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The Ultimate Guide to eCommerce

A curated Australian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for eCommerce.

What to know about eCommerce

eCommerce represents the dynamic world of buying and selling goods and services online. It is rapidly evolving with major advances in technology, logistics, payment systems, and customer experience strategies shaping the way businesses operate and consumers shop.

This tag covers a broad range of stories including security certifications for apps, the rise of marketplaces as sales channels, innovations in warehouse and inventory management, AI-driven tools for personalization and fraud prevention, expansions by fintech and shipping companies, as well as insights into consumer behaviors and trends.

Readers exploring our eCommerce tag will discover the latest developments influencing retailers, brands, and technology providers around the globe. Whether you are a business owner, marketer, or someone passionate about the future of retail, these stories offer valuable knowledge about leveraging technology, overcoming challenges like fraud and delivery expectations, and succeeding in a competitive digital marketplace.

Australian eCommerce News

Regional stories with direct local relevance

Analyst Insights

Research and market analysis connected to eCommerce

Expert Columns

Interviews

Interviews and video coverage from the network

Recent eCommerce News

Kevin Murphy lifts Amazon Australia revenue by 141%
Advertising Technologies

Kevin Murphy lifts Amazon Australia revenue by 141%

The move helped curb unauthorised sellers and win first-time shoppers, as unit sales jumped 115% quarter on quarter within four months.

3 days ago

Akamai launches agentic security framework with Visa
Data Analytics

Akamai launches agentic security framework with Visa

The framework aims to let merchants verify authorised AI agents, block rogue automation and monetise machine traffic as commerce shifts online.

4 days ago

Australians delay device upgrades for EOFY tech deals
Work from Home

Australians delay device upgrades for EOFY tech deals

Cost pressures are pushing more Australians to hold onto broken devices until end-of-financial-year discounts arrive, Optus research shows.

Last week

The hidden operational risk behind eCommerce growth - and how to fix it
Workforce Technology

The hidden operational risk behind eCommerce growth - and how to fix it

More eCommerce sites are exposed to contractor and visitor compliance gaps as dark stores and fulfilment hubs multiply across Australia.

Last week

Gen Z Australians shift product searches to social
Marketing

Gen Z Australians shift product searches to social

Social feeds and AI now drive discovery for most young Australians, leaving Google first choice for just 26% of Gen Z shoppers.

Last week

Australian retailers lag AI ambitions as data gaps bite
Marketing

Australian retailers lag AI ambitions as data gaps bite

Only 10% of retailers say they can deliver personalisation at scale, as fragmented data and systems slow Australia's AI push.

Last week

Asana unveils AI work suite for human & agent teams
Productivity

Asana unveils AI work suite for human & agent teams

Australian businesses may struggle to keep up as Asana expands AI across workflows, with only 14% having scaled it organisation-wide.

Last week

PagerDuty names Ingram Micro sole Australian distributor
IT service management

PagerDuty names Ingram Micro sole Australian distributor

Australian solution providers will gain simpler access to PagerDuty's incident management tools as the vendor taps Ingram Micro's reseller network.

Last week

Samsung offers AUD $400 off Galaxy S26 Ultra in Australia
Displays

Samsung offers AUD $400 off Galaxy S26 Ultra in Australia

Australian buyers can cut as much as AUD $750 from Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra, as end-of-financial-year deals broaden across phones and appliances.

This month

What the wedding industry reveals about how we actually adopt AI
Legal technology

What the wedding industry reveals about how we actually adopt AI

The data suggests couples will happily use AI for drafts and planning, but rarely for choices that could haunt them for years.

This month

ThreeSixty strengthens commercial planning practice for retailers
Productivity

ThreeSixty strengthens commercial planning practice for retailers

Retailers and distributors may now be able to test supply chain changes against ROCE before acting, as hidden costs often erode profits.

This month

The rise of the strategic stock-up shopper
Online shopping

The rise of the strategic stock-up shopper

Sales events are now planning windows for households, with 70% of Australian adults bulk-buying at least one category, a survey shows.

This month

Australians turn to AI as trust gap widens, study finds
Trends & Predictions

Australians turn to AI as trust gap widens, study finds

Adoption has surged to 17.4 million users, even as most Australians remain uneasy about tech firms' data use and ad-funded answers.

This month

Tutorial videos drive Australian purchases, study finds
Marketing

Tutorial videos drive Australian purchases, study finds

Practical how-to clips are now the key buying trigger for Australians, with social media driving 29 per cent of product discovery, research shows.

This month

Samsung launches giant Bespoke AI laundry combo in Australia
Software Updates

Samsung launches giant Bespoke AI laundry combo in Australia

Australian households can now buy a 19.5kg washer-dryer combo aimed at cutting laundry time, with a launch price of AUD $4,999.

Last month

Bon Charge launches Memorial Day sale on sleep gear
Biohacking

Bon Charge launches Memorial Day sale on sleep gear

A 25% discount on sleep and recovery devices aims to capture Australians coping with darker days, disrupted routines and travel fatigue.

Last month

Australian shoppers wary of social commerce security
Productivity

Australian shoppers wary of social commerce security

Most Australian buyers say security fears, late deliveries and poor tracking are undermining social commerce, despite rising use of the channels.

Last month

Why Australian eCommerce stores are losing revenue to competitors with weaker products but stronger backlinks
Opinion

Why Australian eCommerce stores are losing revenue to competitors with weaker products but stronger backlinks

Lower organic visibility is sending Australian eCommerce shoppers to pricier rivals, as Google rewards authority from credible backlinks over product quality.

Last month

How small Australian retailers can compete with the big players using paid social
Marketing

How small Australian retailers can compete with the big players using paid social

Social media is helping Australian independents win customers from larger rivals with far smaller budgets and faster, more targeted campaigns.

Last month

Amperity martech leader reveals 'secret sauce' to marketing in the moment
Digital Transformation

Amperity martech leader reveals 'secret sauce' to marketing in the moment

Retailers risk losing sales as shoppers expect offers and recommendations to update instantly, not hours after they signal intent.

Last month

Job Moves