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Centeca launches ChatGPT plugin for UK car listings
Software-as-a-Service

Centeca launches ChatGPT plugin for UK car listings

The tool could steer shoppers straight to independent dealers, as AI searches reshape how UK buyers find and finance cars online.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Direct-to-consumer gaming revenue gap widens, study says
Software-as-a-Service

Direct-to-consumer gaming revenue gap widens, study says

Early adopters are widening the revenue gap as direct-to-consumer sales grow to about 15% of mobile gaming in-app purchases.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
JD.com's Joybuy expands in UK amid subsidy scrutiny
Supply Chain

JD.com's Joybuy expands in UK amid subsidy scrutiny

Regulatory concerns are mounting as Joybuy's rapid UK rollout puts pressure on rivals with same-day delivery and a cheaper subscription than Amazon Prime.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last month
Ecommpay playbook targets failed subscription payments
Software-as-a-Service

Ecommpay playbook targets failed subscription payments

Failed recurring charges are costing subscription firms an average 9% of revenue, prompting a push to recover payments before customers quit.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Jul 2026

Global Stories

Direct to consumer (D2C) stories

dLocal launches dMoRe for emerging market merchants
Software-as-a-Service

dLocal launches dMoRe for emerging market merchants

Merchants selling into Brazil, Nigeria and Indonesia could reach customers in as little as eight weeks, bypassing costly local set-up and compliance hurdles.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
Coda revamps website to aid digital commerce expansion
Software-as-a-Service

Coda revamps website to aid digital commerce expansion

Businesses weighing expansion will now get pricing, market data and payment guides up front on Coda's revamped site.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
Appcharge study finds local acquiring lifts gaming payments
Gaming

Appcharge study finds local acquiring lifts gaming payments

Local banks approved in-country gaming payments 8.4 percentage points more often than cross-border routes, Appcharge said.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
For sensitive health categories, eCommerce can remove more than just the checkout queue
Customer Experience

For sensitive health categories, eCommerce can remove more than just the checkout queue

Discreet packaging, clearer product information and easier repeat ordering are helping buyers of continence products avoid embarrassment and confusion.

By Liz Anieto • 4 min read • Last month
Why AI fails without a strong data foundation and how to get it right
Customer Relationship Management

Why AI fails without a strong data foundation and how to get it right

Only 7% of organisations say their data is ready for AI, risking weaker personalisation and costlier technology investments.

By Emma Sahota • 5 min read • Last month
Infios named a leader in IDC MarketScape assessments
Software-as-a-Service

Infios named a leader in IDC MarketScape assessments

Rising fulfilment complexity is pushing manufacturers and retailers towards AI tools that can route stock, orders and delivery promises more effectively.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Australian agencies win Shopify Build Award for Lioness
Digital Transformation

Australian agencies win Shopify Build Award for Lioness

The win highlights how a wholesale-first fashion brand has turned online sales into a global growth engine, shipping to 95 countries.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last month
Boody adopts NetSuite to streamline global operations
Digital Transformation

Boody adopts NetSuite to streamline global operations

The retailer says the new platform cut manual checks and held up through Black Friday, easing strain as sales surged across five markets.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Tue, 28th Jul 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Direct to consumer (D2C) stories

Wild Foods launches marketplace for Indigenous wild produce
Supply Chain

Wild Foods launches marketplace for Indigenous wild produce

Urban diners and wholesalers can now buy wild beef and Torres Strait lobster direct from remote Indigenous producers through Wild Foods' new platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month
D2C Insider summit spotlights AI's role in consumer brands
Digital Transformation

D2C Insider summit spotlights AI's role in consumer brands

AI is moving from side project to core strategy for consumer brands as founders seek sharper margins, faster sales and better operations.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Are Media names Levine as Director of Technology and Product
Digital Transformation

Are Media names Levine as Director of Technology and Product

The publisher is stepping up its digital push as Bruce Levine takes charge of technology and product to speed new audience services.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Jul 2026
Hisense launches open-ear HiClips earbuds in Australia
Wearables

Hisense launches open-ear HiClips earbuds in Australia

The move widens Hisense's Australian consumer electronics push beyond TVs and appliances, as open-ear audio gains traction with commuters and runners.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Jul 2026
StreamShop launches 1064nm home laser for Australians
Health Technologies

StreamShop launches 1064nm home laser for Australians

It gives Australians home access to a wavelength previously limited to clinic visits, as demand grows for deeper-penetrating recovery devices.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Jul 2026