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Black Friday stories

Tips to shop safely online during Black Friday frenzy
Cybersecurity

Tips to shop safely online during Black Friday frenzy

As Black Friday and Cyber Monday approach, experts urge vigilance against online scams, with Australians losing AUD $14.9 million to scams last year.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Nov 2024
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

Global Stories

Black Friday stories

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
Gift shopping best BLUETTI Black Friday deals for everyone on your list
Opinion

Gift shopping best BLUETTI Black Friday deals for everyone on your list

This Black Friday, BLUETTI offers exceptional deals on portable power stations, perfect gifts for indoor and outdoor use, from November 11 to December 3.

By BLUETTI • 4 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024
IKEA Australia now accepts Afterpay for in-store & online
Customer Experience

IKEA Australia now accepts Afterpay for in-store & online

IKEA Australia is now accepting Afterpay for in-store and online purchases, allowing customers to make four interest-free payments on their shopping.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Nov 2024
MoEngage launches tools to boost Aussie market engagement
Customer Experience

MoEngage launches tools to boost Aussie market engagement

MoEngage unveils a suite of tools for Australian marketers to enhance cross-channel engagement during the festive season, boosting personalised customer experiences.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Nov 2024
Dreame Technology unveils Black Friday appliance deals
Sales

Dreame Technology unveils Black Friday appliance deals

Dreame Technology unveils major discounts on home appliances, including a 63% reduction on the L10s Ultra Robot Vacuum, ahead of Black Friday.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Nov 2024
Afterpay insights reveal early holiday shopping trends
Buy Now Pay Later

Afterpay insights reveal early holiday shopping trends

Afterpay's Festive Insights report reveals a surge in early holiday shopping, with Australians averaging AUD $1,400 each and a 25% sales increase.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 7th 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
Retailers urged to enhance trust with genuine content
Christmas

Retailers urged to enhance trust with genuine content

Retailers are urged to prioritise authenticity and user-generated content to build consumer trust amidst economic pressures this festive shopping season.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2024
Akamai bolsters Account Protector against cyber threats
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Akamai bolsters Account Protector against cyber threats

Akamai Technologies has launched upgrades to its Account Protector, enhancing security against cyber threats amid rising scams costing shoppers GBP £10 million.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Nov 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Black Friday stories

High payment security fears lead UK customers to abandon carts
Customer Experience

High payment security fears lead UK customers to abandon carts

Nearly half of UK shoppers abandon online purchases over payment security fears, according to new research ahead of the Black Friday shopping event.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Ecommpay advises on optimising festive checkout processes
Crypto

Ecommpay advises on optimising festive checkout processes

Ecommpay is urging eCommerce merchants to enhance checkout processes ahead of the festive season, with conversion rates averaging just 58%.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
Don't ignore payments tech ahead of retail's most important events
Customer Experience

Don't ignore payments tech ahead of retail's most important events

As Black Friday approaches, retailers are urged to adopt advanced payment technologies to tackle rising fraud and ensure smooth transactions.

By Carol Grunberg • 4 min read • Mon, 18th 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
AI drives Black Friday strategies for UK marketers & shoppers
Customer Experience

AI drives Black Friday strategies for UK marketers & shoppers

A new report reveals that 54% of UK marketers are using AI for Black Friday pricing, while 31% of consumers plan to harness AI for deal hunting.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Nov 2024