Retail & eCommerce News: Oct 19 - Australia (5 stories)
Sunday, 19 Oct 2025 Weekly Retail & eCommerce Australia
Here is your Weekly summary for Retail & eCommerce across Australia for Mon 13th October - Sun 19th October 2025
TikTok is launching a hands-on workshop series aimed at helping Australian e-commerce brands leverage the platform for growth, highlighting the increasing importance of social media in retail strategies. Meanwhile, branding expert Jessica Hatzis emphasizes the need for businesses to adopt a strategic approach to Black Friday and Cyber Monday, steering clear of the discount trap as they prepare for 2026.
In a notable setback, e-commerce startup Carted will shut down after four years, following a significant $13 million seed funding round, raising questions about sustainability in the startup landscape. On a different note, Koh is entering the $2.3 billion laundry market with a new enzyme-based product line, indicating a shift towards eco-friendly cleaning solutions in consumer goods.
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E-commerce startup Carted to close four years after $13 million raise
SmartCompany 15 Oct 2025, 4:51amE-commerce startup Carted will close next week, four years after raising $13 million in one of Australia's largest seed funding rounds. The post E-commerce startup Carted to close four years after $13 million raise appeared first on SmartCompany.
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Event: TikTok Works
SmartCompany 17 Oct 2025, 3:12amJoin TikTok's exclusive hands-on workshop series designed to help Australian e-commerce brands turn TikTok into a powerful growth engine. The post Event: TikTok Works appeared first on SmartCompany.
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How the right BFCM playbook can prepare your business for 2026
SmartCompany 16 Oct 2025, 10:29pmBranding expert Jessica Hatzis explains how businesses can make the most of Black Friday and Cyber Monday campaigns without falling into the discount trap. The post How the right BFCM playbook can prepare your business for 2026 appeared first on SmartCompany.
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Koh enters $2.3b laundry market with enzyme-based range
Inside FMCG 17 Oct 2025, 7:32amThe lineup includes Sensitive Laundry Detergent Sheets, Sensitive Laundry Liquid, and Sensitive Stain Remover. The post Koh enters $2.3b laundry market with enzyme-based range appeared first on Inside FMCG.
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Kite Realty Q2 2025 slides: Strong leasing momentum drives guidance increase
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