Black Friday stories - Page 3
NTT DATA, Google Cloud partner to speed up agentic AI uptake
Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
NTT DATA and Google Cloud partner globally to fast-track agentic AI adoption, co-developing cloud-native solutions for sectors like banking and healthcare.
Brands boost social commerce spend despite western slow uptake
Fri, 11th Jul 2025
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martech
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cdp
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marketing
Despite slower uptake in Western markets, 77% of B2C marketing execs invest in social commerce amid rising global growth and creator-driven shopping trends.
Taboola advises SMBs on strategies for Amazon Prime Day 2025 success
Wed, 9th Jul 2025
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devops
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data analytics
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cx
Taboola advises SMBs to prepare early and use targeted strategies to succeed in Amazon Prime Day 2025, running from 8-14 July as a four-day event.
From peak to planning: Setting up for success in 2025
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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cx
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martech
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e-commerce
As Australian retailers reflect on the challenges of 2024, they must prepare strategic insights from the peak season to ensure success in 2025.
Record USD $241 billion in US holiday online sales for 2024
Wed, 8th Jan 2025
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martech
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commerce systems
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bnpl
Adobe has reported that online spending in the US for the 2024 holiday season hit USD $241.4 billion, an 8.7% rise, driven by a record in mobile transactions.
Searchspring reports 55% surge in 2024 Black Friday sales
Mon, 30th Dec 2024
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
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.
Businesses face $2.58 million in losses per hour from bots
Fri, 20th Dec 2024
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endpoint protection
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martech
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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.
Peak performance in peak season: Leveraging EMM solutions for seamless operations
Fri, 13th Dec 2024
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data protection
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digital transformation
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supply chain
As the busy festive season heats up, logistics firms are turning to EMM solutions to enhance workforce efficiency and ensure seamless operations.
Sinch reveals insights on 2024 Black Friday shopping trends
Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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cx
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martech
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whatsapp
Sinch reports that Black Friday and Cyber Monday generated USD $118.2 billion in November 2024, highlighting consumer demand for personalised, omnichannel engagement.
Cybercriminals mirror Black Friday with dark market deals
Fri, 6th Dec 2024
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crypto
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blockchain
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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.
NICE CXone platform sees 80% increase in interactions
Thu, 5th Dec 2024
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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.
Cyber Monday 2024 online sales surge to USD $13.3 billion
Wed, 4th Dec 2024
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gaming
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data analytics
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martech
Adobe has announced that online spending soared to USD $13.3 billion during Cyber Monday 2024, reflecting a 7.3% rise from last year.
Experts warn of cyber risks as Black Friday approaches
Thu, 28th Nov 2024
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endpoint protection
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edr
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data privacy
As Black Friday and Cyber Monday approach, experts warn shoppers to be vigilant against rising cyber threats like malvertising and online fraud.
Sinch predicts personalised, secure shopping trends for 2024
Thu, 28th Nov 2024
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cx
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martech
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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.
Turning inventory management and delivery into a peak season competitive advantage
Wed, 27th Nov 2024
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Black Friday's rise in the UK has reshaped retail, with early seasonal spikes in orders urging businesses to perfect inventory and delivery strategies.
Shoppers warned of cyber risks during holiday deals
Tue, 26th Nov 2024
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phishing
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email security
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breach prevention
As the holiday shopping season approach, shoppers face rising cyber threats, with experts urging secure payment methods to protect sensitive data.
Cybercriminals target shoppers with 38 million phishing scams
Mon, 25th Nov 2024
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Cybercriminals launched over 38 million phishing attacks in 2024, with a 25% rise in threats targeting online retailers amid Black Friday sales.
AI adoption in retail: Opportunities & readiness gaps
Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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cx
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martech
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partner programmes
A new survey from Riverbed reveals that while 95% of retail leaders view AI as crucial, only 40% feel prepared for its implementation.
New Relic report: Observability quadruples retail ROI
Thu, 21st Nov 2024
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ai
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e-commerce
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cloud services
New Relic's latest report reveals that investing in observability solutions can deliver a fourfold return for retail businesses by enhancing customer interactions.
Dreame Technology unveils Black Friday appliance deals
Fri, 8th Nov 2024
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sales
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black friday
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savings
Dreame Technology unveils major discounts on home appliances, including a 63% reduction on the L10s Ultra Robot Vacuum, ahead of Black Friday.