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Building digital trust: Why Australian retailers must prioritise EMM
Data Protection

Building digital trust: Why Australian retailers must prioritise EMM

Australian retailers face growing cyber threats; prioritising Enterprise Mobility Management is vital to protect customer data and maintain trust.

By Michael Dyson • 5 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
Young Australians drive cautious online spending & demand value
Marketing Technologies

Young Australians drive cautious online spending & demand value

Young Australians prioritise cautious online spending by favouring debit cards and demanding value, shaping evolving payment and delivery preferences in eCommerce.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
Ransomware attacks surge 63% in Q2 2025, healthcare hit hard
Ransomware

Ransomware attacks surge 63% in Q2 2025, healthcare hit hard

Ransomware attacks rose 63% in Q2 2025, with healthcare hit hard, marking a record high for the quarter amid a surge in data theft methods.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025
CCL opens Beijing office to boost cross-border eCommerce to UK
Supply Chain

CCL opens Beijing office to boost cross-border eCommerce to UK

CCL has opened a Beijing office to enhance cross-border logistics and customs services for Chinese eCommerce firms targeting the UK and European markets.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025
Sharon Baylay-Bell named chair as PMC gears for global growth
Microsoft

Sharon Baylay-Bell named chair as PMC gears for global growth

PMC appoints Sharon Baylay-Bell as Chair, backed by BGF investment, to drive global growth in technology services for retail and direct-to-consumer brands.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
Exclusive: Inside Motorola Solutions' vision for the future of retail
Hyperscale

Exclusive: Inside Motorola Solutions' vision for the future of retail

Rising violence has prompted retailers and healthcare in Australia and New Zealand to adopt Motorola's body-worn cameras, boosting frontline staff safety.

By Melania Watson • 6 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
US Prime Day online sales hit USD $24.1bn, mobile drives growth
Marketing Technologies

US Prime Day online sales hit USD $24.1bn, mobile drives growth

US Prime Day online sales soared to USD $24.1bn, a 30.3% rise year-on-year, with mobile shopping driving over half of the revenue during the July event.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Jul 2025
Prime Day grows in Australia as shoppers hunt value & savings
Customer Experience

Prime Day grows in Australia as shoppers hunt value & savings

Prime Day in Australia gains momentum as shoppers seek bargains amid rising living costs, with retailers leveraging discounts and omnichannel strategies for growth.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025
Endava unveils new execs to drive AI & global engagement
Artificial Intelligence

Endava unveils new execs to drive AI & global engagement

Endava appoints Alastair Lukies as Chief Engagement Officer and Rob Machin as Chief People and Locations Officer to boost AI-led growth and global engagement.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Amazon dominates Prime Day as rivals see low deal searches
eCommerce

Amazon dominates Prime Day as rivals see low deal searches

Data shows Amazon dominated Prime Day deals in 2024 and 2025, with shoppers rarely searching rival retailers, despite their parallel sales events.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025
Skittles Cloudz launch dazzles Auckland commuters with colour
Metservice

Skittles Cloudz launch dazzles Auckland commuters with colour

MARS brightened Auckland's winter with Skittles Cloudz launch, transforming Britomart Station and MetService for a vibrant commuter experience.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
Australian digital gift card sales surge to AUD $10.9 billion
Digital Transformation

Australian digital gift card sales surge to AUD $10.9 billion

Australian digital gift card sales hit AUD $10.9 billion, with the overall market set to reach AUD $16.8 billion by 2028, led by personalisation and B2B growth.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
Primark cuts costs & emissions with virtual store mapping
Digital Transformation

Primark cuts costs & emissions with virtual store mapping

Primark uses Apollo3D's virtual 3D mapping to cut costs and emissions, upgrading lighting across 350+ UK and European stores with LED technology.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025
Morrisons adopts AI digital twin to boost supply chain resilience
Supply Chain

Morrisons adopts AI digital twin to boost supply chain resilience

Morrisons is adopting Kallikor's AI-powered digital twin to enhance supply chain resilience, aiming for faster, smarter decision-making across its network.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025
Yetipay raises GBP £3.5 million to boost growth in payments
Fintech

Yetipay raises GBP £3.5 million to boost growth in payments

UK payments firm yetipay has raised GBP £3.5 million to fuel growth and new products for hospitality and retail, boosting annual revenues sevenfold.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025
AI & data hurdles stall transport progress & sustainability
Data Analytics

AI & data hurdles stall transport progress & sustainability

AI integration and data quality issues are hindering progress in transportation management, with 48% of organisations losing over 10% of budgets to errors and disruptions.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
Australian shoppers embrace more touchpoints for online discovery
Customer Experience

Australian shoppers embrace more touchpoints for online discovery

Australian shoppers use an average of 4.8 touchpoints for product discovery, blending online search, social media, and influencer input amid easing cost pressures.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
Labelium acquires reegen.ai & names Ben Gibson UK chief executive
Digital Transformation

Labelium acquires reegen.ai & names Ben Gibson UK chief executive

Labelium acquires generative SEO firm reegen.ai and appoints its founder Ben Gibson as UK CEO to boost AI-driven marketing growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025