Black Friday trumps Boxing Day in popularity as shoppers expected to splurge
The National Retail Association expects there will be up to $6.3 billion worth of sales over a four-day period while comparison website Finder went even further and predicted a $6.7 billion spend.
Barbers “in shock” after RBA governor says haircuts contributing to inflation
Fresh commentary from Reserve Bank of Australia governor Michelle Bullock has one barbershop founder "in shock", after she suggested lower spending at hairdressers and salons could help the fight against inflation.
From a family side-hustle to a $30 million business: Nutra Organics was selling wellness products “before it was cool”
Nutra Organics has become a household name in the wellness space, thanks to its ever-growing range of family friendly, locally made supplements and powders.
Zero landfill, 100% circular fashion startup takes on Black Friday
Citizen Wolf aims to “unf#ck the fashion industry”, by validating made-to-order at scale as a viable business model that is better for the planet.
MoveActive: How fewer e-commerce sales helped this Smart50 Award winner
One secret to building Smart50 Retail award winner MoveActive's direct-to-consumer success: running fewer sales, and working to make the big ones count.
IP lawyer’s top tips to protect your e-commerce business from copycat scams
Intellectual property law expert Stephen Annicchiarico outlines some of the steps a small business can take to challenge e-commerce pretenders, and the ways a legal professional might be able to help.
Which e-commerce platform is right for your business? Top factors to consider
The time has come to take your bricks-and-mortar business online, or establish a new e-commerce business entirely. Where do you start? Here, consultant Iain Calvert addresses some of the key factors founders should consider before locking in with WooCommerce, Magento, Squarespace, Wix, Shopify, or the litany of other providers on the market.
Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2023, by the numbers
This year's rendition is shaping up to be extremely important: as cost of living pressures clamp down on discretionary income, Australians appear more likely than ever to focus their spending on heavily discounted events like Black Friday.
TikTok, ChatGPT, and a laser focus on profit: Five experts on the future of e-commerce
Content creators, economic fluctuations, the rise of marketplaces, and, yes, artificial intelligence: five experts in the e-commerce field share their predictions for selling in 2024 and beyond.
Wireless charging may be the future of EVs — and it’s not far away
Thanks to recent advancements in wireless power transfer research, it has become feasible to charge EVs without the need for a cable, just like the wireless chargers already in use for smartphones. This is the future of EVs. And it's not far away.
Gourmet gifting company Edible Blooms bursts into TerryWhite stores
The Adelaide-based business was founded by sisters Kelly Jamieson and Abbey Baker and currently delivers to every major Australian capital city and Auckland in New Zealand.
Optus CEO Kelly Bayer Rosmarin steps down
Bayer Rosmarin tendered her resignation on Monday morning after facing a Senate grilling on Friday.