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Black Friday sales surge signals boom in early Christmas shopping
eCommerce

Black Friday sales surge signals boom in early Christmas shopping

In 2023, Black Friday sales experienced growth, yet the most significant rise was observed in the days and weeks leading up to the event, according to Visualsoft.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Dec 2023
Reviewing Black Friday trends offers insights for future retail strategies
Data Analytics

Reviewing Black Friday trends offers insights for future retail strategies

Analysis of 2023 Black Friday retail patterns suggests future strategies, with UK buyers showing higher spend inclination.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Dec 2023
Ecommerce set for record-breaking GBP £8.74 billion UK Black Friday weekend
Data Analytics

Ecommerce set for record-breaking GBP £8.74 billion UK Black Friday weekend

UK expects record-breaking £8.74bn online sales over Black Friday weekend; big data and analytics projected to play a key role.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Nov 2023

Global Stories

Black Friday stories

Rise in DDoS attacks & API security threats in 2023
Partner Programmes

Rise in DDoS attacks & API security threats in 2023

Cloudflare's reports highlight the spike in DDoS attacks amid conflict in Palestine and Israel, and the growing security threats posed by 'shadow APIs'.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jan 2024
US holiday online retail surges to USD $222.1 billion amid difficult economy
Data Analytics

US holiday online retail surges to USD $222.1 billion amid difficult economy

US consumers fuel a 4.9% YoY boost to holiday online retail sales, hitting USD $222 billion. Growth is driven by big discounts, rising use of Buy Now, Pay Later options and mobile purchases dominating.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Jan 2024
Accelya spearheads NDC momentum, enabling over 50% of 2022's transactions
Data Analytics

Accelya spearheads NDC momentum, enabling over 50% of 2022's transactions

Accelya leads the way in New Distribution Capability (NDC), enabling over half of 2022's global NDC transactions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Dec 2023
Unwrapping success: The golden rules of holiday retailing
Customer Experience

Unwrapping success: The golden rules of holiday retailing

In this challenging environment, omnichannel retailers must find ways to stand out and offer something exceptional.

By Jonathan Reeve • 5 min read • Wed, 6th Dec 2023
Black Friday & Cyber Monday see rise in 'false positives', warns SEON
Sales

Black Friday & Cyber Monday see rise in 'false positives', warns SEON

Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales lead to rise in 'false positives', warns SEON, complicating transactions for merchants.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Nov 2023
Cybercrime threat escalation prompts vigilance for Black Friday shoppers
Online shopping

Cybercrime threat escalation prompts vigilance for Black Friday shoppers

Alarming data shows cybercriminals escalating efforts to exploit Black Friday, with a 135% increase in fake retail sites.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Nov 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Black Friday stories

Australians turn to discounts amid rising living costs
Clean technologies

Australians turn to discounts amid rising living costs

Amid rising living costs, Australians are to depend more on promotional deals and discounts in 2024, with spending reductions expected across industries.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Mar 2024
Unicommerce reveals 18.7% surge in India's Republic Day 2024 sales
Sales

Unicommerce reveals 18.7% surge in India's Republic Day 2024 sales

India's Republic Day 2024 sales marked an 18.7% rise in eCommerce orders via major enablement platform Unicommerce, driven by increased consumer enthusiasm for online shopping and impactful nationwide campaigns.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jan 2024
Major shifts predicted in Australia's eCommerce landscape for 2024
Data Analytics

Major shifts predicted in Australia's eCommerce landscape for 2024

In 2024, significant shifts in Australia's ecommerce landscape are forecasted, with AI advancements, personalisation, marketplaces, and strategic brand research identified as pivotal factors by global accelerator, Pattern.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jan 2024
OneTap Loyalty revolutionises retail with payment card-integrated rewards
Customer Experience

OneTap Loyalty revolutionises retail with payment card-integrated rewards

Australian tech platform OneTap Loyalty streamlines rewards earning process, integrating payment cards with loyalty programs and bolstering customer engagement.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2024
Boxing Day sales reign supreme for Kiwi online shoppers
eCommerce

Boxing Day sales reign supreme for Kiwi online shoppers

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%.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Sat, 30th Dec 2023
Slyp reveals environmental impact of paper receipts on Black Friday
Data Analytics

Slyp reveals environmental impact of paper receipts on Black Friday

Slyp, backed by Australia's major banks, reveals the damaging ecological and health impact of paper receipts on Black Friday.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Nov 2023
Charge into savings: BLUETTI's unmissable Black Friday deals
Power / Energy

Charge into savings: BLUETTI's unmissable Black Friday deals

Black Friday 2023 is here, and BLUETTI is offering great discounts of up to $5000 on portable solar generators and home backup solutions starting November 20th.

By Tom Raynel • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Nov 2023
Australian retailers jeopardise online shopper safety with poor cybersecurity
Marketing Technologies

Australian retailers jeopardise online shopper safety with poor cybersecurity

Australian retailers expose online shoppers to potential email fraud due to inadequate cybersecurity measures, reveals Proofpoint report.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Nov 2023