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Markable tops USD $1.7bn in creator sales, rebrands
Software-as-a-Service

Markable tops USD $1.7bn in creator sales, rebrands

Higher creator sales and a fresh brand identity signal Markable's push to broaden its user base as platform sales rose 260% year on year.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Last week
Retailers boost video & AI as visual commerce grows
Digital Transformation

Retailers boost video & AI as visual commerce grows

Retailers are using AI to handle booming video, social commerce and user-generated content as operational strains mount across channels.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Qupital raises USD $300 million in new funding push
Fintech

Qupital raises USD $300 million in new funding push

The funding will help the Hong Kong-based fintech expand lending to online merchants across Asia and the US as demand for trade finance grows.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Zitcha launches Snapchat integration with Officeworks
Digital Transformation

Zitcha launches Snapchat integration with Officeworks

The deal lets retailers target younger shoppers on Snapchat and tie ad spend to sales, as Officeworks tests offsite retail media.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Aug 2026
BYRDLI launches San Francisco campaign for South Koreans
eCommerce

BYRDLI launches San Francisco campaign for South Koreans

South Korean travellers can now book a San Francisco trip through creator Sumin Kim, as BYRDLI ties social inspiration directly to sales.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Aug 2026
WARC says brands need social & emotional strategies
Social Media

WARC says brands need social & emotional strategies

Brands risk wasting social spend unless they balance participation-driven content with broader emotional campaigns that build memory and growth.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Aug 2026

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Creators Have Become the Path to Purchase in Southeast Asia. Most Brands Are Still Treating Them Like Media
Generative AI

Creators Have Become the Path to Purchase in Southeast Asia. Most Brands Are Still Treating Them Like Media

Creator-led purchases are now driving Southeast Asia's eCommerce, with 71% of affiliate buyers choosing influencers and creators over other channels.

By Ayaan Mohamud • 5 min read • Last week
ZYMIX launches UK social super app for Gen Z users
Fintech

ZYMIX launches UK social super app for Gen Z users

The app aims to cut the need for Gen Z users to juggle separate services, as UK adults now use 41 apps a month on average.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Byrdli launches creator-led Alabama travel commerce campaign
Software-as-a-Service

Byrdli launches creator-led Alabama travel commerce campaign

Travellers can now book Alabama trips through creator storefronts, as BYRDLI tests a model aimed at closing the gap between inspiration and purchase.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week
ZYMIX picks Mangopay for UK super app wallet launch
Digital Transformation

ZYMIX picks Mangopay for UK super app wallet launch

UK students could soon split tickets, taxis and shared costs inside one app as ZYMIX embeds Mangopay's wallet infrastructure from launch.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Maple Deal Global launches curated shopping deals site
Marketing Technologies

Maple Deal Global launches curated shopping deals site

Shoppers could save time hunting discounts as Maple Deal Global adds verified offers from multiple markets to one site, with purchases elsewhere.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
What reCommerce data can tell us about consumer demands
eCommerce

What reCommerce data can tell us about consumer demands

Sales data from a Korean reCommerce platform show cultural moments can revive long-discontinued items and expose demand before retail catches up.

By Jaewha Choi • 5 min read • Fri, 28th Aug 2026
Australian retailers absorb rising costs, Lightspeed says
Digital Transformation

Australian retailers absorb rising costs, Lightspeed says

More than six in 10 Australian retailers are covering at least half their higher costs themselves, squeezing margins as shoppers stay price-sensitive.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Aug 2026
Dupe culture is creating a new challenge for toy and gaming brands
Risk & Compliance

Dupe culture is creating a new challenge for toy and gaming brands

Viral lookalikes are spreading fast across toy and game marketplaces, with cheaper copies now posing safety and reputational risks for brands.

By Emily Li • 6 min read • Fri, 14th Aug 2026
Photoroom launches Android Shopify listing app for sellers
Software-as-a-Service

Photoroom launches Android Shopify listing app for sellers

Android users can now build Shopify listings on the go, as Photoroom expands its mobile workflow for merchants selling from phones.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Mon, 10th Aug 2026
China's commerce models reshape retail worldwide, NIQ says
Omnichannel

China's commerce models reshape retail worldwide, NIQ says

Asia Pacific is driving a retail shift as live, social and quick commerce from China spread into shopping habits worldwide.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Mon, 10th Aug 2026
Markable launches AI video & 3D tools for creators
Software-as-a-Service

Markable launches AI video & 3D tools for creators

Creators can now turn raw clips into shoppable videos as social commerce firms race to capture a market forecast to top USD $100 billion in 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Aug 2026
Ecommpay backs ICAEW campaign for small businesses
Fintech

Ecommpay backs ICAEW campaign for small businesses

The deal gives accountants advising smaller firms fresh guidance on online payments, banking and cash flow as merchants seek quicker, simpler set-ups.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Aug 2026