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Event planners juggle lean budgets, AI hesitation

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Event planners in Australia and New Zealand face tighter budgets, faster turnarounds and lingering doubts over AI’s place in their work.
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Expert details the data ‘gold’ fuelling retail media

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Australian retail media booms as brands race to turn fragmented customer data into ‘gold’ with unified, first-party identity and AI insight.
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Google launches Gemini CX AI to unite retail journeys

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Google Cloud unveils Gemini CX AI platform to link retail and restaurant shopping, service and ordering into one joined-up experience.
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Peacock Bros predicts shifts in supply chain tech for 2026

Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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Peacock Bros flags AI, digital workflows and stricter traceability as key trends set to reshape Australian supply chain tech in 2026.
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The new face of cyber fraud: Why retailers must stop turning a blind eye

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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Cyber fraud in Australia targets international students via gift card scams, with retailers often failing to intervene during purchases worth hundreds or thousands.
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Boost Mobile slashes SIM & phone prices for Black Friday sale

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Boost Mobile cuts prepaid SIM and refurbished phone prices up to 74% and 15% respectively in Black Friday deals across Australia.
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PAK'nSAVE's digital price check marks two years of savings

Thu, 13th Nov 2025
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PAK'nSAVE celebrates two years of its Top 50 Price Check campaign using dynamic digital ads to showcase weekly grocery savings versus Woolworths stores.
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Beyond the transaction: Top loyalty trends for 2026

Fri, 31st Oct 2025
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Loyalty experts in APAC predict 2026 will see AI-driven hyperpersonalisation, real-time offers, gamification, and seamless omnichannel experiences revolutionising customer loyalty.
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Bunnings tops retail trust while majors lag on value & fun

Tue, 28th Oct 2025
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Bunnings tops Australia's 2025 Retail Proposition Index, while Coles and Woolworths lag in value, fun and trust among shoppers, says OC&C survey.
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Eagle Eye launches Smart Rewards for real-time retail loyalty

Tue, 21st Oct 2025
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Eagle Eye launches Smart Rewards, a real-time loyalty platform enabling retailers to deliver personalised discounts instantly at checkout, boosting customer engagement.
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Aldi wins top supermarket & brand honours at Real Media Awards

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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Aldi was crowned Supermarket Retailer and Brand of the Year at the 2025 Real Media Awards for its creative, multi-channel Christmas campaign.
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Revolut launches uncapped rewards on debit cards in Australia

Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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Revolut launches RevPoints in Australia, offering uncapped rewards points on debit card spending redeemable for miles, gift cards and lifestyle perks.
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Exclusive: Enterprise Wide discusses how SAP’s AI is transforming retail

Mon, 11th Aug 2025
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AI and cloud technology revolutionise retail with faster demand forecasts, reducing out-of-stocks and boosting sustainability at stores like Woolworths.
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Microlise launches ANZ roadshow on safety & digital transformation

Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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Microlise launches The Road Ahead roadshow in ANZ to tackle safety gaps, digital transformation, and fleet challenges in transport and logistics sectors.
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ADMA forms new Advisory Committee to advance ethical marketing

Thu, 24th Jul 2025
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ADMA has formed a new Advisory Committee with leaders from top Australian firms to advance ethical marketing and shape industry futures.
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Microlise drives fleet technology growth across Australia, NZ

Tue, 8th Jul 2025
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Microlise's ANZ operations have surged, partnering with major retailers like Woolworths and DHL to boost fleet efficiency and safety across Australia and New Zealand.
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APAC retailers are missing out on the benefits of personalisation technology

Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
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APAC retailers risk missing out as personalisation tech boosts loyalty and sales, with early adopters like Tesco reaping significant rewards.
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Ofload warns of supply chain risk as Don Watson shuts down

Mon, 9th Jun 2025
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Ofload warns Australia’s freight sector faces major disruption after refrigerated transport firm Don Watson Transport collapses, threatening supply chain stability.
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Optus appoints Pieter van der Merwe as Chief Security & Risk Officer

Fri, 6th Jun 2025
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Optus has appointed Pieter van der Merwe as Chief Security & Risk Officer to bolster data protection and customer security in Australia’s competitive telecom sector.
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Exclusive: How Zepto’s real-time payments are reshaping Australia’s financial infrastructure

Wed, 14th May 2025
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Zepto's Trevor Wistaff urges Aussie businesses to adopt real-time payments via NPP now, enhancing speed, security and customer control over funds.