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Amazon Flexes New ‘Uber’ Delivery Program

Elliot Nash January 22, 2020 No Comments

Amazon is flexing its muscles in the delivery field with the appointment of independent contractors (kinda like Uber drivers) to pick up and deliver parcels from its distribution centres. The…

Retail Sales Triumph Over Predictions

Camilla Theakstone January 10, 2020 No Comments

Late last year, retail bosses predicted a slow Christmas period for the sector – despite much needed economic stimulation. But figures released in Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reveal a…

Amazon Ban FedEx For Being ‘Too Slow’

Elliot Nash December 17, 2019 No Comments

Amazon has reportedly cut ties with FedEx for the holiday season calling the delivery service ‘too slow’. As reported by the Wall Street Journal, Amazon is blocking third-party sellers from using…

Winning Group’s Largest Distribution Centre Set For 2021

Jan Arreza December 12, 2019 No Comments

Following strong growth, Winning Group has announced a new 45,000sqm purpose-built distribution centre in Altona North, Victoria. Opening in February 2021, the new Altona North distribution centre will be the…

Electric Scooters, Are They Legal? Are They Safe?

Elliot Nash December 6, 2019 No Comments

Updated 9 December to include a response from the ACCC. Despite electric scooters being essentially barred in most states, retailers are gearing up for an expected Christmas boom as their…

Huawei Plans Canada Move

Computer Daily News December 5, 2019 No Comments

China’s Huawei is planning to shift its US research centre to Canada, according to its founder Ren Zhengfei. The US is considering expanding its power to stop more foreign shipments…

Bunnings Eliminates Price Guarantee

Elliot Nash December 5, 2019 No Comments

Bunnings has expanded its online offering with the national hardware retailer teaming up with trusted third-party seller via their new marketplace. However there will be no Bunnings price guarantee, or…

Apple Shares Plunge 3% Real Concerns

Elliot Nash December 4, 2019 No Comments

Apple has experienced a massive one-day share price drop of 3% as the Californian based company continues to be caught between escalating US-China trade tensions more than likely a result…

Price War On The Waterfront Puts Infrastructure Surcharge Over $100

Elliot Nash December 3, 2019 No Comments

The price war on the waterfront of Australian ports has reached new heights with a Victorian stevedore at the Port of Melbourne charging the highest terminal infrastructure fee of $121.80…

5G Global Subscriptions To Top 2.6bn By 2025

Jan Arreza November 27, 2019 No Comments

The global number of 5G subscriptions will top 2.6 billion within the next six years, driven by sustained momentum and a rapidly developing 5G ecosystem, according to a new Ericsson…