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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
Mangopay introduces FX solution to transform platform currency conversions
eCommerce

Mangopay introduces FX solution to transform platform currency conversions

Mangopay launches a new foreign exchange (FX) solution for platforms to streamline currency conversions and boost cross-border ecommerce.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 20th 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
CybeReady highlights five key defences against Black Friday cybercrime surge
Ransomware

CybeReady highlights five key defences against Black Friday cybercrime surge

CybeReady, an innovator in security awareness training, offers five key initiatives to bolster defences against a predicted rise in Black Friday cybercrime.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Nov 2023
Festive season online shopping spurs rise in luxury brand phishing scams
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Festive season online shopping spurs rise in luxury brand phishing scams

Cyber threats are on the rise this holiday season, warns Check Point Research, with a 13% increase in malicious files related to online orders and deliveries.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Nov 2023
Australia predicts record Black Friday sales amidst economic challenges
Customer Experience

Australia predicts record Black Friday sales amidst economic challenges

Australia prepares for its biggest ever Black Friday sales, with retailers' discount offers expected to surpass previous years, according to a study by Fiverr.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Nov 2023
Why retailers need to embrace modern observability to thrive this holiday season
Customer Experience

Why retailers need to embrace modern observability to thrive this holiday season

Today, the retail industry faces new macroeconomic challenges, with the rapid increase in energy costs, high inflation, and supply chain disruptions.

By Kris Day • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Nov 2023
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Pixis with Hari Valiyath
Software-as-a-Service

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Pixis with Hari Valiyath

Hari Valiyath, who is the Co-Founder and Chief Business Officer at Pixis, joins us today to tell us more about Pixis and some of his thoughts on AI.

By Tom Raynel • 6 min read • Fri, 17th Nov 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Black Friday stories

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