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European brands shift eCommerce strategies beyond Amazon in 2025
2 days ago
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digital transformation
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supply chain & logistics
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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
2 days ago
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cx
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ecommerce
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
3 days ago
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payment technologies
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personal computing devices
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apple
Temu has joined the International Anti-Counterfeiting Coalition's Marketplace Advisory Council to strengthen efforts against online counterfeit goods.
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Stackpack raises USD $6.3 million to bring AI to vendor management
Last week
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saas
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Stackpack has raised USD $6.3 million to enhance its AI platform that simplifies managing third-party vendor complexities for businesses.
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Linn Academy returns in 2025 to boost ecommerce innovation
Last week
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digital transformation
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supply chain & logistics
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ecommerce
Linnworks will revive its Linn Academy event in June 2025 as it will offer e-commerce retail pros insights, networking, and the latest industry developments.
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Adyen partners with Fiskil to streamline merchant onboarding
This month
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fintech
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digital entertainment
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spotify
Adyen joins forces with Fiskil in Australia to enhance merchant onboarding using Fiskil's Banking API, boosting speed, security, and future financial services.
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Amperity names Dawn Lepore Chairman of the Board
Last month
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digital transformation
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fintech
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cx
Amperity has appointed Dawn G. Lepore as Chairman of its Board, bringing her extensive experience in technology and retail to the role.
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UK shoppers focusing on discounted items - research
Sun, 16th Mar 2025
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martech
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shopping
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ebay
According to the findings, shoppers are taking a strategic approach by thoroughly researching their purchases to find the best deals and prices.
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Linnworks unveils new partnerships & product updates
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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cx
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martech
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commerce systems
Linnworks is unveiling new features on its Connected Commerce Ops platform at the upcoming Linnovation showcase, enhancing support for retailers facing market changes.
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UK ecommerce in 2025: social media & speedy delivery
Fri, 14th Feb 2025
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martech
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personalisation
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cdp
The UK ecommerce landscape is evolving rapidly, with 60.1% of consumers willing to switch brands for better delivery options, highlighting changing preferences.
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Amazon leads Australian marketplace as Catch closes down
Wed, 5th Feb 2025
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ecommerce
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amazon
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digital marketing
Amazon continues to dominate Australia’s marketplace sector, as trust in competitors like Shein and Temu declines, according to the latest consumer report.
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PSG Equity invests in PlentyONE to boost global reach
Tue, 3rd Dec 2024
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ecommerce
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ebay
PSG Equity is set to invest in PlentyONE, enhancing the cloud-based e-commerce ERP's growth across DACH and global markets, strengthening its product offerings.
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Auctane appoints Kelly Vincent as Chief Product Officer
Wed, 13th Nov 2024
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saas
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netapp
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ebay
Auctane has appointed Kelly Vincent as Chief Product Officer, aiming to enhance its shipping and logistics product strategy.
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Brooke Eichhorn joins Behamics to lead APAC partnerships
Tue, 22nd Oct 2024
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cartech
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ecommerce
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ebay
Behamics has appointed former eBay executive Brooke Eichhorn as its new head of commercial partnerships for Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.
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Forterro launches Orderwise Cloud ERP for retail & e-commerce
Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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digital transformation
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apm
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software development
Forterro unveils Orderwise Cloud, a customisable ERP system for retail, wholesale, warehousing, and e-commerce, promising improved security and reduced costs.
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Warehow secures £2.1 million in Series A funding round
Tue, 3rd Sep 2024
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ebay
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funding
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capital raising
eCommerce fulfilment specialist Warehow has raised £2.1 million in Series A funding, led by the Midlands Engine Investment Fund II and Mercia Ventures.
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AppScenic launches new AI tools for eCommerce automation
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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martech
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commerce systems
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ECommerce platform AppScenic has launched AI tools using OpenAI's API to help retailers optimise product pages, marketing, and SEO, streamlining store management.
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AI in Commerce: Why retailers need to beware
Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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it training
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cx
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martech
Retailers must tread cautiously with AI technology, where data quality and ethical use are critical for truly beneficial outcomes.
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Pattern study reveals trust gap in Australian online shopping
Tue, 28th May 2024
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fintech
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financial systems
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amazon
Australian shoppers trust Amazon far more than emerging rivals Temu and Shein, reveals a Pattern study. Only 7% vouch for Temu's product quality.
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New report reveals shifting consumer priorities in 2024 retail
Tue, 21st May 2024
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supply chain & logistics
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amazon
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ebay
In 2024, transparency and pricing have overtaken next-day delivery as top consumer priorities, pushing retailers to refine logistics and embrace connected commerce, Linnworks reports.