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NTT DATA, Google Cloud partner to speed up agentic AI uptake
Digital Transformation

NTT DATA, Google Cloud partner to speed up agentic AI uptake

NTT DATA and Google Cloud partner globally to fast-track agentic AI adoption, co-developing cloud-native solutions for sectors like banking and healthcare.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
US Prime Day online sales hit USD $24.1bn, mobile drives growth
Marketing Technologies

US Prime Day online sales hit USD $24.1bn, mobile drives growth

US Prime Day online sales soared to USD $24.1bn, a 30.3% rise year-on-year, with mobile shopping driving over half of the revenue during the July event.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Jul 2025
Brands boost social commerce spend despite western slow uptake
Marketing Technologies

Brands boost social commerce spend despite western slow uptake

Despite slower uptake in Western markets, 77% of B2C marketing execs invest in social commerce amid rising global growth and creator-driven shopping trends.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025
Taboola advises SMBs on strategies for Amazon Prime Day 2025 success
DevOps

Taboola advises SMBs on strategies for Amazon Prime Day 2025 success

Taboola advises SMBs to prepare early and use targeted strategies to succeed in Amazon Prime Day 2025, running from 8-14 July as a four-day event.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025
Ultra Violette proves tech transformation is a team sport
Digital Transformation

Ultra Violette proves tech transformation is a team sport

Australian skincare brand Ultra Violette credits its rapid international growth to strong team alignment alongside new NetSuite tech, not just systems alone.

By Annexa • 4 min read • Sat, 24th May 2025
From peak to planning: Setting up for success in 2025
Customer Experience

From peak to planning: Setting up for success in 2025

As Australian retailers reflect on the challenges of 2024, they must prepare strategic insights from the peak season to ensure success in 2025.

By Simon Le Grand • 5 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
Record USD $241 billion in US holiday online sales for 2024
Marketing Technologies

Record USD $241 billion in US holiday online sales for 2024

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.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Jan 2025
Kiwis save on festive shopping with online global deals
Black Friday

Kiwis save on festive shopping with online global deals

This holiday season, Kiwis have ramped up international online spending, with transactions spanning 149 countries, seeking better deals amidst rising costs.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Jan 2025
Searchspring reports 55% surge in 2024 Black Friday sales
Data Analytics

Searchspring reports 55% surge in 2024 Black Friday sales

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.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Dec 2024

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Unlocking Black Friday and Cyber Monday success: Your essential guide
Customer Experience

Unlocking Black Friday and Cyber Monday success: Your essential guide

Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2024 saw UK transactions rise 9.5%, with a 119% increase in loyalty sign-ups, highlighting retail's huge Q4 potential.

By Jess New • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025
Black Friday 2024 sees 3.1% growth as bounce rates increase
Customer Experience

Black Friday 2024 sees 3.1% growth as bounce rates increase

Black Friday 2024 saw a 3.1% growth in eCommerce sales as bounce rates rose 3.8%, with specialist retailers outperforming multi-category stores overall.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
How Retailers Can Prepare for Peak Season Success
Customer Experience

How Retailers Can Prepare for Peak Season Success

Retailers worldwide are embracing AI-driven personalization and immersive tech to boost holiday sales and reduce returns this peak season, says new survey.

By Wanda Cadigan • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025
UK online sales & cross-border gifting surge as travel booms
Gaming

UK online sales & cross-border gifting surge as travel booms

UK summer travel surges as online sales rise 7% and cross-border gifting jumps 138%, driven by growing mobile shopping and digital engagement.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2025
Amazon dominates Prime Day as rivals see low deal searches
eCommerce

Amazon dominates Prime Day as rivals see low deal searches

Data shows Amazon dominated Prime Day deals in 2024 and 2025, with shoppers rarely searching rival retailers, despite their parallel sales events.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025
UK eCommerce faces rising fraud risks as regulations tighten for 2025
Supply Chain

UK eCommerce faces rising fraud risks as regulations tighten for 2025

UK eCommerce faces rising fraud threats in 2025 as tighter regulations under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act come into effect.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 5 min read • Tue, 22nd Jul 2025
AliExpress launches hourly delivery & opens to UK businesses
Online shopping

AliExpress launches hourly delivery & opens to UK businesses

AliExpress launches hourly delivery in Greater London and opens its UK platform to local businesses, boosting fast access to essential goods and broader product ranges.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025
European print market rebounds with AI & cloud solutions
Artificial Intelligence

European print market rebounds with AI & cloud solutions

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.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Jan 2025