research by HONOR reveals UK shoppers face technology challenges during Black Friday, with 1 in 3 experiencing device freezes while bargain hunting.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Nov 2024
Tips to shop safely online during Black Friday frenzy
Cybersecurity

Tips to shop safely online during Black Friday frenzy

As Black Friday and Cyber Monday approach, experts urge vigilance against online scams, with Australians losing AUD $14.9 million to scams last year.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Nov 2024
AI drives Black Friday strategies for UK marketers & shoppers
Customer Experience

AI drives Black Friday strategies for UK marketers & shoppers

A new report reveals that 54% of UK marketers are using AI for Black Friday pricing, while 31% of consumers plan to harness AI for deal hunting.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Nov 2024
Report reveals Kiwis' festive dining shifts for Christmas 2024
eCommerce

Report reveals Kiwis' festive dining shifts for Christmas 2024

Appetise Insights' latest report reveals changing Christmas dining preferences in New Zealand, with Kiwis opting for budget-friendly, diverse meals this year.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Sun, 10th Nov 2024
UK study reveals eCommerce checkout inefficiencies
Customer Experience

UK study reveals eCommerce checkout inefficiencies

A UK study by Ecommpay and IMRG shows eCommerce checkout inefficiencies are hindering conversions, revealing an average conversion rate of just 58%.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2024
Loop launches Offset to manage return costs efficiently
Customer Experience

Loop launches Offset to manage return costs efficiently

Loop has unveiled Offset, a pre-purchase returns solution aimed at helping Australian retailers manage return logistics as the holiday season approaches.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2024
Norton report warns UK shoppers of holiday cyber risks
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Norton report warns UK shoppers of holiday cyber risks

Shoppers in the UK are advised to remain vigilant over holiday discounts, as a report reveals soaring risks of digital identity theft amid festive deals.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Nov 2024
Australians increase Christmas budgets, focus on savings
Artificial Intelligence

Australians increase Christmas budgets, focus on savings

A recent Pureprofile study reveals Australians plan to increase their Christmas spending, with budgets rising to AUD $468 for gifts and AUD $406 for food.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Oct 2024
Customer experience: The heart of sustainable growth
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Customer experience: The heart of sustainable growth

Customer experience drives sustainable financial growth, risking AUD $87 billion if ignored. Digital banks leverage automation for seamless service.

By Darren Cockerell • 5 min read • Tue, 1st Oct 2024
Most Britons worry over control of personal data online
Fintech

Most Britons worry over control of personal data online

A Ping Identity survey reveals that 75% of Britons feel they lack control over their online data, fuelling concerns over privacy, fraud, and identity theft.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Sep 2024
Why it's now easier to sell in the US than in the EU
eCommerce

Why it's now easier to sell in the US than in the EU

UK eCommerce sellers are shifting focus to the US over the EU due to fewer language barriers and simpler tax regulations, making the US market more accessible.

By Ben Sztejka • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Sep 2024
Australian businesses must adapt to payment trends: Worldpay
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Australian businesses must adapt to payment trends: Worldpay

Australian consumers' payment preferences are evolving, with security and variety boosting revenue potential, says Worldpay's new report.

By Worldpay • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Sep 2024