Black Friday stories - Page 4
Black Friday shipping charges impact retailer profits
Tue, 15th Oct 2024
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supply chain & logistics
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automation
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logistics
Independent online electronics retailers face challenges as a report reveals shipping costs could rise 25% during Black Friday, impacting profit margins.
Esendex introduces new self-serve tool on WhatsApp platform
Tue, 15th Oct 2024
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cx
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martech
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ai agents
Esendex has launched a new self-serve feature on its WhatsApp Business Platform, streamlining how businesses engage with customers ahead of Black Friday.
Deliver when it matters most: Retention and revenue this peak season
Wed, 9th Oct 2024
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cx
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martech
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inflation
As Cyber Weekend approaches, Australian retailers face increased pressure to enhance delivery services amid subdued spending and rising consumer expectations.
Black Friday 2024: How automation can revolutionise Australian retailers' success
Wed, 9th Oct 2024
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
As Black Friday 2024 approaches, Australian retailers must adopt automation to efficiently manage an expected spend of AUD $6.7 billion during the event.
Adobe forecasts USD $240.8 billion in U.S. holiday online sales
Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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smartphones
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gaming
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martech
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.
Red Sea attacks may hinder Black Friday discounts this year
Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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shipping
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retail
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.
Harnessing emerging technologies and automation for Black Friday success
Mon, 23rd Sep 2024
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cx
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martech
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ai
Retailers must embrace emerging tech and automation for Black Friday triumph, cutting costs and ensuring efficiency during high-demand periods.
Scream if you want to go faster; 5 ways retailers can improve order fulfillment during peak season
Mon, 23rd Sep 2024
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cx
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martech
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commerce systems
As Australia's retailers navigate inflation and reduced spending, improved order fulfilment during peak season is crucial for operational efficiency and customer loyalty.
UK consumers to prioritise holiday spending in 2024, says Coveo
Thu, 12th Sep 2024
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genai
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ai
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ecommerce
UK consumers are poised to increase holiday spending for 2024, even if it means trimming expenses elsewhere, according to Coveo's latest research.
Loop launches customisable order tracking to boost shopper engagement
Tue, 10th Sep 2024
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martech
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personalisation
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cdp
Loop revolutionises post-purchase experience with free Order Tracking feature, enabling brands to engage customers through custom tracking pages, boosting sales and reducing support queries.
Cashrewards acquires Little Birdie to boost shopping tech
Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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cx
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martech
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customer loyalty
Cashrewards has acquired Little Birdie, aiming to bolster its cashback platform with advanced product search and price comparison tools in time for Black Friday.
Piwik PRO launches real-time dashboards for instant insights
Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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ai
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ecommerce
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healthtech
Piwik PRO unveils real-time dashboards, offering users immediate insights into key metrics for swift decision-making, vital for sectors like publishing and finance.
John Lewis enhances retail media capabilities for brands
Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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cx
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martech
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partner programmes
John Lewis introduces new retail media capabilities with Epsilon, empowering brands to craft adverts on johnlewis.com, enhancing customer engagement and sales.
UK marketers adopt AI for Olympics strategies, study reveals
Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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martech
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cdp
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ai
Research reveals 51% of UK marketers are leveraging AI for Paris Olympics strategies, despite consumer concerns over data use and calls for increased regulation.
Online shopping sees surge in parcel theft claims in Australia
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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ecommerce
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online shopping
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electronics
Parcel theft claims in Australia have more than doubled, due to the surge in online shopping, a trend that intensified during the COVID-19 pandemic.
How to optimize your brand’s eCommerce site around key online shopping days
Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Optimise your eCommerce site for Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Amazon Prime Day to capture shoppers and boost sales with data-driven strategies.
Gen Z shows more optimism & plans to spend big in Q4
Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
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millennials
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gen z
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budget
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!.
Commercetools recognises 65% ARR growth, credits B2B expansion
Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
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martech
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commerce systems
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cartech
Commercetools sees 65% growth in ARR, attributing success to B2B expansion including prominent partnerships with Fortune 500 companies like Volkswagen and BMW.
Australian traditional PC market shrinks by nearly 10% in 2023
Wed, 20th Mar 2024
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personal computing devices
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pc hardware
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pc market
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.
Australia's smartphone market dips 6%, Apple & Google dominate
Wed, 20th Mar 2024
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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lenovo
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.