Albanese government pledges $18.6 million to small business digital training grants
A new round of funding for digital advisory services is on the way, Small Business Minister Julie Collins says.
“We were wrong”: Kogan posts $35.5 million loss, flags headcount reduction as e-commerce cools
A major slowdown in Australian e-commerce spending has seen Kogan report its first loss since the company's 2016 ASX listing, forcing the retailer to reassess its product line and start reducing its employee headcount.
Shopify cuts 10% of workforce as tech industry layoffs continue
E-commerce giant Shopify will be cutting 10% of its global workforce by the end of the day, resulting in around 1000 workers out of a job.
Booktopia co-founder Tony Nash chooses “better rather than bitter” after being pushed from CEO role
Taking to LinkedIn after the company announcement, Nash said being placed on "gardening leave for 6 months" after 26 years of company leadership is "a bit freaky for an obsessive entrepreneur".
Kmart on why bricks and mortar will always play an important role in customer experience
According to Mark Staton, Kmart’s head of store design, the in-person experience with a brand is not one consumers want to lose.
eBook: Small business growth kit
Whether you’re just starting out or you’re already on your way, you’ll find growth guidance here in Salesforce's small business growth kit.
GMP closes Click Central to focus on GrabOne in New Zealand
Australian online marketplace Click Central closed on Friday as its owners decided to redirect resources to its other online platforms.
Australian flower delivery startup LVLY acquired for $35 million by south-east Asian e-commerce firm
Local flower delivery startup LVLY has been acquired for $35 million by tech firm Limitless Technology, amid ongoing growth in online flower delivery.
Aussie startup raises $25 million to help e-commerce buyers beat the bots for their next ‘hype’ purchase
EQL has raised $25 million in pre-series funding to grow its platform that protects the integrity of instant ‘hype’ e-commerce sales for cult brands and their obsessive fans.
Amazon is playing “catch-up” with its Australian same-day delivery plans, says Zoom2U CEO
Amazon has revealed plans to establish same-day delivery services in Sydney and Melbourne as local online shopping habits boom.
By the numbers: Australia Post’s 2022 online shopping report
Australia Post released its 2022 Inside Australian Online Shopping report on Tuesday, showcasing how the e-commerce sector grew in 2021, and highlighting the trends businesses should look out for in the months to come.
Why the Adore Beauty and 7-Eleven coffee scrub collaboration is a genius marketing play
The coffee scrub collaboration between retailer Adore Beauty and 7-Eleven is surprising and delighting consumers. Here's why it works.