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Cheerful british couple packing summer clothes travel gear holiday
UK holidaymakers boost spending, start trips with smarter deals
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Nearly 80% of UK holidaymakers boost pre-trip spending, favouring clothing and travel gear, with shoppers seeking smart deals and value for money.
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THG Fulfil boosts Manchester site with 430 new sorting robots
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THG Fulfil will install 430 Libiao T-sorting robots at its Manchester warehouse in September 2025, boosting capacity by 75% to process one million units daily.
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European PC market grows 3% in Q4 2024 with AI interest
Wed, 15th Jan 2025
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The European PC market experienced a 3% revenue rise in Q4 2024, driven by seasonal promotions, with Spain and the UK leading growth amid ongoing challenges.
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UK consumers to return GBP £1.5 billion Christmas gifts
Wed, 8th Jan 2025
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British consumers are set to return £1.5 billion worth of unwanted Christmas gifts this year, highlighting significant challenges for retailers' logistics.
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European print market rebounds with AI & cloud solutions
Tue, 7th Jan 2025
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The European print market is showing signs of recovery, driven by demand for high-end multifunction printers and the rise of AI and cloud solutions.
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New features added to my health app for holiday travel
Thu, 26th Dec 2024
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Australians travelling this holiday season can now manage their health with new features on the my health app, enhancing access to vital information.
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Cyber threats rise during festive season, experts warn
Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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As the festive season approaches, experts warn of rising cyber threats, urging organisations and individuals to strengthen their digital defences during this vulnerable period.
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Australians increasingly turn to AI chatbots for holiday shopping
Wed, 18th Dec 2024
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A new study reveals that nearly a third of Australian shoppers are embracing AI chatbots for holiday shopping, marking a shift in consumer behaviour.
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Christmas shopping hit by AI-enhanced scalping bots
Tue, 17th Dec 2024
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A study by Imperva reveals that 71% of UK consumers face challenges securing Christmas gifts due to scalping bots inflating prices by over 105%.
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Aussie office workers risk unfinished projects for 2025
Mon, 16th Dec 2024
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A recent Atlassian study reveals that 72% of Australian office workers expect to finish the year with incomplete tasks, with many projects postponed until 2025.
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Keep your Christmas lights on with BLUETTI portable power stations
Mon, 16th Dec 2024
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Ensure your festive season sparkles with BLUETTI's portable power stations, keeping lights bright and gatherings powered, even during winter storms.
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7 Strategies for Asian SMBs to Unlock International Growth This Holiday Shopping Season
Fri, 13th Dec 2024
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As the holiday shopping season approaches, Asian SMBs are urged to adopt seven strategies to unlock international growth and capture global market demand.
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UK workers face end-of-year pressures, seek wellbeing boost
Fri, 13th Dec 2024
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Workhuman's latest Human Workplace Index reveals UK employees face rising stress, with 37% feeling increased pressure as they approach 2024's end.
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Atlassian study highlights year-end project backlog issues
Fri, 13th Dec 2024
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Atlassian's latest research reveals that 68% of knowledge workers face project backlogs by year-end due to shifting priorities and unexpected challenges.
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Kaspersky warns of phishing scams using Telegram Premium
Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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Kaspersky has raised alarms over a surge in phishing scams mimicking Telegram Premium offers, warning users to be vigilant, especially this holiday season.
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Australians warned of '12 scams of Christmas' fraud risk
Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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As the festive season approaches, Australians are urged to defend against a rise in online scams that exploit holiday shopping trends, warns AUCyber.
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Positive economic forecast boosts holiday spending hopes
Wed, 11th Dec 2024
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Circana forecasts a positive economic environment for 2025, prompting consumers to embrace 'retail therapy' during the upcoming holiday season.
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Australians turning to AI to ease holiday planning stress
Tue, 10th Dec 2024
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A report reveals Australians dedicate 540 million hours to holiday prep, with many turning to AI to help manage the stress of planning.
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Experts stress security for businesses over holiday period
Mon, 9th Dec 2024
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As the holiday season approaches, security experts urge small and medium enterprises to bolster protections against potential break-ins during shutdowns.
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Rise in Christmas hotel bookings boosts international travel
Fri, 6th Dec 2024
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Hotel bookings for Christmas have surged, with a 43% increase in Germany and British travellers among the busiest, highlighting a global travel revival.