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CBA’s x15ventures launches a cheesy idea for Millennials to personalise their online shopping with cashback rewards

Simon Thomsen - November 16, 2021 2 MIN READ

The Commonwealth Bank venture-scaling entity, x15ventures, has launched a new venture targeting Gen Z and Millennials with a brand and deal discovery shopping app that offers cashback rewards Cheddar uses artificial intelligence (AI) to help customers discover personalised brands, authentic content and deals, alongside a rewards program, serving up bite-sized content in the style of… Read more »

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Israeli buy now, pay later service Splitit completes $12 million IPO to list on ASX

Gina Baldassarre - January 30, 2019 2 MIN READ

Israeli fintech startup Splitit has completed the first ASX listing of the year, following the closing of a $12 million initial public offering (IPO).

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ShopShare is a ‘shoppable video’ platform to help guide online shoppers

Gina Baldassarre - January 23, 2019 3 MIN READ

Founded by husband and wife team Emma and Joel Inteman, ShopShare is a shoppable video platform aiming to help content creators give shoppers advice.

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Sydney startup Just Tress It is a shopping concierge service shipping items Australians can’t buy

Gina Baldassarre - September 21, 2018 3 MIN READ

I have spent years searching high and low in Australia and online for a snack I came to love on trips to visit family in Italy and, reader, let me tell you, I would pay a king’s ransom to have a steady supply coming my way. Though we may live in the age of Amazon… Read more »

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Fashion app Shop You wants to help consumers overwhelmed by choice easily find the right clothes online

Gina Baldassarre - March 6, 2018 3 MIN READ

Despite being a millennial in her mid-20s, I rarely buy clothes online. A jacket here, a jumper there, perhaps, but I don’t often go beyond that, usually because the choices are too overwhelming and I’m never convinced that what looks good on the screen will actually look go on me unless I can try it… Read more »

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Norbit creates branded loyalty apps for shopping centres gamifying the consumer experience

James Ward - September 26, 2017 3 MIN READ

Norbit creates branded loyalty apps for shopping centres, allowing customers to earn points and prizes from shopping in store.

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Melbourne startup Brauz closes $2.25 million seed funding round

James Ward - July 19, 2017 2 MIN READ

Brauz has closed a $2.25 million seed funding round, which will be used to help accelerate the expansion of the startup’s curated marketplace.

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IKEA Australia launches virtual reality store for regional areas

James Ward - June 20, 2017 2 MIN READ

IKEA Australia has announced a IKEA Virtual Reality, allowing users to complete a digital ‘walkthrough’ of an IKEA store while browsing products.

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Travelshopa connects travellers to independent brands and stores for a local shopping experience

Gina Baldassarre - June 13, 2017 3 MIN READ

Finding unique stores in a new city or country can be a challenge for travellers; looking to make it easier through curated guides is Travelshopa.

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Invigor acquires Singapore-based shopper engagement startup Sprooki

Gina Baldassarre - April 27, 2017 2 MIN READ

ASX-listed data intelligence platform Invigor has announced today its acquisition of Singapore-based Sprooki in an all-scrip – or all-shares – deal worth a total consideration of $10 million.

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Perth startup Zora Tech gives viewers cash for tagging products in social media videos

James Ward - April 26, 2017 3 MIN READ

Zora Tech’s MYN allows content creators and viewers to “tag” products in social media videos to a brand’s website, gaining cash for each click.

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Sydney fashiontech startup Lustr matches fashion-forward shoppers to emerging designers

Gina Baldassarre - September 29, 2016 5 MIN READ

Lustr wants to connect fashion-forward shoppers directly to emerging designers through a matchmaking algorithm, and help designers crowdsource feedback on their upcoming collections.

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CUZIN is the ‘crowdsourced shopping’ service aiming to bypass price discrimination and change the way we shop online

Tasnuva Bindi - December 4, 2014 7 MIN READ

On Sunday, CUZIN went into public beta, a strategic move for the Sydney-based startup, given Australians are flocking to shopping centres, departments stores and ecommerce websites to take advantage of discounts in the lead up to Christmas. According to a recent National Retail Association report, Australians are expected to spend $43 billion in the pre-Christmas trading period.

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