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Australian retail growth modest as sector faces challenges
Customer Experience

Australian retail growth modest as sector faces challenges

Retail turnover in Australia grows by 0.6% to $36.7 billion in October, but challenges persist as consumers prioritise essential over discretionary spending.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Dec 2024
Black Friday deals: Segway-Ninebot slashes prices on e-scooters
Online shopping

Black Friday deals: Segway-Ninebot slashes prices on e-scooters

Segway-Ninebot is offering substantial Black Friday discounts on eKickScooter models, with the MAX G2 reduced by AUD $700 to AUD $999.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Nov 2024

Global Stories

Black Friday stories

Sinch reveals insights on 2024 Black Friday shopping trends
Customer Experience

Sinch reveals insights on 2024 Black Friday shopping trends

Sinch reports that Black Friday and Cyber Monday generated USD $118.2 billion in November 2024, highlighting consumer demand for personalised, omnichannel engagement.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024
Positive economic forecast boosts holiday spending hopes
Data Analytics

Positive economic forecast boosts holiday spending hopes

Circana forecasts a positive economic environment for 2025, prompting consumers to embrace 'retail therapy' during the upcoming holiday season.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024
Cybercriminals mirror Black Friday with dark market deals
Crypto

Cybercriminals mirror Black Friday with dark market deals

Bitdefender has unveiled how cybercriminals mimic festive shopping habits, accessing dark markets for illicit goods, from fake IDs to narcotics.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Dec 2024
NICE CXone platform sees 80% increase in interactions
Unified Communications

NICE CXone platform sees 80% increase in interactions

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.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Dec 2024
Cyber Monday 2024 online sales surge to USD $13.3 billion
Gaming

Cyber Monday 2024 online sales surge to USD $13.3 billion

Adobe has announced that online spending soared to USD $13.3 billion during Cyber Monday 2024, reflecting a 7.3% rise from last year.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Dec 2024
Black Friday set to rival Boxing Day in NZ & Australia
Clean technologies

Black Friday set to rival Boxing Day in NZ & Australia

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.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
Cyber threats heighten with holiday sales here
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cyber threats heighten with holiday sales here

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.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
Aussie online shoppers face fraud risks amid festive sales
Payment Technologies

Aussie online shoppers face fraud risks amid festive sales

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.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2024
Experts warn of cyber risks as Black Friday approaches
Endpoint Protection

Experts warn of cyber risks as Black Friday approaches

As Black Friday and Cyber Monday approach, experts warn shoppers to be vigilant against rising cyber threats like malvertising and online fraud.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2024
Sinch predicts personalised, secure shopping trends for 2024
Customer Experience

Sinch predicts personalised, secure shopping trends for 2024

Sinch predicts that 2024's Black Friday and Cyber Monday will see a surge in personalised and secure communication strategies to enhance shopper engagement.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2024
Turning inventory management and delivery into a peak season competitive advantage
Data Analytics

Turning inventory management and delivery into a peak season competitive advantage

Black Friday's rise in the UK has reshaped retail, with early seasonal spikes in orders urging businesses to perfect inventory and delivery strategies.

By Rob Hango-Zada • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Nov 2024
Black Friday boosts internet traffic in NZ & Australia
Cybersecurity

Black Friday boosts internet traffic in NZ & Australia

As Black Friday approaches, internet traffic in New Zealand surged by 9% while Australia anticipates a 2.7% rise in spending this year.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2024

Stories from Other Regions

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AI fraud networks exploit UK shoppers amid festive season
Online fraud

AI fraud networks exploit UK shoppers amid festive season

AI-driven fraud threatens to undermine Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping, with UK scams costing victims over GBP £11.5 million last year.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Dec 2024
YouLend sees 30% rise in UK SME financing before Black Friday
eCommerce

YouLend sees 30% rise in UK SME financing before Black Friday

YouLend has reported a 30% surge in financing applications from UK SMEs ahead of Black Friday 2024, driven by increased demand from ecommerce platforms.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2024
AI & IT systems crucial for retail success on Black Friday
Digital Transformation

AI & IT systems crucial for retail success on Black Friday

As Black Friday looms, retailers face the dual challenge of IT resilience and consumer trust in AI, with only 10% of UK shoppers keen to use AI tools.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2024