Cyber Monday stories - Page 4

UK shoppers are set to boost spending on travel and entertainment during Black Friday 2025, as experience-led purchases rise sharply year-on-year.

Australian shoppers are set to spend a record AUD $6.8 billion during Black Friday to Cyber Monday, with social media buzz driving soaring online engagement.

Sydney-based MyPause Health is expanding into the US, tapping into the booming USD $600bn women’s health market with its AI-driven wellness platform.

Holiday online sales in the US are set to exceed USD $250bn in 2025, but rising disputes and friendly fraud threaten retailers' profits this season.

UK retailers face a tense 'Stockurday' as record Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales push logistics to their limits amid rising AI shopping trends.

For the first time, Cyber Monday has surpassed Black Friday in UK online sales, reflecting shoppers’ shift towards value-driven and personalised purchases amid inflation.

Elephant Room has launched the BFCM Benchmark Performance Index to help retailers optimise spend and campaign timing during the key Q4 sales period.

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

Job and financial scams are rising in Australia and New Zealand as cost-of-living pressures drive more consumers into risky online offers, warns Trend Micro.

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

Reolink slashes prices up to 55% on smart security cameras, including the Argus Eco Pro, in its Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals.

Consumers spent USD $88.7 billion online in October 2025, up 8.2% year-on-year, as AI-powered shopping and mobile sales continue to surge.

Retailers are urged to boost Black Friday sales by using programmatic out-of-home ads, blending digital speed with real-world shopper impact and flexibility.

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.

Australian retailers gear up for a $166 billion peak season, focusing on savvy inventory and loyalty strategies to turn seasonal buyers into lifetime customers.

Australian shoppers remain wary of AI-driven retail ahead of Black Friday 2025, prioritising trust and data privacy over automated experiences.

Australians plan to spend AUD $491 on Christmas gifts in 2025, up from AUD $468, but remain focused on bargains amid rising living costs and budget caution.

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.