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Supercheap Auto has launched trade-focused websites for Australia and New Zealand, offering services geared to auto services.

Supercheap Auto launches dedicated trade e-commerce sites - Internet Retailing Supercheap Auto has launched a website for Australia and New Zealand each, offering automotive products from different brands.

Kogan.com is back in the black despite lower revenue during the last fiscal year.

Kogan returns to profitability despite lower revenue - Internet Retailing Kogan is back in the black despite lower revenue during the last fiscal year, with net profit attributable to shareholders of $21 million.

Articore Group‘s net loss narrowed to $8.8 million amid lower revenue in the last fiscal year.

Redbubble parent Articore's net loss narrows despite lower revenue - Internet Retailing Articore Group's net loss narrowed to $8.8 million amid lower revenue in the last fiscal year.

Online shopping continues to drive the retail landscape in Australia and New Zealand, with 83 per cent of Aussies and 77 per cent of Kiwis making purchases online every month, according to the ANZ e-commerce report by IAB Australia and Pureprofile.

Online shopping driving Australian retail landscape, research reveals - Internet Retailing Online shopping continues to dominate the retail landscape in Australia and New Zealand, making 80 per cent of their purchases online.

Menulog is offering 100 straight days of unlimited free delivery to help address the cost-of-living crisis.

Menulog offers 100 days of unlimited free delivery - Internet Retailing Menulog is offering 100 straight days of unlimited free delivery to help address the cost-of-living-crisis.

A US judge has ruled that Google violated antitrust law, spending billions of dollars to create an illegal monopoly and become the world’s default search engine, the first big win for federal authorities taking on Big Tech’s market dominance.

"Google is a monopolist" US judge rules. Alphabet vows to appeal - Internet Retailing A US judge ruled on Monday that Google violated antitrust law, spending billions of dollars to create an illegal monopoly and become the world's default search engine.

The bi-annual Afterpay Day is back with more deals from popular brands including Dyson, MYER, and THE ICONIC.

A bigger Afterpay Day to launch this August - Internet Retailing The bi-annual Afterpay Day is back with more exclusive deals from popular brands including Dyson, Myer, and The Iconic.

Kogan.com’s revenue declined amid lower gross sales in the last fiscal year – but the company has marked a milestone, exceeding 500,000 members of its First subscription program for the first time.

Kogan’s revenue falls amid lower gross sales - Internet Retailing Kogan's revenue declined amid lower gross sales in the last fiscal year.

Online pet care marketplace Mad Paws has secured a $2 million loan facility from Partners for Growth, earmarked to fund the company’s upcoming brand and customer acquisition efforts and general working capital.

Mad Paws seals funding for refinancing, expansion - Internet Retailing Mad Paws has secured a $2 million loan facility from Partners for Growth, earmarked to fund the upcoming brand and customer acquisition efforts.

Google is planning to keep third-party cookies in its Chrome browser, it said on Monday, after years of pledging to phase out the tiny packets of code meant to track users on the internet.

Cookie plan crumbles: Google reverses plan to ditch Chrome trackers - Internet Retailing Google is planning to keep third-party cookies in its Chrome browser, it said on Monday, after years of pledging to phase out the tiny packets of code meant to track users on the internet.

Online influencers are losing the trust of Australians, who are instead turning to regular people for product reviews.

Aussies tune out online influencers; prefer strangers' ratings - Internet Retailing Online influencers are losing the trust of Australians, who are instead turning to regular people for product reviews.

Makeup and speaker accessories saw the largest online sales increase in June as Australians took advantage of discounts during the End of Financial Year (EOFY) period.

Model trains, needlecraft and makeup: Australia's June online shopping trends - Internet Retailing Makeup and speaker accessories saw the largest online sales increase in June as Australians took advantage of discounts during the EOFY period.

A term in PayPal’s standard form contracts with small businesses in Australia – including retailers – has been ruled unfair by the Federal Court.

Court finds PayPal contract term ‘unfair’ to retailers - Internet Retailing A term in PayPal’s standard form contracts with small businesses has been ruled unfair by the Federal Court.

Adore Beauty has agreed to acquire Blue Mountains-based beauty and wellness brand iKOU for $25 million.

Adore Beauty acquires Blue Mountains beauty label Ikou for $25 million - Internet Retailing Adore Beauty has agreed to acquire Blue Mountains-based beauty and wellness brand Ikou for $25 million.

Online grocer Delish Deliveries has collapsed for the second time in less than a year and is transitioning to a new owner amid customers’ complaints about deception and poor services.

Online grocer Delish Deliveries collapses – twice – with deceptive twist - Internet Retailing Online grocer Delish Deliveries has collapsed for the second time in less than a year and is transitioning to a new.

Cettire confirmed it has launched in China and expects higher sales revenue for the fiscal year.

Cettire confirms launch in China, forecasts higher sales - Internet Retailing Cettire confirmed that it has launched in China and expects higher sales revenue for the fiscal year.

Beauty subscription box service Bellabox has announced closure of its business, citing economic challenges over the past 12 months.

Cosmetics subscription service Bellabox closes suddenly - Internet Retailing Beauty subscription box service Bellabox has announced the closure of its business, citing economic challenges over the past 12 months.

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Vast majority of Australians will spend on EOFY sales – but they want more - Internet Retailing A recent study conducted by ShopFully has shed light on the shopping behaviors of Australian consumers in anticipation of the End-of-Financial-Year (EOFY) sales.

Australia’s largest online Asian supermarket, eBest has opened a store on AliExpress.

Aussie online grocer Ebest launches on AliExpress - Internet Retailing Australia’s largest online Asian supermarket has teamed up with AliExpress to revolutionise online grocery shopping.

Booktopia founder and director Tony Nash has been named executive director and will assume the sales director role for the next six months – a move announced at the same time as David Nenke's departure as CEO after a year in the role.

Tony Nash is back at Booktopia as CEO steps down; mass redundancies loom - Internet Retailing Booktopia founder and director Tony Nash has been named executive director and will assume the sales director role in the next six months.

KPMG Australia partners James Stewart and Gayle Dickerson have been appointed administrators of Omni Footwear and Omni Retail.

Administrators appointed to Planet Shoes’ parent - Internet Retailing The parent company of online footwear retailer Planet Shoes has been placed in administration and a buyer is being sought.

Cettiredenied allegations that non-genuine products are being sold on the luxury fashion retailer’s online platforms.

Cettire denies non-genuine product allegations - Internet Retailing Cettire denied allegations that non-genuine products are being sold on the luxury fashion retailer's online platforms.

Digital travel company Webjet.com.au is considering spinning off its consumer and business-facing divisions after posting record earnings for FY24.

Webjet could spin off consumer business after record sales - Internet Retailing Digital travel company Webjet is considering spinning off its consumer and business-facing divisions after posting record earnings for FY24.

Melbourne e-commerce startup Little Birdie has announced it is pausing operations for the foreseeable future. In a note to customers, the company said it will be working on an AI shopping tool in the meantime.

Little Birdie suspends operations, promises AI in the future - Internet Retailing Melbourne e-commerce startup Little Birdie has announced it is pausing operations for the foreseeable future.

Pizza Pan Group, trading as Pizza Hut Australia, has been fined $2.5 million for sending more than 10 million spam messages within four months.

Pizza Hut Australia fined $2.5 million over 10 million spam messages - Internet Retailing Pizza Pan Group, trading as Pizza Hut Australia, has been fined $2.5 million for sending more than 10 million spam messages within four months.

Based on 33 audited companies, Next&Co found that the retail sector had the highest amount wasted on digital advertising at $28.1 million.

Retailers are wasting their digital ad spend – here's how - Internet Retailing Wasted digital advertising spending reached $97.1 million in the first quarter, according to Next&Co's quarterly Digital Media Wastage report.

Australian online personal styling service Threadicated has launched its Curated Collection, an AI technology to provide a new personalised shopping experience.

Australian AI tech promises a re-imagining of the on-demand shopping experience - Internet Retailing Australia’s online personal styling service Threadicated has launched its Curated Collection, an AI technology to provide a new personalised shopping experience.

Startup Buy Kiwi is urging New Zealanders to support local businesses amid a retail downturn.

Buy Kiwi marketplace aims to snare share of e-commerce spend - Internet Retailing Startup Buy Kiwi is urging New Zealanders to support local businesses amid a retail downturn.

Adore Beauty Group CEO Tamalin Morton has decided to step down for personal reasons, effective in September.

Adore Beauty CEO Tamalin Morton to step down - Internet Retailing Adore Beauty Group CEO Tamalin Morton has decided to step down, effective in September.

One in four shoppers refrain from purchasing from international merchants due to concerns around returns, according to a recent study.

Returns concerns dull cross-border shopping - Internet Retailing One in four shoppers refrain from purchasing from international merchants due to concerns around returns, according to a recent study.