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How Queen of Raw is fighting landfill one bolt of fabric at a time

The online textile marketplace co-founder on how to keep unused fabrics out of landfills and turn pollution into profit....

New Zealand wine marketplace to target Australian connoisseurs

The business will initially target Australia and Hong Kong, but will eventually extend its reach to the UK and USA.

Startup roundup: The evolution of online florists

Here's how online florists have evolved over the years and improved on their online services.
AuMake executive chairman Keong Chan

How AuMake is using social e-commerce to drive connections with local brands

AuMake looks to Chinese social e-commerce trends to connect Aussie brands with Asian buyers.

Online marketplace supporting women launches in Australia

Developed with software provider Marketplacer, Global Sisters’ online marketplace vies to make self-employment a viable ...

Startup roundup: The fashion brands forging virtual connections with shoppers

Fashion-tech startups develop platforms that allow brands and consumers to connect in the current virtual climate.

Chinese tech investor takes stake in Aumake

Fresh investment will boost live-streaming influencer strategy.
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How shoppertainment is fuelling the growth of AliExpress

AliExpress’ director for social commerce shares how live streaming is changing the way people shop.

Kogan’s misleading conduct costs it $350,000

Kogan's conduct harmed its customers, according to Justice Davis.

More than 400 lawmakers from 34 countries back ‘Make Amazon Pay’ campaign

Campaign claims the tech giant has “dodged and dismissed … debts to workers, societies, and the planet.”
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Kogan buys up Mighty Ape in trans-Tasman growth play

Mighty Ape will fuel new categories for Kogan, and deliver a strong foothold in New Zealand.

Zappos founder dies

The visionary founder of Zappos has died from injuries sustained in a house fire.

Here’s how The Iconic stuck to its values during Covid-19

In 2019, the online retailer set some ambitious targets to become a more ethical and sustainable business. Then came a g...

Amazon, AliExpress, Catch and eBay sign online product safety pledge

Four of Australia's biggest e-commerce players commit to keeping unsafe products out of reach.

Amazon US launches online pharmacy in new contest with drug retail

The move builds on the web retailer’s 2018 acquisition of PillPack, which Amazon said will remain separate for customers...
Inside Retail & Alibaba

Everything you need to know about Alibaba’s 11.11 Global Shopping Festival

The online shopping event presents a huge opportunity for Australian and New Zealand brands.

Instagram is launching in-app social shopping event

Instagram Australia is launching a world-first in-app shopping event, InstaNight Shopping, in conjunction with the launc...

AuMake’s social marketplace triples online GMV within one month of launch

GMV for the new online offer rose 210 per cent to $1.32 million in the first month it was active, bringing in 8500 new a...

Singles Day sets record for Alibaba, rival JD

Alibaba predictably set a new record for Singles Day gross merchandise volume (GMV) yesterday, as did its rival JD.
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Alibaba sales exceed forecasts on Chinese e-commerce growth

Alibaba Group beat third-quarter revenue estimates, driven by e-commerce growth after China emerged from coronavirus loc...

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