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Black Friday stories - Page 1

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Kiwis save on festive shopping with online global deals
2 days ago
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This holiday season, Kiwis have ramped up international online spending, with transactions spanning 149 countries, seeking better deals amidst rising costs.
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Searchspring reports 55% surge in 2024 Black Friday sales
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data analytics
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Searchspring reports a staggering 11 billion search requests processed in November, with 1.75 million per minute on Black Friday, marking a 55% rise year-on-year.
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Businesses face $2.58 million in losses per hour from bots
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endpoint protection
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commerce systems
Cequence warns businesses could face average losses of USD $2.58 million per hour this December due to surging malicious bot traffic and fraud.
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eCommerce faces cybercrime losses of GBP £2.02m per hour
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martech
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commerce systems
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advanced persistent threat protection
Research from Cequence Security warns eCommerce firms could lose GBP £2.02 million per hour to cybercrime during December's holiday shopping season.
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Peak performance in peak season: Leveraging EMM solutions for seamless operations
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data protection
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digital transformation
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supply chain & logistics
As the busy festive season heats up, logistics firms are turning to EMM solutions to enhance workforce efficiency and ensure seamless operations.
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Sinch reveals insights on 2024 Black Friday shopping trends
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Sinch reports that Black Friday and Cyber Monday generated USD $118.2 billion in November 2024, highlighting consumer demand for personalised, omnichannel engagement.
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Positive economic forecast boosts holiday spending hopes
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data analytics
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online shopping
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holiday season
Circana forecasts a positive economic environment for 2025, prompting consumers to embrace 'retail therapy' during the upcoming holiday season.
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Black Friday evolves into key November event in Australia
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cx
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Australia's Black Friday has transformed into 'Black November', with a 15% increase in spending, reflecting a shift in consumer habits and enhanced retail strategies.
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Cybercriminals mirror Black Friday with dark market deals
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cybersecurity
Bitdefender has unveiled how cybercriminals mimic festive shopping habits, accessing dark markets for illicit goods, from fake IDs to narcotics.
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NICE CXone platform sees 80% increase in interactions
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uc
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digital engagement
NICE's CXone MPower platform saw an 80% rise in automated customer interactions over Black Friday and Cyber Monday, reflecting a growing reliance on automation.
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Cyber Monday 2024 online sales surge to USD $13.3 billion
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gaming
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Adobe has announced that online spending soared to USD $13.3 billion during Cyber Monday 2024, reflecting a 7.3% rise from last year.
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Australian retail growth modest as sector faces challenges
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Retail turnover in Australia grows by 0.6% to $36.7 billion in October, but challenges persist as consumers prioritise essential over discretionary spending.
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AI fraud networks exploit UK shoppers amid festive season
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online fraud
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fraud prevention
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identity verification
AI-driven fraud threatens to undermine Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping, with UK scams costing victims over GBP £11.5 million last year.
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Black Friday set to rival Boxing Day in NZ & Australia
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Black Friday, now a vital part of the retail scene in Australia and New Zealand, is set for record sales in 2024 as consumers seek big savings amid rising costs.
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Cyber threats heighten with holiday sales here
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advanced persistent threat protection
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With Black Friday and Cyber Monday in full swing, cyber threats loom large, urging consumers and retailers to bolster their online security against potential attacks.
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Aussie online shoppers face fraud risks amid festive sales
Thu, 28th Nov 2024
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payment technologies
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paypal
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online shopping
As the festive season approaches, PayPal reveals 91% of Australians plan to shop online, but warns of rising fraud risks costing over AUD $500,000 last year.
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Experts warn of cyber risks as Black Friday approaches
Thu, 28th Nov 2024
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data privacy
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cloud services
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av
As Black Friday and Cyber Monday approach, experts warn shoppers to be vigilant against rising cyber threats like malvertising and online fraud.
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Sinch predicts personalised, secure shopping trends for 2024
Thu, 28th Nov 2024
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cx
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personalisation
Sinch predicts that 2024's Black Friday and Cyber Monday will see a surge in personalised and secure communication strategies to enhance shopper engagement.
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YouLend sees 30% rise in UK SME financing before Black Friday
Thu, 28th Nov 2024
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ecommerce
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YouLend has reported a 30% surge in financing applications from UK SMEs ahead of Black Friday 2024, driven by increased demand from ecommerce platforms.
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AI & IT systems crucial for retail success on Black Friday
Thu, 28th Nov 2024
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digital transformation
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martech
As Black Friday looms, retailers face the dual challenge of IT resilience and consumer trust in AI, with only 10% of UK shoppers keen to use AI tools.