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Australian shoppers brace for record Black Friday sales
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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
Australians increase Christmas budgets, focus on savings
Artificial Intelligence

Australians increase Christmas budgets, focus on savings

A recent Pureprofile study reveals Australians plan to increase their Christmas spending, with budgets rising to AUD $468 for gifts and AUD $406 for food.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Oct 2024
Deliver when it matters most: Retention and revenue this peak season
Customer Experience

Deliver when it matters most: Retention and revenue this peak season

As Cyber Weekend approaches, Australian retailers face increased pressure to enhance delivery services amid subdued spending and rising consumer expectations.

By Rob Hango-Zada • 5 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024
Black Friday 2024: How automation can revolutionise Australian retailers' success
Digital Transformation

Black Friday 2024: How automation can revolutionise Australian retailers' success

As Black Friday 2024 approaches, Australian retailers must adopt automation to efficiently manage an expected spend of AUD $6.7 billion during the event.

By ShipStation • 5 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024
Australian traditional PC market shrinks by nearly 10% in 2023
PC Hardware

Australian traditional PC market shrinks by nearly 10% in 2023

A steep 9.8% contraction hit Australia's traditional PC market in 2023, amid inflation-related woes, impacting notably desktops and notebooks, IDC report reveals.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Mar 2024
Australia's smartphone market dips 6%, Apple & Google dominate
Lenovo

Australia's smartphone market dips 6%, Apple & Google dominate

Amid a 6% YoY dip in Australia's smartphone market, Apple and Google's new releases drive a QoQ rise of 14.2%, while the average selling price experiences a 7.1% surge.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Mar 2024

Global Stories

Cyber Monday stories

Generational divides revealed in Black Friday survey
Customer Experience

Generational divides revealed in Black Friday survey

Sinch's 2024 Consumer Black Friday/Cyber Monday Survey reveals younger shoppers favour mobile messaging for promotions, with 44% of 18-29 year-olds ready to spend more.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024
Why eCommerce brands need to rethink Black Friday/Cyber Monday
Customer Experience

Why eCommerce brands need to rethink Black Friday/Cyber Monday

eCommerce brands are urged to rethink their reliance on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, adopting a year-round strategy to foster customer loyalty and sustainable growth.

By Jasmine Allen • 5 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2024
Adobe forecasts USD $240.8 billion in U.S. holiday online sales
Gaming

Adobe forecasts USD $240.8 billion in U.S. holiday online sales

Adobe's 2024 holiday forecast predicts U.S. online sales to hit USD $240.8 billion, driven by Cyber Week, mobile shopping, and social media influences.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024
Loop launches customisable order tracking to boost shopper engagement
Marketing Technologies

Loop launches customisable order tracking to boost shopper engagement

Loop has launched a customisable order tracking solution to enhance shopper engagement, aiming to transform post-purchase experiences for retailers.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2024
How to optimize your brand's eCommerce site around key online shopping days
Data Analytics

How to optimize your brand's eCommerce site around key online shopping days

Optimise your eCommerce site for Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Amazon Prime Day to capture shoppers and boost sales with data-driven strategies.

By Piotr Korzeniowski • 6 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2024
Commercetools recognises 65% ARR growth, credits B2B expansion
Marketing Technologies

Commercetools recognises 65% ARR growth, credits B2B expansion

Commercetools sees 65% growth in ARR, attributing success to B2B expansion including prominent partnerships with Fortune 500 companies like Volkswagen and BMW.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Apr 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Cyber Monday stories

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
UK Christmas shoppers focus on value, expect higher returns
Supply Chain

UK Christmas shoppers focus on value, expect higher returns

A YouGov survey reveals that 69% of UK consumers plan to maintain or increase their Christmas spending, despite a third expecting to return discounted items.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024
Red Sea attacks may hinder Black Friday discounts this year
Supply Chain

Red Sea attacks may hinder Black Friday discounts this year

Logistics experts warn that attacks in the Red Sea are driving up shipping costs, potentially limiting Black Friday discounts to 20% to 30% this year.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2024
Gen Z shows more optimism & plans to spend big in Q4
Tablets

Gen Z shows more optimism & plans to spend big in Q4

Gen Z's optimism and spending power spike in UNiDAYS report, highlighting a shift in mood and loyalty trends for the year's final quarter. Brands, take note!.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
Distil.ai reveals UK shopping habits shift post-Christmas
Data Analytics

Distil.ai reveals UK shopping habits shift post-Christmas

Analysis of shopping data by Distil.ai exhibits a surge in UK consumer spending post-Christmas, displacing Black Friday as the most profitable sales period and signalling a shift in habits.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Jan 2024