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Black Friday UK footfall dips 3% as shoppers seek better deals
Black Friday

Black Friday UK footfall dips 3% as shoppers seek better deals

UK Black Friday footfall fell 3% year-on-year as shoppers sought better deals amid cost-of-living worries, despite a 54.9% rise from the prior week.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025
Black Friday: shoppers & retailers face rising cyber threats
Data Protection

Black Friday: shoppers & retailers face rising cyber threats

Around 60% of UK adults plan to shop this Black Friday, as retailers brace for rising cybercrime targeting fast-paced online sales and AI-driven bots.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
UK retail cyber attacks spread evenly, not linked to key events
Malware

UK retail cyber attacks spread evenly, not linked to key events

UK retail cyber attacks occur consistently year-round, not just around shopping events, exposing sensitive data of millions and challenging risk timing assumptions.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
One in three Britons struggle to connect smart tech at home
Smart Home

One in three Britons struggle to connect smart tech at home

One in three Britons struggle to connect smart home tech, with 12.8 million planning purchases this Black Friday but facing setup frustrations.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
Black Friday shoppers & retailers face surge in cyber threats
Malware

Black Friday shoppers & retailers face surge in cyber threats

UK shoppers and retailers brace for a spike in cyberattacks this Black Friday as criminals exploit rising online spending with advanced scams.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
Cyber Monday outpaces Black Friday as peak for UK online orders
eCommerce

Cyber Monday outpaces Black Friday as peak for UK online orders

Cyber Monday overtook Black Friday as the busiest day for UK online orders during peak season, accounting for 42% of Black Friday weekend sales.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
UK SMEs turn to fast-track finance as Black Friday demand surges
Marketing Technologies

UK SMEs turn to fast-track finance as Black Friday demand surges

UK SMEs are increasingly using fast-track finance to meet surging Black Friday demand, with applications rising nearly a third ahead of the festive season.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
Fraud losses top GBP £1.17 billion as Black Friday scams surge
eCommerce

Fraud losses top GBP £1.17 billion as Black Friday scams surge

Fraud losses in the UK surged to GBP £1.17 billion in 2024, with Black Friday scams and unauthorised card fraud sharply increasing online threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025

Global Stories

Black Friday stories

Website accessibility barriers drive UK shoppers to abandon sales
Customer Experience

Website accessibility barriers drive UK shoppers to abandon sales

Accessibility barriers cause 57% of UK shoppers, including 76% with disabilities, to abandon online purchases during key sales like Black Friday and January sales.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
Friendly fraud set to surge by 25% over peak holiday shopping days
Marketing Technologies

Friendly fraud set to surge by 25% over peak holiday shopping days

Friendly fraud is set to rise by 25% over the peak holiday shopping days, with transactions averaging USD $291, costing retailers billions globally.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
PureVPN launches all-in-one mobile app to combat alert fatigue
Virtual Private Networks

PureVPN launches all-in-one mobile app to combat alert fatigue

PureVPN launches a unified mobile app combining VPN, Password Manager, and more to reduce alert fatigue.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
Practical DevSecOps launches Black Friday sale on certifications
Application Security

Practical DevSecOps launches Black Friday sale on certifications

Practical DevSecOps is offering a Black Friday sale with 15% off all certifications and up to $500 off bundles for hands-on security training.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
Stop failed deliveries this holiday season: A data-first playbook for Aussie eCommerce
eCommerce

Stop failed deliveries this holiday season: A data-first playbook for Aussie eCommerce

The holiday rush is a make-or-break moment for Australia's online retailers.

By Edmund Ng • 5 min read • Thu, 27th Nov 2025
ANZ small businesses show strong confidence despite AI concerns
Data Privacy

ANZ small businesses show strong confidence despite AI concerns

Small businesses in Australia and New Zealand report high confidence ahead of the holidays, despite financial pressures and concerns over AI in marketing.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Black Friday stories

Australian retailers face holiday surge in cyber scams & threats
Ransomware

Australian retailers face holiday surge in cyber scams & threats

Australian retailers brace for a spike in cyber scams and sophisticated attacks exploiting the busy holiday shopping season, warns cybersecurity experts.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
LG unveils Black Friday appliance deals with up to 50% off
Displays

LG unveils Black Friday appliance deals with up to 50% off

LG offers up to 50% off selected home appliances, TVs and monitors for Black Friday, with extra perks for members buying online in Australia until early December.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
Australian retailers face rising cyber threats as Black Friday nears
DevOps

Australian retailers face rising cyber threats as Black Friday nears

Australian retailers face rising cyber threats ahead of Black Friday, with fraud and losses surging as online shopping peaks during the holiday sales period.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Nov 2025