Black Friday stories
From peak to planning: Setting up for success in 2025
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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As Australian retailers reflect on the challenges of 2024, they must prepare strategic insights from the peak season to ensure success in 2025.
Record USD $241 billion in US holiday online sales for 2024
Wed, 8th Jan 2025
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commerce systems
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Adobe has reported that online spending in the US for the 2024 holiday season hit USD $241.4 billion, an 8.7% rise, driven by a record in mobile transactions.
European print market rebounds with AI & cloud solutions
Tue, 7th Jan 2025
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ai
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cleantech
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sustainability
The European print market is showing signs of recovery, driven by demand for high-end multifunction printers and the rise of AI and cloud solutions.
Kiwis save on festive shopping with online global deals
Fri, 3rd Jan 2025
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This holiday season, Kiwis have ramped up international online spending, with transactions spanning 149 countries, seeking better deals amidst rising costs.
Searchspring reports 55% surge in 2024 Black Friday sales
Mon, 30th Dec 2024
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Searchspring reports a staggering 11 billion search requests processed in November, with 1.75 million per minute on Black Friday, marking a 55% rise year-on-year.
Businesses face $2.58 million in losses per hour from bots
Fri, 20th Dec 2024
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endpoint protection
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commerce systems
Cequence warns businesses could face average losses of USD $2.58 million per hour this December due to surging malicious bot traffic and fraud.
eCommerce faces cybercrime losses of GBP £2.02m per hour
Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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martech
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commerce systems
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advanced persistent threat protection
Research from Cequence Security warns eCommerce firms could lose GBP £2.02 million per hour to cybercrime during December's holiday shopping season.
Peak performance in peak season: Leveraging EMM solutions for seamless operations
Fri, 13th Dec 2024
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data protection
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digital transformation
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supply chain & logistics
As the busy festive season heats up, logistics firms are turning to EMM solutions to enhance workforce efficiency and ensure seamless operations.
Sinch reveals insights on 2024 Black Friday shopping trends
Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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Sinch reports that Black Friday and Cyber Monday generated USD $118.2 billion in November 2024, highlighting consumer demand for personalised, omnichannel engagement.
Positive economic forecast boosts holiday spending hopes
Wed, 11th Dec 2024
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data analytics
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online shopping
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black friday
Circana forecasts a positive economic environment for 2025, prompting consumers to embrace 'retail therapy' during the upcoming holiday season.
Black Friday evolves into key November event in Australia
Fri, 6th Dec 2024
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cx
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martech
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inflation
Australia's Black Friday has transformed into 'Black November', with a 15% increase in spending, reflecting a shift in consumer habits and enhanced retail strategies.
Cybercriminals mirror Black Friday with dark market deals
Fri, 6th Dec 2024
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blockchain
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cybersecurity
Bitdefender has unveiled how cybercriminals mimic festive shopping habits, accessing dark markets for illicit goods, from fake IDs to narcotics.
NICE CXone platform sees 80% increase in interactions
Thu, 5th Dec 2024
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digital engagement
NICE's CXone MPower platform saw an 80% rise in automated customer interactions over Black Friday and Cyber Monday, reflecting a growing reliance on automation.
Cyber Monday 2024 online sales surge to USD $13.3 billion
Wed, 4th Dec 2024
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gaming
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data analytics
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martech
Adobe has announced that online spending soared to USD $13.3 billion during Cyber Monday 2024, reflecting a 7.3% rise from last year.
Australian retail growth modest as sector faces challenges
Wed, 4th Dec 2024
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cx
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martech
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cleantech
Retail turnover in Australia grows by 0.6% to $36.7 billion in October, but challenges persist as consumers prioritise essential over discretionary spending.
AI fraud networks exploit UK shoppers amid festive season
Tue, 3rd Dec 2024
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AI-driven fraud threatens to undermine Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping, with UK scams costing victims over GBP £11.5 million last year.
Cyber threats heighten with holiday sales here
Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
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With Black Friday and Cyber Monday in full swing, cyber threats loom large, urging consumers and retailers to bolster their online security against potential attacks.
Black Friday set to rival Boxing Day in NZ & Australia
Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
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cleantech
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instagram
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social media
Black Friday, now a vital part of the retail scene in Australia and New Zealand, is set for record sales in 2024 as consumers seek big savings amid rising costs.
Aussie online shoppers face fraud risks amid festive sales
Thu, 28th Nov 2024
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payment technologies
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paypal
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online shopping
As the festive season approaches, PayPal reveals 91% of Australians plan to shop online, but warns of rising fraud risks costing over AUD $500,000 last year.
Experts warn of cyber risks as Black Friday approaches
Thu, 28th Nov 2024
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data privacy
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cloud services
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As Black Friday and Cyber Monday approach, experts warn shoppers to be vigilant against rising cyber threats like malvertising and online fraud.