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Cardholders will get protection from AI agent mistakes as the payments group extends its network safeguards to software-led purchases.
Retailers are shifting towards domestic and European markets as cost pressures and slower US demand reshape parcel volumes across Scurri's platform.
Search demand is surging as shoppers use AI tools to cut through crowded skincare choices, though experts warn they cannot diagnose serious conditions.
Growing distrust of AI-made posts is pushing brands towards human-led social campaigns as younger shoppers increasingly favour authenticity online.
Disabled shoppers face repeated barriers online, as retail sites log 27% more accessibility errors than the average website, a report says.
The fashion retailer wants more shoppers to find its clothing through generic searches, reducing reliance on branded traffic and paid ads.
Retailers could miss out on AI-led discovery unless product data is structured for answer engines, according to a Megantic and Shopify APAC whitepaper.
The hire comes as the software group steps up AI and automation across its commerce platform, aiming to simplify operations for retailers and brands.
Many firms are preparing to let software bargain and buy for them, even as consumers remain wary of giving AI free rein over spending.
Staff and creditors face uncertainty as both businesses keep trading under external control while receivers assess their future.
Tens of thousands of dollars in disputed payments have left a Sydney skincare business exposed as household budgets tighten and chargeback fraud rises.
Early tests suggest conversational search is helping shoppers buy more quickly, with the new tool lifting online sales conversion by up to 25%.
Boardroom support for Dig’s expansion into consumer fintech has been bolstered by Ideal World co-founder Paul Wright’s appointment.
Almost nine in 10 New Zealanders worry about online identity theft as Experian says fraud losses and AI scams are climbing.
Adoption of Taboola’s AI Q&A tool is accelerating as publishers seek to hold readers on-site and monetise search habits reshaped by generative AI.
Fraud is eroding trust in digital services, with 56% of Australians saying they have already suffered online scams or identity theft.
Consumer spending held up last month, with online sales values rising 11.4% year on year even as volumes slipped 0.5% from January.
Faster sites and steadier checkouts are helping Australian retailers reduce cart abandonment and cope with traffic spikes.
Rising fees and tighter household budgets are pushing more Canadians to split their money across digital and traditional providers.
The deal gives retailers broader same-day and on-demand options, as Australia Post extends reach to almost 90% of the population.