Instagram rolling out a few new features for Direct Messages that will make it easier to meet up with friends and family in real life. One of these is a new live location sharing feature. This means you can let others know exactly where you are for a set…
According to research by GlobalData, this growth is attributed to significant revenue contributions from cloud computing, the Internet of Things (IoT), and artificial intelligence (AI), alongside robust demand from the manufacturing, retail, banking,…
Pattern, global ecommerce and marketplace accelerator, has announced the launch of Pattern Recovery, a new service designed to help Australian brands optimise their Amazon marketplace presence and safeguard past and future profitability. As Australia’s most…
With ecommerce projected to capture 41% of global retail sales by 2027, it might seem counterintuitive for retailers to continue investing in new and existing physical stores. Yet, retailers like Fujifilm, Sketchers, and North Face are not only maintaining…
In today’s retail environment across the Southeast Asia region where customer expectations are constantly evolving, a key differentiator has become the ability to handle diverse products and deliver orders rapidly, accurately and at the lowest cost to various…
The collaboration aims to support the IoT and AI Manufacturing Line Analysis Project through several key objectives. It focuses on advancing technology by promoting the integration and expansion of IoT and AI technologies within Thailand’s industrial sector.…
The Thai government has taken significant strides towards fostering an inclusive digital environment. Recent initiatives aim to bridge the digital divide, ensuring that individuals with disabilities have access to technology that enhances their quality of…
Leading global ecommerce and marketplace accelerator, Pattern, today announced it has supported iconic Australian athletic wear brand 2XU to pivot its international business, solidifying its position as a leading specialist technical athletic brand in key…
Leading global ecommerce and marketplace accelerator Pattern, today announced the launch of ‘Pattern Creators’ to help Australian brands reach new audiences, build brand equity and create engaging user-generated style content through ambassador-led marketing.…
New research from Humanforce reveals that close to half of the 500 Australian workers it surveyed, including those employed in the retail sector, have switched jobs in the past year. Despite a sharp increase in living costs, the driving force for 54% of these…
Last month over 5,000 people attended the first ever NRF APAC event in Singapore and the post analysis after three days of presentations from leaders in retail, supply chain and IT is that innovation is the key to growth now more than ever. While challenges…
In a world first, Prime Day Australia will run for six days this year (Tuesday, July 16 at 12.01am AEST to Sunday, July 21), with significant growth predicted for 2024, according to new research from global marketplace leader, Pattern. Data from Pattern shows…
An industry-first study by global ecommerce accelerator, Pattern, has shown that despite their surging popularity, Australian consumers hold negative views on the quality of the products sold on emerging marketplaces Temu and Shein. The major Australian…
New research from Humanforce reveals almost 70% of Australian workers, including retail sales, customer service, inventory management and delivery professionals, abandon job applications due to confusing or difficult recruitment processes. This alarming…
Leading global ecommerce and marketplace accelerator Pattern, today announced the release of ‘Shelf’ – a powerful new inventory and supply chain technology that provides Australian brands with unparalleled visibility and control of their products across all…
In recent years, the concept of ‘Permacrisis’—a term denoting prolonged periods of instability and insecurity, sparked by concurrent catastrophic events—has gained prominence. This term not only encapsulated the essence of 2022 but continues to hold relevance…
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