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Dreame cuts Prime Day prices by up to 74% in Australia
Internet of Things

Dreame cuts Prime Day prices by up to 74% in Australia

Shoppers in Australia can save up to AUD $2,049.01 on robot vacuums and dryers as Dreame broadens its Prime Day sale across home care.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Jul 2026
Amazon Australia launches seven-day Prime Day sale
eCommerce

Amazon Australia launches seven-day Prime Day sale

Australian shoppers facing tighter budgets are being drawn to Amazon's biggest annual discount event, which covers hundreds of thousands of items.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Jul 2026
Australians time purchases around Amazon Prime Day
eCommerce

Australians time purchases around Amazon Prime Day

Cost-of-living pressures are pushing Australians to delay buys, with 80% waiting for major sales events and Prime Day shaping decisions.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Jul 2026
Australia warns of scam surge during Prime Day sales
Phishing

Australia warns of scam surge during Prime Day sales

Scammers are exploiting Prime Day shopping sprees as Australia's new rules aim to stop fraudulent texts, emails and instant payments.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 7 min read • Mon, 6th Jul 2026
Reolink cuts Australian security camera prices by 46%
Internet of Things

Reolink cuts Australian security camera prices by 46%

Australian shoppers can buy Reolink's wire-free and solar security cameras for up to 46% less in a Prime Day campaign running for two weeks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Jun 2026
The rise of the strategic stock-up shopper
eCommerce

The rise of the strategic stock-up shopper

Sales events are now planning windows for households, with 70% of Australian adults bulk-buying at least one category, a survey shows.

By Brendan Straw • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2026
Amazon ad revenue surges 62% in Australia, says Pattern
Marketing Technologies

Amazon ad revenue surges 62% in Australia, says Pattern

Amazon's ad business is now outpacing major rivals in Australia, as Pattern estimates annual revenue reached USD $392 million in 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2026

Global Stories

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Europe smartphone sales rebound on Amazon Prime Day
eCommerce

Europe smartphone sales rebound on Amazon Prime Day

Promotion-driven demand lifted Europe smartphone sales in Week 26, but analysts warn the rebound may fade once Amazon Prime Day discounts end.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Jul 2026
Shoppers take longer to buy as summer sales lose pull
Customer Experience

Shoppers take longer to buy as summer sales lose pull

Urgent discounts are failing to speed up purchases, with most shoppers consulting multiple sources and many abandoning baskets over shipping fees.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Jul 2026
Amazon Prime Day cuts prices on gaming & audio gear
Gaming

Amazon Prime Day cuts prices on gaming & audio gear

Price cuts of up to 50% on controllers, soundbars and projectors are drawing shoppers to Prime Day bargains across the UK and US.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2026
Consumers use AI to compare deals ahead of Prime Day
Generative AI

Consumers use AI to compare deals ahead of Prime Day

Price remains the main driver for Prime Day shoppers, even as 43% now use AI tools to compare offers and spot discounts.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Jun 2026
Constructor posts surge on AI retail search momentum
Hyperscale

Constructor posts surge on AI retail search momentum

Constructor rides AI retail search boom with 82% customer growth, 116% EMEA revenue jump and 322bn annual product discovery interactions.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026

Stories from Other Regions

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UK shoppers say Prime Day traps retailers in discount cycle
Marketing Technologies

UK shoppers say Prime Day traps retailers in discount cycle

More than half of UK shoppers say major sales events are pushing retailers into a race to the bottom, according to invent.ai research.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Jun 2026
Amazon Prime Day cuts prices on smart home devices
Biometrics

Amazon Prime Day cuts prices on smart home devices

Deals on connected locks, alarms and hobby kit are drawing shoppers beyond mainstream electronics, with some prices cut by up to 35%.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2026
Venture Forge appoints Kenwright as Chief Commercial Officer
eCommerce

Venture Forge appoints Kenwright as Chief Commercial Officer

The 21-person Amazon agency is beefing up ahead of Prime Day as it seeks to win more client brands and widen its market reach.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Sat, 20th Jun 2026
Amazon June Prime Day set for record USD $27.6 billion
eCommerce

Amazon June Prime Day set for record USD $27.6 billion

A June timing shift and stronger competition in Britain may temper gains, even as the event is tipped to deliver USD $27.6 billion in US sales.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026
Shoppers turn to AI tools in hunt for better retail deals
Digital Transformation

Shoppers turn to AI tools in hunt for better retail deals

Shoppers are turning to AI tools like ChatGPT to hunt for personalised retail deals, valuing quality offers over rock-bottom prices.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Feb 2026