“Discount theft”: Shoplifting spikes in Australia as Coles, Woolworths crack down on $3.37 billion problem
Shoplifting is on the rise in Australia, with self-service checkouts, cyber security demands and the cost of living cited as culprits.
“Prepare for long hours”: How Aussie bedtech business Ettitude became an American success story
Ettitude has growth like a sprout in the United States over the last 18 months, as founder Phoebe Yu charts her eco-awareness ambitions overseas.
Contrepreneur: Amazon published a book filled with blank pages and told customers it was a #1 best-seller
A British entrepreneur demonstrates how easy it is to become a #1 Amazon best-seller in a bid to expose dodgy business gurus trying to flog their snake oil.
“Opportunity to pivot”: Why Hunting for George is quitting retail
Hunting for George is pivoting away from online retail and towards creative media in a move that will see founder Jo Harris leave the company.
Amazon unveils 65-hour extended Prime Day in bid to woo Aussie shoppers
Amazon has extended its Prime Day event for Australian customers as it looks to establish its evolved offer with local shoppers.
Kmart owner Wesfarmers to buy Catch Group for $230 million in bid to bolster e-commerce
Wesfarmers has inked a deal to buy fast growing e-commerce business Catch Group for $230 million, a move slated to improve its department stores.
Australia’s most popular shopping holidays revealed as e-commerce hits a major milestone
E-commerce has hit a major milestone, but there are concerns a desire for revenue and volume is coming at the expense of profitability.
Why brick-and-mortar will drive e-commerce by turning stores into distribution centres
As e-commerce thrives, and with online sales consistently on the rise, opinions are unsurprisingly divided when it comes to clicks versus bricks.
Locked and uploaded: How to take bricks-and-mortar stores digital with video
Here are four tried-and-tested lessons in how video can replicate the in-store experiences customers have in an online environment.
“Blind spot”: Australia’s biggest websites unable to differentiate robots from humans
Cyber security experts warn botnet attacks are becoming more common as new research shows most aren't able to tell the difference between robots and humas.
“Difficult news”: Oxfam Australia shutters stores as not-for-profits struggle with retail reckoning
After more than 50 years in the game, Oxfam Australia has announced it is moving out of retail, amid ongoing disruption in the sector.
Confusion reigns as angry Neto retailers consider switching providers
Confused and angry business owners are threatening to switch providers in droves as Neto scrambles to clarify how big its price increase will be.