OpenMalo Technologies builds high-converting online stores, omnichannel retail platforms, and custom ecommerce solutions for Australian retailers of every size. Our Melbourne and Sydney teams specialise in Shopify Plus, WooCommerce, and fully bespoke commerce architectures — integrated with Afterpay, Zip, Australia Post, Shippit, and Xero. We don't just build stores; we engineer revenue growth engines.
Australian retailers juggle physical stores, online channels, marketplaces (eBay AU, Amazon AU), and social commerce simultaneously. We build unified inventory, order, and customer data platforms that keep every channel in sync.
Australia's vast geography makes shipping expensive and complex. We integrate Australia Post eParcel, Shippit, StarShipIt, and third-party logistics (3PL) APIs with rate shopping, real-time tracking, and automated returns management.
Australian shoppers expect Afterpay, Zip, Klarna, PayPal, and Apple Pay alongside card payments. We integrate the full BNPL and digital-wallet ecosystem without compromising PCI DSS compliance or checkout conversion.
Manual stock reconciliation between Shopify and Xero or MYOB causes overselling, write-offs, and accounting nightmares. We build real-time, bi-directional integrations that eliminate the spreadsheet.
Over 65% of Australian ecommerce traffic is mobile, yet most stores convert at less than 2% on mobile. We optimise Core Web Vitals, implement PWA capabilities, and design mobile-first checkout flows that lift conversion.
Google Shopping, SEO, and performance marketing are the lifeblood of Australian ecommerce. We build technically sound commerce sites with structured data, fast server-side rendering, and Google Merchant Centre feed automation.
OpenMalo Technologies has built and optimised more than 170 online retail experiences for Australian brands — from independent boutiques turning over $500K annually to multi-brand retailers processing tens of millions in GMV. Our retail engineers in Melbourne and Sydney combine Shopify Plus expertise, headless commerce architecture, and conversion-rate optimisation to deliver stores that perform.
We understand the uniquely Australian retail landscape: the dominance of Afterpay, the complexity of Australia Post rate cards, the GST-inclusive pricing requirements under Australian Consumer Law, and the competitive pressure from Amazon AU and overseas marketplaces. Our solutions are designed specifically for this environment.
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Shopify Plus, WooCommerce, BigCommerce, and custom-built stores designed for high conversion, fast load times, and seamless Australian payment and shipping integrations.
Learn More →Brand websites, product catalogues, dealer locators, and omnichannel retail sites that bridge the gap between physical stores and digital commerce.
Learn More →Shopping apps, loyalty programs, in-store clienteling tools, and order-tracking apps for iOS and Android — with push notifications, AR try-on, and integrated payment wallets.
Learn More →Technical SEO audits, category-page optimisation, Google Shopping feed management, schema markup, and content strategies that drive organic revenue growth for Australian retailers.
Learn More →Google Shopping campaigns, Meta dynamic product ads, email automation via Klaviyo, and performance marketing strategies calibrated for the Australian retail calendar.
Learn More →POS integrations (Square, Lightspeed, Vend), ERP connectors (Xero, MYOB, NetSuite), marketplace feeds (Amazon AU, eBay AU), and logistics API orchestration.
Learn More →Shopify Plus stores with size-guide tools, AI-powered fit recommendations, virtual try-on, and omnichannel returns for Australian fashion brands.
Online grocery platforms with slot-booking, same-day delivery integration, age-verification for alcohol, and loyalty programs for supermarkets and specialty food retailers.
Large-format ecommerce with 3D room visualisers, freight-and-assembly delivery scheduling, and complex configurable product builders for furniture and homeware retailers.
TGA-compliant product listings, subscription box platforms, loyalty/reward programs, and B2C/B2B dual-channel stores for health, beauty, and wellness brands.
High-SKU catalogues, serial-number tracking, trade-in programs, and warranty-claim portals for consumer electronics and technology retailers.
Trade portals with customer-specific pricing, quote-to-order workflows, purchase order integration, and tiered account management for B2B and wholesale distributors.
Australian retailers face consumer law, tax, and data-protection obligations that non-specialist developers routinely overlook. We build compliance in from the start.
We implement ACL-compliant returns, refunds, and warranty policies in platform logic — including mandatory remedy rights, GST-inclusive pricing display, and country-of-origin labelling where required.
Our Xero and MYOB integrations handle GST-inclusive pricing, correct tax treatment for digital services (imported digital products rules), and automated BAS-ready reporting for Australian merchants.
We implement consent-driven email capture, cookie consent banners compliant with Australian privacy guidance, data-breach response workflows, and APP-aligned data-retention policies.
Our checkout implementations use hosted payment fields and tokenisation to eliminate card data from your environment, dramatically reducing PCI DSS scope and risk for Australian merchants.
Industry-leading tools and frameworks chosen for performance, scalability, and long-term maintainability.
We audit your existing store analytics, conversion funnels, and integration landscape — identifying the highest-impact opportunities before scoping a single feature.
We recommend the right platform (Shopify Plus, headless, or custom) for your SKU count, growth trajectory, and integration requirements — then produce a detailed technical architecture.
Three-week sprints with continuous deployment to staging. Payment, shipping, and ERP integrations are built in parallel by dedicated integration engineers, not bolted on at the end.
Staged launch with performance monitoring, Google Shopping activation, and a 90-day post-launch optimisation sprint covering Core Web Vitals, A/B testing, and email automation setup.
Consistently rated as a top technology company in Australia — backed by verified client reviews on Clutch and GoodFirms.
We sign an NDA before any discussion. All IP belongs to you — no shared code, no reuse on completion.
Access to project management tools, weekly progress reports, and live sprint demos throughout delivery.
Melbourne and Sydney offices with real people you can meet in your time zone. Invoiced in AUD.
Agile delivery with fortnightly demos so you see progress, give feedback, and stay in control at every sprint.
We don't just deliver and disappear. Structured post-launch support and ongoing development partnerships available.
"OpenMalo delivered exactly what we needed — on time, on budget, and with a level of quality that exceeded our expectations. The team communicated brilliantly throughout."
"The technical quality and attention to detail from the OpenMalo team is outstanding. Our users love the end product and our business metrics improved significantly post-launch."
"Fast, reliable, and professional. OpenMalo understood our requirements immediately and delivered a solution that has genuinely transformed how we operate. Highly recommended."
Common questions about our retail & ecommerce development solutions.
Ask Us Anything →Talk to a retail ecommerce specialist from our Melbourne or Sydney team. We'll review your current platform and identify your fastest path to revenue growth.
Local teams across Australia backed by a global delivery centre — giving you the best of both worlds.
