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Australians increasingly turn to AI chatbots for holiday shopping
Customer Relationship Management

Australians increasingly turn to AI chatbots for holiday shopping

A new study reveals that nearly a third of Australian shoppers are embracing AI chatbots for holiday shopping, marking a shift in consumer behaviour.

By Teleperformance • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Dec 2024
Aussie office workers risk unfinished projects for 2025
Unified Communications

Aussie office workers risk unfinished projects for 2025

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.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Dec 2024
Keep your Christmas lights on with BLUETTI portable power stations
Christmas

Keep your Christmas lights on with BLUETTI portable power stations

Ensure your festive season sparkles with BLUETTI's portable power stations, keeping lights bright and gatherings powered, even during winter storms.

By BLUETTI • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Dec 2024

Global Stories

Holiday season stories

Generative AI fuels 4,700% rise in retail web traffic, Adobe finds
Customer Experience

Generative AI fuels 4,700% rise in retail web traffic, Adobe finds

Generative AI boosts US retail web traffic by 4,700% year-on-year as shoppers increasingly use AI tools for research and recommendations, Adobe reveals.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
Cyber threats rise during festive season, experts warn
Phishing

Cyber threats rise during festive season, experts warn

As the festive season approaches, experts warn of rising cyber threats, urging organisations and individuals to strengthen their digital defences during this vulnerable period.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2024
Atlassian study highlights year-end project backlog issues
DevOps

Atlassian study highlights year-end project backlog issues

Atlassian's latest research reveals that 68% of knowledge workers face project backlogs by year-end due to shifting priorities and unexpected challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Dec 2024
Kaspersky warns of phishing scams using Telegram Premium
Malware

Kaspersky warns of phishing scams using Telegram Premium

Kaspersky has raised alarms over a surge in phishing scams mimicking Telegram Premium offers, warning users to be vigilant, especially this holiday season.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Holiday season stories

Adobe predicts US holiday online spend to hit USD $253.4 billion
Gaming

Adobe predicts US holiday online spend to hit USD $253.4 billion

Adobe forecasts US online holiday spending to reach a record USD $253.4 billion in 2025, up 5.3%, with mobile shopping and AI playing key roles.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Tue, 7th Oct 2025
AI set to drive USD $1.6T in retail sales this holiday
Customer Experience

AI set to drive USD $1.6T in retail sales this holiday

AI-driven tools are forecast to boost holiday retail sales to USD $1.6 trillion, reshaping shopping with personalised recommendations and blended online-in-store experiences.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025
UK holidaymakers boost spending, start trips with smarter deals
Sales

UK holidaymakers boost spending, start trips with smarter deals

Nearly 80% of UK holidaymakers boost pre-trip spending, favouring clothing and travel gear, with shoppers seeking smart deals and value for money.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Jun 2025
THG Fulfil boosts Manchester site with 430 new sorting robots
Robotics

THG Fulfil boosts Manchester site with 430 new sorting robots

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.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025
European PC market grows 3% in Q4 2024 with AI interest
Notebook

European PC market grows 3% in Q4 2024 with AI interest

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.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Jan 2025
UK consumers to return GBP £1.5 billion Christmas gifts
Supply Chain

UK consumers to return GBP £1.5 billion Christmas gifts

British consumers are set to return £1.5 billion worth of unwanted Christmas gifts this year, highlighting significant challenges for retailers' logistics.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Jan 2025
European print market rebounds with AI & cloud solutions
Artificial Intelligence

European print market rebounds with AI & cloud solutions

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.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Jan 2025
Christmas shopping hit by AI-enhanced scalping bots
Breach Prevention

Christmas shopping hit by AI-enhanced scalping bots

A study by Imperva reveals that 71% of UK consumers face challenges securing Christmas gifts due to scalping bots inflating prices by over 105%.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Dec 2024
7 Strategies for Asian SMBs to Unlock International Growth This Holiday Shopping Season
Data Analytics

7 Strategies for Asian SMBs to Unlock International Growth This Holiday Shopping Season

As the holiday shopping season approaches, Asian SMBs are urged to adopt seven strategies to unlock international growth and capture global market demand.

By Belinda Koh • 5 min read • Fri, 13th Dec 2024
UK workers face end-of-year pressures, seek wellbeing boost
Human Capital Management

UK workers face end-of-year pressures, seek wellbeing boost

Workhuman's latest Human Workplace Index reveals UK employees face rising stress, with 37% feeling increased pressure as they approach 2024's end.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Dec 2024