The rapid rise of online shopping is slowing but internet retail is here to stay.
Fake reviews of products and services are rampant online – and are often hard to pick out from the real ones.
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In a few Australian suburbs, a cup of coffee or toothpaste can now arrive via the air. But that doesn’t mean drones are going to be widespread – for now.
Gen Z smartphone addiction can support compulsive buying habits.
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Sustainable fashion collaborations show that living an eco-friendly life can be fun - here’s how popular shows can help dismantle consumerism altogether.
The BNPL market is booming but users need better protections through balanced financial regulation.
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We’ve seen panic buying, the rise of the “homebody economy” and a strong shift towards contactless shopping. So what now?
Our grandparents had it easy when it came to time management — society, social norms, business operations and institutions helped them manage their time. Now it’s up to us.
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There is no major online marketplace operating in Australia that sets a commendable standard for respecting consumers’ data privacy. Letting customers opt out of data tracking would be a good start.
It’s not you; many e-commerce websites are difficult to use by design.
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Deceptively labeled buttons, choices that are hard to undo, web designs that hide options – these dark patterns are how some websites trick people into giving up their money and information.