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E-commerce

Mars research reveals a new future for shopping and retail
AI could automate repeat purchases through shopping assistants.

Mars research reveals a new future for shopping and retail

Physical stores and digital shopping platforms are set to shift from transactions to discovery and experiences as AI automates more everyday purchases, according to research by Mars, Kantar and Synthesis. T...
Fanta and Snapchat launch interactive Snap Map campaign with 7-Eleven
From trade terms to boardroom value: The joint business planning shift
Cart 8 launches, a marketplace for South Australian F&B brands
South Africa’s Pick n Pay launches AI grocery shopping assistant

E-commerce Archives

delivery truck

Delivery is costing you more than you think

For FMCG suppliers, every delivery today is a referendum on your entire operation.
Sam’s Club storefront.

How Walmart turned delivery speed into its big advantage

Rapid delivery, AI personalisation and drone technology lifted e-commerce growth in the latest quarter.
Petrol pump at service station.

Why click and collect is winning Australia’s fuel price crunch

Rising petrol and delivery costs are turning click and collect into retail’s most efficient fulfilment model.
Edible Blooms

Edible Blooms merges three sites to create Australia’s largest of its kind

More than 700 products will be sold, with each brand retaining its own storefront and identity.
Costco warehouse store entrance.

How is Costco sustaining growth amid tariffs and expansion?

Strong membership renewals, digital growth and steady warehouse openings helped the retail giant deliver another robust ...
white and red labeled pack on white shelf

Woolworths AI agent rambles about its ‘mother’ revealing deep tech problems

Instead of sticking to groceries, recipes and basket suggestions, Olive reportedly produced strange, overly human-like r...
Ocado

Job cuts, lapsed deals and Coles: What’s really going on at Ocado

Ocado is betting that new licensing deals and partners like Coles can finally vindicate its bold grocery vision.
Amazon Harris Farm

Amazon partners with Harris Farm on grocery deal

Customers can now purchase fresh groceries through Amazon’s website for the first time.

Inside Amazon’s big bet on Harris Farm

The launch of the partnership shows how Amazon plans to win Australian households’ weekly shop over time.
DoorDash staff delivers Aldi products

DoorDash to deliver Aldi’s liquor range in NSW, Victoria

Starting January 21, shoppers in the two states can order Aldi’s beers, wines and spirits straight to their door.
Too Good to Go

Too Good To Go reports rapid growth following Aotearoa debut

Since its launch last year, the platform's partner network has expanded to 115 local businesses.
Image of Computer Screen With Cancel My Subscription Message.

HelloFresh, Youfoodz to face court over misleading subscription plans

“Businesses using confusing and complicated subscription cancellation policies are a matter of significant public concer...
The logo of Amazon at the company's logistics center

Amazon US is developing a one-hour in-store pickup service

The feature would allow shoppers to place a 'unified' order combining items from Amazon's online store and its physical ...
Woolworths DoorDash partner

Woolworths joins DoorDash as Coles sides with Uber Eats

Supermarket rivals announce expanded services through online food-delivery partners.
Liquor & Gaming NSW will be covertly monitoring some alcohol deliveries

Undercover inspectors probe same day alcohol deliveries

Inspections come after some couriers were seen not following regulations.