Amazon stories

Kelly Wearmouth appointed as MD of Mars United ANZ
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Mars United Commerce has appointed Kelly Wearmouth as Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand, aiming to enhance regional growth and client services.

Retail report: UK consumers prioritise convenient deliveries
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The Metapack report reveals that by 2025, 60.1% of UK consumers prioritise delivery convenience, highlighting a shift towards innovative retail strategies.

UK ecommerce in 2025: social media & speedy delivery
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The UK ecommerce landscape is evolving rapidly, with 60.1% of consumers willing to switch brands for better delivery options, highlighting changing preferences.

Amazon Australia introduces PayTo with NAB & Banked
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Banked has partnered with National Australia Bank to introduce PayTo on Amazon Australia, offering secure, direct payments from customers' bank accounts.

Amazon leads Australian marketplace as Catch closes down
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Amazon continues to dominate Australia’s marketplace sector, as trust in competitors like Shein and Temu declines, according to the latest consumer report.

DYOR partners Ava Labs amid drastic Avalanche fee cuts
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DYOR has partnered with Ava Labs to enhance the Avalanche blockchain experience, capitalising on a dramatic 96% cut in gas fees.

Battle for survival: Turning peak season learnings into 2025 strategies
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Retailers face a survival battle in 2025, with economic pressures and customer expectations reshaping the e-commerce landscape following a strong 2024 peak season.

Simple Sellers offers expert Amazon guidance from Sydney
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e-learning
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Sydney-based Simple Sellers, founded by ex-Amazon employees, guides businesses through Amazon's complexities with a tailored five-step framework.

Amazon & Temu rivalry heats up in Australian eCommerce
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Pattern's 2025 eCommerce forecast reveals Australia's online retail landscape will undergo major transformations, driven by Amazon's new budget-friendly store and social commerce trends.

Karl Triebes named Chief Product Officer at Ivanti
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Karl Triebes has been appointed Chief Product Officer at Ivanti, bringing over 30 years of tech expertise to enhance product strategy and customer satisfaction.

Bitcoin ranked 7th largest global asset in 2024 report
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In its January Monthly Markets Insights, Binance Australia reported Bitcoin's rise to the 7th largest global asset, signalling strong growth in the crypto market.

Spreetail unveils profit-sharing to benefit top partners
Mon, 30th Dec 2024
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supply chain & logistics
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ecommerce
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Spreetail has launched a profit-sharing initiative, Shareback, to reward top partners who exceed profit expectations with a share of unexpected margins.

Australians increasingly turn to AI chatbots for holiday shopping
Wed, 18th Dec 2024
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A new study reveals that nearly a third of Australian shoppers are embracing AI chatbots for holiday shopping, marking a shift in consumer behaviour.

Bitcoin surpasses USD $100K, enters top seven assets
Thu, 5th Dec 2024
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Bitcoin has shattered the USD $100,000 barrier, reaching a market capitalisation of USD $2.03 trillion and joining the ranks of the world's top assets.

PSG Equity invests in PlentyONE to boost global reach
Tue, 3rd Dec 2024
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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.

Adobe names Lara Balazs as new chief marketing officer
Tue, 3rd Dec 2024
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Adobe has appointed Lara Balazs as its new Chief Marketing Officer, tasked with enhancing global marketing strategies under CEO Shantanu Narayen.

Moomoo Australia partners with GraniteShares for exclusive ETFs
Thu, 28th Nov 2024
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Moomoo Australia has partnered exclusively with GraniteShares to improve access to specialist ETFs, enhancing investment opportunities for Australian investors.

Australian firms encouraged to adopt platform strategies
Wed, 27th Nov 2024
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As Australia and New Zealand gear up for 2025, organisations are grappling with productivity and data management challenges, warns expert Mark Jobbins.

Santander appoints dentsu for global SME trade platform
Mon, 25th Nov 2024
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Santander has appointed dentsu to enhance its international growth platform for SMEs, targeting 45 markets over the next five years.

Cybercriminals target shoppers with 38 million phishing scams
Mon, 25th Nov 2024
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Cybercriminals launched over 38 million phishing attacks in 2024, with a 25% rise in threats targeting online retailers amid Black Friday sales.