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Australian shoppers brace for record Black Friday sales
Multi-factor authentication

Australian shoppers brace for record Black Friday sales

As Australians gear up for a record-breaking shopping season, concerns about online scams heighten, with potential spending surpassing $69.7 billion.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2024
Australians increase Christmas budgets, focus on savings
Artificial Intelligence

Australians increase Christmas budgets, focus on savings

A recent Pureprofile study reveals Australians plan to increase their Christmas spending, with budgets rising to AUD $468 for gifts and AUD $406 for food.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Oct 2024
Deliver when it matters most: Retention and revenue this peak season
Customer Experience

Deliver when it matters most: Retention and revenue this peak season

As Cyber Weekend approaches, Australian retailers face increased pressure to enhance delivery services amid subdued spending and rising consumer expectations.

By Rob Hango-Zada • 5 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024

Global Stories

Cyber Monday stories

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
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
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
AI adoption in retail: Opportunities & readiness gaps
Customer Experience

AI adoption in retail: Opportunities & readiness gaps

A new survey from Riverbed reveals that while 95% of retail leaders view AI as crucial, only 40% feel prepared for its implementation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
UK shoppers plan record Black Friday spend, survey reveals
Supply Chain

UK shoppers plan record Black Friday spend, survey reveals

With inflation rising, 54% of British consumers plan to take advantage of Black Friday and Cyber Monday for their average Christmas budget of GBP £352.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024
New Relic report: Observability quadruples retail ROI
Artificial Intelligence

New Relic report: Observability quadruples retail ROI

New Relic's latest report reveals that investing in observability solutions can deliver a fourfold return for retail businesses by enhancing customer interactions.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024
FedEx survey shows APAC optimism for holiday sales
Supply Chain

FedEx survey shows APAC optimism for holiday sales

FedEx's recent survey reveals strong optimism in the Asia Pacific for holiday sales, with 70% of SMEs predicting sales growth, driven by eCommerce.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Nov 2024
Generational divides revealed in Black Friday survey
Customer Experience

Generational divides revealed in Black Friday survey

Sinch's 2024 Consumer Black Friday/Cyber Monday Survey reveals younger shoppers favour mobile messaging for promotions, with 44% of 18-29 year-olds ready to spend more.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024
Why eCommerce brands need to rethink Black Friday/Cyber Monday
Customer Experience

Why eCommerce brands need to rethink Black Friday/Cyber Monday

eCommerce brands are urged to rethink their reliance on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, adopting a year-round strategy to foster customer loyalty and sustainable growth.

By Jasmine Allen • 5 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Cyber Monday stories

NCSC warns of sophisticated scams during Black Friday
Data Protection

NCSC warns of sophisticated scams during Black Friday

The NCSC warns of a surge in sophisticated scams this Black Friday and Cyber Monday, with over 32,000 fraud reports and losses totalling GBP £30.4 million.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2024
UK shoppers struggle with tech issues on Black Friday deals
Customer Experience

UK shoppers struggle with tech issues on Black Friday deals

New research by HONOR reveals UK shoppers face technology challenges during Black Friday, with 1 in 3 experiencing device freezes while bargain hunting.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Nov 2024
Rise in returns expected after Black Friday & Cyber Monday
Supply Chain

Rise in returns expected after Black Friday & Cyber Monday

Research shows that one in three shoppers is expected to return Black Friday and Cyber Monday purchases, leading to a surge on Returns Tuesday, 10th December.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Nov 2024
UK Christmas shoppers focus on value, expect higher returns
Supply Chain

UK Christmas shoppers focus on value, expect higher returns

A YouGov survey reveals that 69% of UK consumers plan to maintain or increase their Christmas spending, despite a third expecting to return discounted items.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024