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Kiwi online retail giant Mighty Ape finds fitting new home
Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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Mighty Ape scales up with a new eco-friendly HQ in Silverdale, doubling capacity for its growing online empire.
Amazon and eBay pushing department stores to extinction
Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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The new generation of tech-savvy shoppers prefer to shop with online platforms like Amazon and eBay that provide lower prices.
Kiwi digital agency secures German web award for second year running
Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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Wellington-based digital agency Resn has been crowned 'Agency of the Year' at the 2018 Awwwards Conference in Berlin, marking its second consecutive win.
Startup uses chatbot to simplify global digital marketing
Thu, 8th Feb 2018
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MemePR’s marketing platform uses artificial intelligence to connect working partners from all around the world with those in need of marketing service.
Full tech takeover not the answer for retail - analyst.
Wed, 7th Feb 2018
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A digital retail analyst says it is important to look at specific needs, rather than rushing into a completely digital solution.
Amazonification of brick and mortar retailers: Why Aussie organisations must mobilise
Tue, 6th Feb 2018
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Mobility is already mission critical in the retail space. Addressing it with a focus on integration will ensure you don't miss the mark.
Sonata Software to help lift 1m Indian craftspeople out of poverty
Tue, 6th Feb 2018
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The Industree Crafts Foundation and Sonata Software are working to bring tech to India's craftspeople and make their businesses sustainable.
Alibaba sets out to eradicate poverty in China through eCommerce
Mon, 5th Feb 2018
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Alibaba launches a CNY ¥10 billion fund to lift impoverished Jeminay County through eCommerce, enhancing agricultural sales and infrastructure development.
Marketo announces Slack integration to improve sales and marketing collaboration
Mon, 5th Feb 2018
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Marketo partners with Slack to boost real-time customer engagement for users, driving sales and marketing synergy.
Oracle MICROS POS vulnerability may compromise 330,000 POS systems
Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
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A vulnerability in Oracle’s POS systems may affect more than 330,000 payment systems across the globe, putting files and sensitive information at risk.
Australian retailers set to face a tough market in 2018
Thu, 1st Feb 2018
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Australian retailers brace for financially tough 2018 due to mortgage stress pressing consumer spending and a rise in insolvencies post-Christmas.
Tourists feel the chill of Antarctica in Air NZ’s next safety video
Wed, 31st Jan 2018
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Air NZ’s next safety video will highlight the fundamental importance of Antarctica in understanding global climate change.
Vend finds Aus retail sales down by 7%
Fri, 26th Jan 2018
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Retail spending in the 2017/2018 holiday period dropped by 7% compared to the previous year, according to Vend data.
Amazon’s foray into Australia may push local retailers to the edge
Thu, 25th Jan 2018
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Amazon's Australian launch threatens local retailers like JB Hi-Fi and Woolworths, urging them to invest in tech and unique customer experiences for survival.
VMware announces availability of Pulse IoT Center
Tue, 23rd Jan 2018
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VMware says they put the Pulse IoT Center through the paces of an extensive beta test with customers and partners going back to June 2017.
Aussie retailers using WeChat as a channel to Chinese consumers
Tue, 23rd Jan 2018
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DaigouSales.com allows Australian brands to sell directly into China via locally based Chinese WeChat users who buy on behalf of their friends.
Auckland among top nine cities for digital payments leadership
Mon, 22nd Jan 2018
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Auckland is named a top digital payments leader, with potential to gain nearly USD $2 billion annually by further reducing cash reliance, a Visa study reveals.
Marketing and messaging trends shaping Facebook Messenger this year
Mon, 22nd Jan 2018
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Improved group chats, realtime features, and visual messaging are just a few of the features in store for messaging app.
Aus payments fintech Verrency signs long-term agreement with UnionPay
Fri, 19th Jan 2018
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Australian fintech Verrency has inked a long-term deal with UnionPay International to integrate its value-added services into UnionPay's UPI Wallet across Asia.
Business guru shares retail tips ahead of Amazon’s arrival
Thu, 18th Jan 2018
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Understanding the fundamentals of business in today's disrupted world will protect New Zealand retailers from Amazon, says author Ed Ludbrook.