Industry Trends

Cyber Weekend 2022 came with mixed expectations. Retail sales declined for the first time in October, dropping 0.2%. Inflation, the rising cost of living, interest rates… it’s not a pretty picture. With all this in mind, how did Cyber Weekend 2022 shape up?

Many brands are making important strides towards a more sustainable future but until now there hasn’t been an event or platform that exists to showcase these efforts to a new generation of more eco-conscious consumers. That's how Green Friday was founded, a 4-day event that will allow Australian consumers to shop sustainable and ethical offers from Australia’s best brands.

An omnichannel strategy is your best option for growing your brand in 2022 — and one that integrates online marketplaces can be used to great effect. Find out why online marketplaces are leading the way and how you can adopt technical changes to boost your business.

IMRG’s Andy Mulcahy recently hosted Comestri’s Stuart Barker (General Manager - Europe) for their Quick-fire Q&A Series: How are retailers addressing these barriers, and what opportunities are they missing if they don’t?

Say what you will about the last couple of years, but it’s triggered the chaos needed to drive digital transformation. Check out our top 3 ecommerce trends to see where 2022 will take us and how retailers can keep up with high consumer expectations.

In the final of our 3 part series, we look at how Cyber Weekend fared, how shoppers behaved and how retailers can move forward with sustainability as a key business priority.

Is it time we re-evaluate the frenzied sales season? Are we tarnishing our brands and conditioning consumers to wait for sales? Check out Part 2 of our 3 part series.

Structured, enriched product information is critical to help convert browsers into sales, reduce returns from purchasing the wrong product and deliver an exceptional customer experience.

Cyber Weekend is different now. Consumer behaviour has shifted and retailers have pivoted. Check out Part 1 of our series on why retailers are boycotting the sales season and what consumers actually want from retailers.

It’s time to let go of the spreadsheets. Say goodbye to data errors and inconsistencies, to manual entry and painful product publishing forever!

Headless and composable commerce are hot topics right now. One-size-fits-all technology solutions are a relic of the past; the future is all about the shopper experience and technology that can scale.

Download Comestri's special report to understand why omnichannel is no longer enough, and how data is key to your unified commerce solution - essential for an exceptional, friction-free customer journey.

Comestri has launched a channel for the newest player in the Australian marketplace space - The DOM is now live!

Comestri has just launched its newest Channel – the Comestri SurfStich Channel – which enables retailers and brands to sell on one of Australia’s most innovative e-commerce marketplaces.

Learn from Comestri's GM - Business Development and Marketing the benefits of adopting a headless commerce approach

Keeping staff employed and ensuring stock turnover within stores is a major concern for retailers during lockdowns when stores are closed. “Dark stores'' are not a new concept. With the right tools and technology in place, converting your retail stores to dark stores can help keep staff employed, turn over stock and provide an exceptional brand experience for your customers.

Why retailers need to rethink, rework and relaunch returns. A whitepaper by Comestri & ShipStation.

We’re in a Frenzy! Comestri’s Click Central Channel is Coming Soon

One of the UK's most successful new online marketplaces has launched on the Comestri Platform - Secret Sales

Consumers expect retailers to understand their needs and how they like to shop. As they move their way through their shopper journey, from discovery to purchase, fulfillment to shipments, through to returns and refunds, customers expect a consistent and seamless shopping experience across all channels and touchpoints. Enter Unified Commerce.

Comestri's Ben Cook sat down with Patrick Rechsteiner and Peter Ratcliffe to share their invaluable perspectives on where the online retail space will go in 2021 and Beyond

We sat down with Bionic Digital’s Peter Ratcliffe to bring you these 5 questions to ask yourself before diving down the Click & Collect rabbit hole!

We sat down with Melbourne-based AI tech startup, Okkular, to understand how they leverage AI and deep learning to improve customer experience, reduce costs and drive sales with product tagging.

Despite a challenging year for UK retail in 2020, ecommerce managed to perform above and beyond expectations. Check out our infographic for some key stats, or download the eBook for the full story.

'The Future of Ecommerce Report' 2021 by Shopify has just dropped. Check out our exec summary and real-world strategies to help you thrive in 2021 here.

Checkout the Retail Returns whitepaper by 5874 Commerce to discover how returns impact the ecommerce experience, and what you can do to optimize it!

The team at Catch.com.au stopped by to share their predictions for 2020 and beyond - Take a look here.

Comestri's Cyber Weekend data is in! Here we take a look at how the peak sales days performed - did retailer's wishes come true?

Predictions for the 2020 Holiday Season and beyond, plus our top tips for retailers!

As 2020 draws to a close, it's time to look towards the future. Check out our latest eBook for the trends to watch out for as we move into 2021!

What exactly is an Order Management System, and why do you need one to succeed in ecommerce?

Take a look at a discussion between NORA board member, Peter Knock and Comestri Co-Founder, Frank Nesci on all things retail including the future of eCommerce and the latest industry initiatives

Check out our infographic to see if these tell-tale signs sound familiar!

In this eBook, we explore the differences between the two systems, the benefits and the top reasons to implement a Distributed Order Management System.

Take a look at the debate between Comestri's own, Ben Cook & Frank Nesci as they try to resolve the issue, is the product more important than the customer.

In this eBook, we explore the top reasons to implement a PIM, the overall benefits and how to select the right PIM for you.

In 2019, Marketplace sales accounted for 58% of all web sales globally. As Marketplaces continue to dominate ecommerce, we take a look at the key statistics retailers need to know about these fast-rising sales channels.

How can you optimise your ecommerce site for conversions? Check out our quick tips.

Comestri Co-founder Frank Nesci contributes his thoughts on how retailers can survive this pandemic, urging retailers to completely rethink the role of their stores and transform them into mini distribution centres.

Is COVID-19 the catalyst to speed up digital transformation in the retail sector?

Download this must-read guide for digital transformation in B2B eCommerce, developed by our friends at Balance Internet

Why you should be planning your unified commerce strategy