Online shopping stories

Cloudinary's survey reveals 93% of retailers see up to 4x better results from personalisation, boosting online and in-store customer experiences globally.

White Fox leads as Australia’s most searched fashion brand globally, with 687,220 monthly searches and millions of social media followers worldwide.

Tech entrepreneur Ashley Bailey's Dig This Deal campaign has raised GBP £255,000 to grow its AI shopping platform, expanding product listings and boosting sustainable options.

Visa has launched Intelligent Commerce, partnering with AI leaders to enable secure, AI-assisted shopping and payments tailored to user preferences.

Radware's 2025 report reveals 57% of 2024 holiday e-commerce traffic was from bots, marking a shift with AI-enhanced bots outpacing human shoppers online.

Retailers in Australia and New Zealand are adopting AI strategies, leveraging Snowflake's Data Cloud to enhance customer experiences and streamline operations.

Mastercard has unveiled a five-year strategy to innovate payment methods in Australia, tackling a surge in card fraud that nearly hit $1 billion in 2024.

Samsung Electronics has unveiled Gemini Live, a new AI feature for Galaxy S25 users, enabling real-time visual conversations through a free software update.

YouTube has launched its Shopping affiliate programme in Singapore with Shopee, enabling creators to tag products in videos and drive sales while engaging audiences.

A recent SOTI report reveals that social commerce is reshaping Canadian retail, with 48% of consumers favouring it, though 74% voice security concerns.

Try With Mirra launches a Try Before You Buy service, allowing Australian customers to sample luxury eyewear at home to boost online shopping confidence.

A new study by InternetNZ reveals half of New Zealanders now spend four or more hours online daily, with significant usage noted among younger adults.

AliExpress marks its 15th anniversary this month by reinforcing its commitment to the UK market with improved logistics and customer service, celebrating with a major sale.

According to the findings, shoppers are taking a strategic approach by thoroughly researching their purchases to find the best deals and prices.

Afterpay is set to reintroduce its Mystery Market event during Afterpay Day, offering over AUD $100,000 in prizes and immersive virtual reality experiences.

Dentsu Digital and SmartOSC have unveiled their Headless Commerce Accelerator to revolutionise digital shopping experiences, enhancing efficiency for retailers.

A new report by Constructor reveals that online shoppers using search bars account for 44% of site revenue, highlighting the need for tailored ecommerce strategies.

Sciative Solutions has revealed that 66% of Gen Z prefer online shopping, highlighting the importance of e-commerce, product quality, and customer reviews.

A new report reveals that 63% of UK online shoppers find eCommerce tactics manipulative, highlighting a disconnect between consumer needs and digital retail.

The UK ecommerce landscape is evolving rapidly, with 60.1% of consumers willing to switch brands for better delivery options, highlighting changing preferences.