Shopping stories
Beauty shoppers are turning to tubing formulas to avoid smudging and flaking in heat, with searches up 176% year on year.
Search now blends text, images and files as Google rolls out a single AI experience and background agents to over 1 billion users.
A global survey reveals shoppers increasingly expect early, personalised holiday deals and trust AI for recommendations, urging retailers to act faster and smarter.
PriceSpider launches Wayvia, an AI-driven retail platform that enhances brand insights and revenue across channels with 20 years of shopper data.
AI agents will transform retail loyalty by acting as personal concierges, optimising offers, and demanding trust and transparency in shopping experiences.
A new report by Constructor reveals that online shoppers using search bars account for 44% of site revenue, highlighting the need for tailored ecommerce strategies.
Household finances are under growing strain as more Australians dip into savings, cut discretionary spending and lean on credit for essentials.
Falling confidence is pushing households to trim discretionary purchases, with 65% cutting non-essential spending as essentials stay dear.
Customers seeking more tailored rewards will now find Hyundai Card's niche products separated from its mainstream range under a new brand.
Hidden fees and loose budgeting left New Zealanders more than NZD $700 million out of pocket on overseas trips last year.
UK Super Saturday footfall slid 6.9% year on year as cautious shoppers delayed spending, waiting for deeper pre- and post-Christmas deals.
AI is revolutionising Black Friday, turning it from a rush of impulsive buys into a year-round, sustainable, and transparent shopping experience.
European consumers show cautious optimism towards AI easing Black Friday shopping, with 44% positive but 40% concerned over data privacy and personalisation.
One in three Australians now use AI for shopping tasks like choosing outfits and planning meals, with adoption up 45% in the past year, study finds.
Adyen's report reveals 36% of Canadian consumers use AI for shopping, a 44% rise, with over half open to future AI-assisted purchases.
Canadian online retail sales fell 3% in Q1 2025, with average order values dropping amid cautious spending and rising promotional offers.
New Zealand's Rose & Thorne is revolutionising lingerie retail with virtual fittings, ensuring rural women enjoy personalised service and inclusive sizing.
Simon teams up with Adentro to integrate WBA OpenRoaming technology across US properties, aiming to enhance digital shopping experiences and drive retail innovation.
Mobile app usage in Indonesia has surged during Ramadan, with shopping sessions up 11%, highlighting the cultural significance of the holy month.
According to the findings, shoppers are taking a strategic approach by thoroughly researching their purchases to find the best deals and prices.
