Riding the e-commerce wave: Aussie startup Marketplacer secures $20 million, and gears up for US expansion
Marketplacer has bagged $20 million for its tech helping traditional retailers (and new entrants) stay abreast of the e-commerce revolution.
Vic government launches $1,200 grants to help SMEs go digital: Here’s what you need to know
The Victorian government has unveiled the details of its $20 million Small Business Digital Adaptation Program, offering rebates of $1,200.
Instagram bolsters business offering, and launches pre-Christmas sales holiday for Aussie retailers
Instagram is adding to its e-commerce capabilities in Australia, and launching a world-first in-app sales event to celebrate.
European Commission cracks down on Amazon, finding e-commerce giant breached anti-competition rules
The European Commission has come to a preliminary conclusion that Amazon breached antitrust rules, distorting competition in online retail.
The AI startups that predicted the US election result, where traditional polling fell short
In the wake of the historic 2020 US presidential election it looks like yet another occupation is set for robot takeover — that of the pollster.
From Insta campaign to permanent marketplace: PayPal partnership cements Buy From The Bush in Aussie retail landscape
Buy From The Bush has partnered with PayPal, turning what started as a humble hashtag into a permanent marketplace for regional businesses.
How 33 million views on TikTok led to a 1000% sales boost for this Yarra Valley beauty business
My Glow 2 has seen sales increase by more than 1000% during COVID-19 pandemic, and its founders put much of that down to TikTok.
Aussie business threatened with legal action over clothing featuring viral TikTok star
Fleetwood Mac-singing TikTok sensation Nathan Apodaca is reportedly suing Aussie brand Culture Kings for using his image without permission.
On Amazon’s Prime Day, this business increased sales tenfold and smashed its daily revenue record twice
As Amazon’s Prime Day sales extravaganza draws to a close, Zenify has seen 48 hours of record-breaking sales.
The COVIDSafe app has identified just 14 COVID-19 cases — and not a single one in Victoria
The government’s much-hyped COVIDSafe contact-tracing app has led to the identification of just 14 cases of COVID-19, all in New South Wales.
Volt partners with Microsoft to usher in a new era of Banking-as-a-Service
Neobank Volt has announced a partnership with Microsoft and tech provider LAB3, to develop its Volt 2.0 Banking-as-a-Service platform.
This workout timer startup had a $25,000 Kickstarter goal… but raised $1.1 million instead
Having set out to raise $24,598 in crowdfunding, startup Timebirds has now attracted more than $1.1 million, and counting.