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Canadian online retailers see 9% sales boost during Prime Day

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Canadian online retailers outside Amazon saw sales jump up to 23% during Prime Day, despite offering smaller discounts than last year, Salesforce reports.
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Prime Day grows in Australia as shoppers hunt value & savings

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Prime Day in Australia gains momentum as shoppers seek bargains amid rising living costs, with retailers leveraging discounts and omnichannel strategies for growth.
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Tradebyte launches TB.360 Pro to enhance brand marketplace data

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Tradebyte launches TB.360 Pro, an upgraded analytics platform helping fashion brands optimise sales, returns and retail media across marketplaces like Amazon and ASOS.
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Agentic AI drives retail shift from legacy systems to smart commerce

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Retailers are adopting agentic AI to overcome outdated systems, enabling smarter, faster eCommerce that meets modern consumer demands for personalised digital experiences.
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Australian brands at serious risk of being crushed by global eCommerce giants, expert warns

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Australian brands risk being crushed by global eCommerce giants as local e-tailers lag in digital maturity amid booming online sales in 2024.
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Canada pulls back on Digital Services Tax to advance US trade talks

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Trump previously stalled trade talks with Canada in protest over its new 3% Digital Services Tax on major tech firms, escalating bilateral tensions.
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AWS opens Singapore Innovation Hub & launches AI Springboard

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AWS has opened its first Asia Pacific Innovation Hub in Singapore, launching the AI Springboard to boost AI adoption among 300 local enterprises.
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Monday.com appoints Harris Beber as new Chief Marketing Officer

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Monday.com has appointed Harris Beber as Chief Marketing Officer to lead global marketing from New York, starting 3 July 2025 amid its growth plans.
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Shipperfy launches to streamline ecommerce shipping for SMEs

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Sydney-based Correllink launches Shipperfy, a platform that streamlines shipping for SMEs by consolidating orders across eBay, Amazon and Shopify.
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Amazon to invest AUD $20 billion in Australian AI expansion

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Amazon will invest AUD $20 billion to expand its Australian data centres from 2025-29, aiming to boost AI adoption and create skilled jobs nationwide.
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Snowdon Timber boosts efficiency with Linnworks automation upgrade

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Snowdon Timber has boosted efficiency by automating ecommerce with Linnworks, processing over 200 daily orders while cutting operational costs.
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Jenny Welsh joins UniTaskr to drive global growth, diversity

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Jenny Welsh joins UniTaskr as Head of Growth and Strategy to spearhead global expansion and promote diversity in the student work platform sector.
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Cyberattack on major food distributor sparks supply chain fears

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A cyberattack on United Natural Foods, a key supplier for Whole Foods, risks widespread disruption to North America’s food supply chains and grocery availability.
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Australia's data centre boom shifts to regional areas

Thu, 29th May 2025
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Australia's data centre market is booming, with regional sites rising fast due to AI advances and renewable energy, doubling facilities in five years.
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HONOR launches 400 Pro 5G in UK, camera AI features

Fri, 23rd May 2025
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HONOR launches its AI-packed HONOR 400 Pro 5G and HONOR 400 5G smartphones in the UK, starting from GBP £399.99 with advanced camera features.
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European brands shift eCommerce strategies beyond Amazon in 2025

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Nearly 80% of European brands plan to expand eCommerce beyond Amazon in 2025, embracing hybrid models amid rising costs and operational challenges.
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Convenience & trust top price as key to online shoppers in 2025

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Australian online shoppers now prioritise product range, convenience, and trust over low prices as marketplaces face pricing pressures in 2025, says Pattern study.
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Temu joins global council to step up fight against online fakes

Wed, 21st May 2025
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Temu has joined the International Anti-Counterfeiting Coalition's Marketplace Advisory Council to strengthen efforts against online counterfeit goods.
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AI speeds up SEO for eCommerce brands facing new challenges

Thu, 15th May 2025
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AI technology accelerates SEO for eCommerce brands, cutting product page update times from weeks to hours while improving search alignment and conversions.
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Motorola edge 60 fusion arrives in Australia for AUD $699

Thu, 15th May 2025
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Motorola launches the edge 60 fusion in Australia for AUD $699, featuring AI-driven tools, a Sony LYTIA 700C sensor, and its brightest display yet.