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Moon Boot taps ESW for international eCommerce push
eCommerce

Moon Boot taps ESW for international eCommerce push

The retailer can now serve customers in seven countries through one cross-border model, reducing the need for local legal entities and separate systems.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Today
UK shoppers prefer cheaper delivery over speed, survey finds
Artificial Intelligence

UK shoppers prefer cheaper delivery over speed, survey finds

Most UK shoppers would trade speed for savings, putting pressure on retailers to focus on free delivery, tracking and clear updates instead.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Yesterday
Christmas hiring rush heightens physical security risks
Physical Security

Christmas hiring rush heightens physical security risks

Seasonal recruitment can leave warehouses and retailers exposed, with misplaced access cards and unchecked visitors creating security gaps at Christmas.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Yesterday
Microlise appoints Patrick Viney as Asia-Pacific director
Supply Chain

Microlise appoints Patrick Viney as Asia-Pacific director

Pressure on fleet operators to improve safety and compliance is driving Microlise's regional push as it expands sales across Australia and New Zealand.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Yesterday
Global data centre market to hit USD $645bn by 2032
Edge Computing

Global data centre market to hit USD $645bn by 2032

Rising cloud and AI demand is set to nearly double global data centre spending to USD $645 billion by 2032, the study says.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Yesterday
Cybercriminals hijack LLM access, racking up bills
Multi-factor authentication

Cybercriminals hijack LLM access, racking up bills

Victims can face six-figure charges in hours as stolen credentials let attackers run large language models on company accounts.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Yesterday
The surcharge ban didn't remove the cost of card payments. It moved it, and small businesses are carrying it
Small Business

The surcharge ban didn't remove the cost of card payments. It moved it, and small businesses are carrying it

Small retailers face thinner margins unless card fees fall through to merchant plans, with borrowing power also likely to weaken later.

By Nick Lim • 5 min read • 2 days ago

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Australian small businesses brace for Black Friday AI boost
Buy Now Pay Later

Australian small businesses brace for Black Friday AI boost

Many Australian retailers will borrow or defer payments to fund Black Friday stock and staff as AI shopping tools loom over sales.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Today
Dreame launches pocket cake hair dryer in Australia
Smart Home

Dreame launches pocket cake hair dryer in Australia

Travel-friendly styling is becoming a tougher sell as Dreame enters Australia's premium haircare market with a AUD $299 foldable dryer.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Today
EXP Capital plans AUD$ 1.5 billion Maitland precinct
Construction

EXP Capital plans AUD$ 1.5 billion Maitland precinct

A 150-hectare business and innovation precinct could start work within months of approval, bringing more than 8,370 jobs to the Hunter Region.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today
Shoppers urged to check furniture warranty terms carefully
Shopping

Shoppers urged to check furniture warranty terms carefully

Shoppers face avoidable disputes unless they read the fine print, as many furniture warranties exclude comfort complaints, wear and tear and misuse.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Today
Bites raises USD $40 million to train deskless workers
Manufacturing

Bites raises USD $40 million to train deskless workers

The new money will fund US expansion and deepen its video-based platform for deskless staff, who often miss traditional corporate training.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Today
QualityAI appoints Kenny Small as UK managing director
Digital Transformation

QualityAI appoints Kenny Small as UK managing director

UK firms moving AI into core operations are driving demand for testing and assurance, as QualityAI names Kenny Small to lead its business there.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Today
Australian SMEs brace for fuel, power cost pressures
Housing

Australian SMEs brace for fuel, power cost pressures

Most Australian SMEs expect fuel and utility bills to squeeze margins over the next year, while 73% see the economy weakening.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday
AI agents surge on protected transactions, Arkose says
Artificial Intelligence

AI agents surge on protected transactions, Arkose says

Banks and retailers are increasingly seeing genuine AI agents on logins and checkouts, forcing firms to separate customer help from fraud.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today
Samsung launches broad Black Friday deals in Australia
Wearables

Samsung launches broad Black Friday deals in Australia

Australian shoppers can expect weekly flash sales and partner discounts across Samsung's phones, TVs and appliances throughout November.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • 2 days ago
Coupang & OpenAI host Singapore AI Grand Prix hackathon
Fintech

Coupang & OpenAI host Singapore AI Grand Prix hackathon

The overnight contest drew 60 Singapore entrants and handed winners USD $13,000 in OpenAI API credits, with participants testing Codex on shopping tasks.

By Regine Laguilles • 3 min read • Yesterday