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PATS launches hosted buyer programme for 2026 show

Selected pet and aquatics retailers will get pre-scheduled meetings at PATS 2026 after visitor numbers jumped 70% last year.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2026

Supply Chain

Trixie partners with 3P Logistics to boost UK market growth

Trixie Pet Products partners with 3P Logistics for UK fulfilment to boost growth, reduce costs and enhance delivery across all sales channels.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025

Supply Chain

AliExpress celebrates 15 years with UK market focus

AliExpress marks its 15th anniversary this month by reinforcing its commitment to the UK market with improved logistics and customer service, celebrating with a major sale.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Mar 2025

Global Stories

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Unified Communications

Max Factory doubles customers with Vonage messaging

Printed flyers lost ground as the retailer reached more shoppers and cut campaign errors after switching to targeted messaging across WhatsApp, RCS and SMS.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

Max Factory doubles customer base with Vonage messaging

Paper flyers gave way to targeted WhatsApp, RCS and SMS campaigns, helping the Italian retailer lift its active customer base by 100% in a year.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month

eCommerce

UK eCommerce parcel volumes flat as electronics surge

Electronics and DIY orders helped offset falls in fashion and food, leaving UK eCommerce parcel growth almost unchanged in Q2.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Jul 2026

eCommerce

Scurri reports 22% Q1 growth as retail shifts local

Retailers are shifting towards domestic and European markets as cost pressures and slower US demand reshape parcel volumes across Scurri's platform.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2026

Digital Transformation

AI expert reveals the 'New Currency' in AI discovery for eCommerce brands

Mid-sized Shopify brands can now beat bigger rivals in AI shopping results if their product data is clearer, not louder.

By Sangeeta Mudnal • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2026

Customer Experience

Easter marketing peaks in final week, Klaviyo finds

Easter-related campaigns surge to 27 times baseline in the last week, leaving brands to compete for attention in a crowded final stretch.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026

Data Analytics

Mother's Day eCommerce orders rise as delivery shifts

UK Mother's Day eCommerce orders rose 8.47% as shoppers bought earlier, spreading demand across the week and favouring faster delivery.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2026

Marketing Technologies

Retailers cut Valentine's discounts as browsing rises

Online Valentine's discounts shrink as shoppers browse earlier, research more and spread spending beyond traditional romantic gifts.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026

Generative AI

Black Friday searches hit 33.5bn as shoppers favour value & pets

Black Friday searches hit 33.5bn, with pet products surging 81% and shoppers favouring value, wellness, and early deals over luxury goods this year.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025

eCommerce

NZ firm eyes export boom with catnip wine for pets, owners

NZ's Muttley's Estate launches catnip-infused pet wine, aiming to boost exports with increased global demand and plans for large-scale catnip farming.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025

Software-as-a-Service

Blue Yonder improves PETstock's supply chain as pet adoption increases

PETstock has successfully implemented Blue Yonder's category management solution, improving efficiency and right-sizing space allocations across stores.

By Gaurav Sharma • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Sep 2022

Laser

LASER invests in NZ market with new distie and retail partners

LASER announces investments in its New Zealand business, including a new distributor and retail partners, as it continues its growth in the country.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Jul 2021

Amazon

Rejoice! Amazon Australia opens to New Zealand customers

New Zealand shoppers gain access to Amazon's Australian store, offering millions of products with faster, cheaper deliveries.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Jul 2021

Marketing Technologies

Zeald offers 'digital lifeline' to New Zealand SMBs

Zeald, a website design and eCommerce specialist, is offering to build a free eCommerce website for struggling small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2020