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Omnichannel retail outshines online-only during pandemic
Tue, 12th May 2020
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Although, the research shows that there is still plenty for all online retailers to work on to meet rising customer expectations.
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The rise of contactless card payments in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic
Mon, 11th May 2020
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Amid COVID-19, Australia sees a surge in contactless card payments, enhancing daily safety and convenience, with over half of transactions now contact-free.
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Retailers struggling to meet customer expectations during COVID-19
Tue, 5th May 2020
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A new study shows omnichannel retailers outperforming pure play online firms in Australia during COVID-19, but all struggle with stock and delivery issues.
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Tap-and-go paywave payments the new norm in a COVID-19 world, Mastercard research shows
Fri, 1st May 2020
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Consumer polling by Mastercard showed a significant majority of consumers were using the technology during February and March.
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Kaspersky improves security for ATMs and PoS systems
Tue, 28th Apr 2020
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supply chain & logistics
Kaspersky has launched a new version of its Embedded Systems Security which has improved security for ATMs in remote areas with a 2G internet connection.
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Retailers see immediate lift after Govt's COVID-19 level 3 announcement
Wed, 22nd Apr 2020
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Online retail sales surged in New Zealand following PM Jacinda Ardern's announcement to move to alert level 3 next week, easing COVID-19 lockdown measures.
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Surprise surprise: Kiwis spending less in lockdown, research finds
Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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Lockdown leads Kiwis to slash spending by 32%, with older age groups cutting their expenses most, survey reveals.
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COVID-19 will transform online shopping for foreseeable future - report
Thu, 16th Apr 2020
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Online shopping will undergo a lasting transformation due to COVID-19, with shifts in delivery and returns redefining consumer expectations, says GlobalData.
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COVID-19 highlights need for instant, real-time payments - GlobalData
Tue, 14th Apr 2020
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COVID-19 lockdowns are driving the demand for instant real-time payments, with GlobalData predicting over half a trillion transactions within five years.
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COVID-19: Contactless payment limit increased to $200
Thu, 9th Apr 2020
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supply chain & logistics
New Zealand has increased the contactless payment limit from NZD $80 to NZD $200 to curb COVID-19 spread, rolling out changes over the next few weeks.
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Trade Me outlaws all 'non-essential' items, announces strict new guidelines
Tue, 7th Apr 2020
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Trade Me enforces strict new guidelines, restricting sales to essential items only in compliance with NZ Government alert level 4 lockdown measures.
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Cyclone named essential NZ supplier for online learning devices
Thu, 2nd Apr 2020
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The Ministry of Education has recognised Cyclone as a key supplier for devices essential to online learning, driving the creation of a dedicated online store.
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COVID-19: Adobe unveils index to track changes in consumer behaviour
Wed, 1st Apr 2020
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Adobe launches its Digital Economy Index to monitor shifts in consumer behaviour caused by COVID-19, revealing a 3% rise in digital purchasing power.
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The ghost in the machine that maximizes uptime
Wed, 1st Apr 2020
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China's leading eCommerce platform, Meituan, leverages Intel Memory Failure Prediction to bolster server uptime, predicting failures before they strike.
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Govt widens 'essential products' to include tech goods
Wed, 1st Apr 2020
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New Zealand allows tech goods to be sold as 'essential' during Alert Level 4 lockdown, with firms like Noel Leeming and PB Tech offering items online.
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Zeald offers 'digital lifeline' to New Zealand SMBs
Tue, 31st Mar 2020
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Zeald, a website design and eCommerce specialist, is offering to build a free eCommerce website for struggling small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Online retailers lose millions as 1/3 of customers forget password at checkout
Tue, 31st Mar 2020
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Online retailers are losing millions as research shows one-third of online shoppers abandon their carts at checkout due to forgotten passwords.
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City of Melbourne announces financial package for SMEs to migrate online
Thu, 26th Mar 2020
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The City of Melbourne unveils a AUD $5 million support package to help SMEs enhance eCommerce capabilities and adjust to remote working demands.
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How impatience drives our digital behaviour
Mon, 23rd Mar 2020
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Research shows our digital impatience impacts consumer behaviour, with over half abandoning slow-loading sites and checkout times over 30 seconds.
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Coronavirus: City of Melbourne outlines $10m support package
Wed, 18th Mar 2020
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City of Melbourne announces over $10 million stimulus package to support businesses and jobs amid COVID-19 outbreak.