Cyber Monday stories - Page 3
US holiday online retail surges to USD $222.1 billion amid difficult economy
Mon, 8th Jan 2024
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data analytics
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bi
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big data
US consumers fuel a 4.9% YoY boost to holiday online retail sales, hitting USD $222 billion. Growth is driven by big discounts, rising use of Buy Now, Pay Later options and mobile purchases dominating.
Boxing Day sales reign supreme for Kiwi online shoppers
Sat, 30th Dec 2023
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ecommerce
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christmas
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holiday season
Boxing Day beats Black Friday and Cyber Monday as favourite for bargain hunting among Kiwi online shoppers, with site visits to New Zealand's PriceMe.co.nz rising 11%.
Black Friday sales surge signals boom in early Christmas shopping
Fri, 8th Dec 2023
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ecommerce
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christmas
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sales
In 2023, Black Friday sales experienced growth, yet the most significant rise was observed in the days and weeks leading up to the event, according to Visualsoft.
Reviewing Black Friday trends offers insights for future retail strategies
Tue, 5th Dec 2023
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Analysis of 2023 Black Friday retail patterns suggests future strategies, with UK buyers showing higher spend inclination.
Black Friday & Cyber Monday see rise in 'false positives', warns SEON
Tue, 28th Nov 2023
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sales
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holiday season
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merchants
Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales lead to rise in 'false positives', warns SEON, complicating transactions for merchants.
Cybercrime threat escalation prompts vigilance for Black Friday shoppers
Thu, 23rd Nov 2023
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online shopping
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fraud
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cybercriminals
Alarming data shows cybercriminals escalating efforts to exploit Black Friday, with a 135% increase in fake retail sites.
Australian retailers jeopardise online shopper safety with poor cybersecurity
Tue, 21st Nov 2023
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martech
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email security
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breach prevention
Australian retailers expose online shoppers to potential email fraud due to inadequate cybersecurity measures, reveals Proofpoint report.
CybeReady highlights five key defences against Black Friday cybercrime surge
Tue, 21st Nov 2023
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ransomware
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website security
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consumer trust
CybeReady, an innovator in security awareness training, offers five key initiatives to bolster defences against a predicted rise in Black Friday cybercrime.
Australia predicts record Black Friday sales amidst economic challenges
Mon, 20th Nov 2023
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cx
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martech
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partner programmes
Australia prepares for its biggest ever Black Friday sales, with retailers' discount offers expected to surpass previous years, according to a study by Fiverr.
Why retailers need to embrace modern observability to thrive this holiday season
Mon, 20th Nov 2023
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cx
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martech
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ecommerce
Today, the retail industry faces new macroeconomic challenges, with the rapid increase in energy costs, high inflation, and supply chain disruptions.
Mangopay introduces FX solution to transform platform currency conversions
Mon, 20th Nov 2023
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ecommerce
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sales
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online shopping
Mangopay launches a new foreign exchange (FX) solution for platforms to streamline currency conversions and boost cross-border ecommerce.
Keeper Security urges retailers to prep for holiday season cyber threats
Fri, 17th Nov 2023
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malware
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firewalls
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ransomware
Keeper Security, a top cybersecurity software firm, warns retailers to brace for potential cyber threats during the holiday season.
Rise in 'bad bot' cyber attacks threatening Australia's retail industry
Thu, 16th Nov 2023
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Australia's retail industry is under threat from a surge in 'bad bot' cyber attacks, with a 118% YoY increase recorded.
Norton declares Cyber Safety Sunday to safeguard online shopping
Thu, 16th Nov 2023
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cybersecurity
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norton
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online safety
Norton proclaims 'Cyber Safety Sunday' to promote online safety measures amid anticipated increase in holiday cyber attacks.
UK's festive online spending to surge in 2023, Adobe reports
Mon, 13th Nov 2023
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data analytics
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facebook
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instagram
UK's online spending is set to balloon in the 2023 holiday season with shoppers projected to expend £24.1bn, says Adobe.
AI technologies heighten risk of Black Friday scams in Australia
Mon, 13th Nov 2023
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email security
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instagram
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social media
Rise in AI technologies boosts Black Friday scam risk in Australia, with losses to fraud hitting $3.1bn in 2020.
Australian retailers boost holiday discounts to combat rising living costs
Mon, 6th Nov 2023
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ai
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holiday season
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chatgpt
Australian retailers are planning to offer bigger discounts this holiday season, with 44% expecting an increase in sales, according to a survey by Fiverr.
UK shoppers expected to be cautious in upcoming holiday season
Fri, 27th Oct 2023
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inflation
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research
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merchants
UK consumers expected to keep a tight rein on their wallets this festive season despite falling inflation rates.
Expert Paul Waddy warns of risks in Black Friday reliance
Mon, 16th Oct 2023
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partner programmes
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ecommerce
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sales
Black Friday and Cyber Monday may not be profitable for all online retailers, warns eCommerce expert Paul Waddy. Businesses at risk of losing profits.
Black Friday and Cyber Monday set to represent historic security challenges for retailers
Fri, 26th Nov 2021
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ddos
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supply chain & logistics
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netscout
Retailers face historic security challenges as cybercriminals launch 5.4 million DDoS attacks in H1 2021, warns NETSCOUT.