“Given the incredibly high volume of transactions over the coming weekend, and indeed the whole festive period, often merchants will accept that fraud will be higher than usual."More

Black Friday is arguably the most anticipated retail sales period in the world, when brands offer consumers the largest discounts and promotional offers.More

"Although fake sites and scams have become more sophisticated over time, it’s not that hard to protect yourself."More

"With 90% of internet users in South East Asia connecting to the internet using their smartphone, the opportunity to engage with shoppers is vast."More

"Retailers are not usually technology experts. However, with new developments in AI and ML, it's gotten easier to quickly improve site performance without being a search expert."More

"Buy Now Pay Later has changed the face of the way we pay for goods."More

More than 350,000 New Zealand customers will now be able to use Afterpay, which is a ‘buy now, pay later’ service – finally. Previously it was only an option for Mighty Ape's Australian customers.More

"Kiwis spent $4.2 billion online last year, and that figure is only going to get bigger."More

“Despite the increase in digital users, our research shows consumers don’t feel they have everything they need."More

This week Instagram announced a new feature called checkout, which allows users to buy products they find on Instagram. More

A recent Canstar Blue online shopping consumer poll found that only 29% of 1659 respondents will be put off buying things from international websites.More

The smartphone camera & AI-powered tech, Trade Me says, is a ‘glimpse into the future of shopping’.More

Think TradeMe, eBay, Amazon, except instead of buying products, you’re renting spare items from everyday consumers.More

Online shopping is a great way to avoid the crowds – but there are risks.More

It’s that time of year again. Not only have New Zealanders developed a bit of a taste for sales like black Friday and cyber Monday, the holiday season is well upon us. More

E-commerce sites, in particular, are increasingly targeted by hackers due to the sensitive payment card information. More

Because they point to malicious online shopping sites that mimic legitimate, well-known retail websites, it makes it increasingly difficult for customers to detect the fake domains.More

AR and VR technologies are reshaping the retail landscape by improving customer experience both in-store and online.More

“The company's top competitors have all dramatically increased their advertising budgets."More

It’s critical for retailers to deliver an exceptional, cohesive experience along the entire shopping journey.More

“Online EFTPOS enables consumers to use their mobile banking app to securely purchase goods and services online..."More

Mastercard has reminded Kiwis that any time is a great time to think about their online security...More

It is important you research the market to ensure that you can beat the competition and sustain long-term growth.More

Adobe released its online shopping predictions for the upcoming holiday season...More