Holiday season stories - Page 2
Christmas marked by sophisticated cyberattacks on retailers
Tue, 2nd Jan 2024
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Cybercriminals utilised new tactics across wider timeframes to launch complex attacks on online retailers during the 2023 holiday season.
Boxing Day sales reign supreme for Kiwi online shoppers
Sat, 30th Dec 2023
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Boxing Day beats Black Friday and Cyber Monday as favourite for bargain hunting among Kiwi online shoppers, with site visits to New Zealand's PriceMe.co.nz rising 11%.
Could AI help santa outperform e-commerce giants?
Mon, 18th Dec 2023
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As we delve deeper into the logistics and supply chain management for Team Santa, we see there are many components that could easily go wrong.
Retail fraud surges 700% during 2023 holiday season, Cequence reveals
Thu, 14th Dec 2023
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Cybercriminals' new strategy resulted in a 700% hike in retail fraud during the 2023 holiday season, warns Cequence.
Darktrace director warns of rising cyber threats during holiday season
Thu, 14th Dec 2023
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Darktrace's Liam Dermody urges businesses to remain vigilant against increasing cyber threats during the Christmas season.
Alert anxiety hits workers over constant out-of-hours notifications
Thu, 7th Dec 2023
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Out-of-hours notifications are causing 'alert anxiety' in UK workers, with the problem especially acute among younger generations.
Unwrapping success: The golden rules of holiday retailing
Wed, 6th Dec 2023
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In this challenging environment, omnichannel retailers must find ways to stand out and offer something exceptional.
CBA & Vodafone collaborate to fight rising SMS scams in new venture
Wed, 6th Dec 2023
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CBA and Vodafone join forces to combat the surge in SMS scams, using real-time intelligence to safeguard customers.
Vodafone encourages Australians to recycle unused mobile devices
Thu, 30th Nov 2023
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Vodafone urges Aussies to recycle old mobiles this holiday, revealing 22.3 million devices lay redundant across the nation.
Tradies' guide: Prepare now for a fresh start in 2024
Thu, 30th Nov 2023
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It’s critical that tradies take the opportunity ahead of the January cashflow slowdown to get their business in shape so they can make a fresh start.
Festive season alert: Rising cybercrime threatens businesses
Wed, 29th Nov 2023
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As another holiday shopping season arrives, with sales and special offers everywhere you turn, it is important to remember that cybercriminals are also out in force.
Storyblok survey reveals consumers' festive buying behaviour and trust issues
Wed, 29th Nov 2023
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Storyblok survey shares festive buying behaviours, revealing brand websites hold most trust, while AI and influencers fall out of favour.
Black Friday & Cyber Monday see rise in 'false positives', warns SEON
Tue, 28th Nov 2023
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Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales lead to rise in 'false positives', warns SEON, complicating transactions for merchants.
Grab showcases Southeast Asian cuisine on Times Square billboard
Tue, 21st Nov 2023
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Food delivery app, Grab, aids appreciation for Southeast Asian cuisine, honouring regional vendors on Times Square billboard.
Fidelity Apps to revolutionise Aussie holiday shopping with VR platform
Mon, 20th Nov 2023
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Tech entrepreneur, Jackson Meyer, aims to transform festive shopping with cutting-edge VR platform, Fidelity Apps.
Why retailers need to embrace modern observability to thrive this holiday season
Mon, 20th Nov 2023
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Today, the retail industry faces new macroeconomic challenges, with the rapid increase in energy costs, high inflation, and supply chain disruptions.
Yubico's tips on online security for travellers over the holiday season
Thu, 16th Nov 2023
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Cybersecurity firm Yubico offers insightful advice on enhancing online security for travellers this festive season.
UK's festive online spending to surge in 2023, Adobe reports
Mon, 13th Nov 2023
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UK's online spending is set to balloon in the 2023 holiday season with shoppers projected to expend £24.1bn, says Adobe.
Australian retailers boost holiday discounts to combat rising living costs
Mon, 6th Nov 2023
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Australian retailers are planning to offer bigger discounts this holiday season, with 44% expecting an increase in sales, according to a survey by Fiverr.
Preparing for peak holiday season with Composable Commerce
Fri, 3rd Nov 2023
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This article discusses what Composable Commerce is, the benefits of the technology, how it makes peaks in trading easier and how retailers can get started.