Black Friday stories - Page 6

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.

Cequence warns businesses could face average losses of USD $2.58 million per hour this December due to surging malicious bot traffic and fraud.

As the busy festive season heats up, logistics firms are turning to EMM solutions to enhance workforce efficiency and ensure seamless operations.

Sinch reports that Black Friday and Cyber Monday generated USD $118.2 billion in November 2024, highlighting consumer demand for personalised, omnichannel engagement.

Circana forecasts a positive economic environment for 2025, prompting consumers to embrace 'retail therapy' during the upcoming holiday season.

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.

Bitdefender has unveiled how cybercriminals mimic festive shopping habits, accessing dark markets for illicit goods, from fake IDs to narcotics.

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.

Adobe has announced that online spending soared to USD $13.3 billion during Cyber Monday 2024, reflecting a 7.3% rise from last year.

Retail turnover in Australia grows by 0.6% to $36.7 billion in October, but challenges persist as consumers prioritise essential over discretionary spending.

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.

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.

As Black Friday and Cyber Monday approach, experts warn shoppers to be vigilant against rising cyber threats like malvertising and online fraud.

Sinch predicts that 2024's Black Friday and Cyber Monday will see a surge in personalised and secure communication strategies to enhance shopper engagement.

Segway-Ninebot is offering substantial Black Friday discounts on eKickScooter models, with the MAX G2 reduced by AUD $700 to AUD $999.

Black Friday's rise in the UK has reshaped retail, with early seasonal spikes in orders urging businesses to perfect inventory and delivery strategies.

As Black Friday approaches, internet traffic in New Zealand surged by 9% while Australia anticipates a 2.7% rise in spending this year.

Christmas spending in Australia is forecasted to rise by 2.7% to AUD $69.7 billion, prompting retailers to adopt data-driven strategies for success.

As the holiday shopping season approach, shoppers face rising cyber threats, with experts urging secure payment methods to protect sensitive data.

Cybercriminals launched over 38 million phishing attacks in 2024, with a 25% rise in threats targeting online retailers amid Black Friday sales.