Black Friday stories - Page 5

Wayvia launches AI-powered Prowl platform to monitor and enforce real-time pricing, protecting brands' margins amid volatile retail conditions.

eDesk launches AI Agent to handle eCommerce support across 300+ channels, resolving 65% of enquiries for USD $0.99 per resolution.

Over 2.5 million UK workers took part in Techtimeout Tuesday, urging an hourly screen break to improve wellbeing and productivity at work.

AI, social media, and flexible payments like BNPL will shape festive shopping as 69% of consumers trust AI to assist their Black Friday and holiday purchases.

UK tech retail sales rose 5.4% in Q3 2025, outpacing national retail growth but lagging behind Europe's 21% surge in the sector.

UK retailers and tech firms urge clear tax policies ahead of the Chancellor's Budget, fearing uncertainty could impact investment and Black Friday sales.

CCL urges businesses to strengthen logistics and customs compliance ahead of the festive surge, as UK online sales hit GBP £115.3bn in late 2024.

Black Friday is no longer a single-day event, evolving into a season-long shopping period focused on value, wellbeing, and experiences, says new research.

Retailers are boosting observability investments to manage AI-driven complexity and reduce costly digital outages, with median losses at USD $1 million per hour.

UK retailers face rising costs and complexity as de minimis import duty exemptions end, challenging cross-border eCommerce and holiday sales.

Global ransomware attacks surged 28% in September, with Industrials hardest hit, as cyber criminals ramp up efforts ahead of the busy holiday season.

80% of UK shoppers now use AI for online shopping, with most expecting AI assistants to be mainstream by 2026, revolutionising retail experiences.

App marketers must start early, leverage AI, and optimise omnichannel strategies to capitalise on the 2025 holiday shopping surge amid evolving market challenges.

Black Friday remains the UK's top shopping day in 2025, with 79% planning to shop then despite rising interest in Amazon Prime Deals Days and Singles Day.

Retailers are urged to extend Black Friday deals across the week as 2024 data shows shopping peaks shifting to earlier in the week and conversions rising to 5.3%.

UK electronics firms are boosting stock and purchase orders ahead of Q4, responding to longer lead times and aiming to meet demand during key retail periods.

ShopVision secured USD $4.1 million to develop an AI platform offering eCommerce teams vital market insights and automation to boost decision-making.

European consumers show cautious optimism towards AI easing Black Friday shopping, with 44% positive but 40% concerned over data privacy and personalisation.

Poor stock planning costs UK retailers GBP £15 billion yearly, with 41% of consumers vowing never to return after repeated stock shortages.

Signifyd launches Intelligent Returns to help UK retailers cut costs and manage rising returns with real-time risk intelligence and data insights.