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Survey reveals UK's top & least-favoured Christmas gifts
EduTech

Survey reveals UK's top & least-favoured Christmas gifts

A new CEWE report reveals that 73% of UK adults have faced disappointment with gifts, highlighting the best and worst presents for Christmas.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Dec 2024
UK Christmas shopping shifts towards subscription gifts
Shopping

UK Christmas shopping shifts towards subscription gifts

As Christmas approaches, 29% of UK shoppers are opting for subscription gifts over traditional presents, blending modern convenience with festive spirit.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2024
Marks & Spencer tops Christmas social media supermarket war
Social Media

Marks & Spencer tops Christmas social media supermarket war

Marks & Spencer has dominated social media this Christmas, amassing an earned media value of GBP £6.7 million through a robust influencer campaign.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Dec 2024

Global Stories

Christmas stories

AI & TikTok trends reshape Kiwi Christmas cooking
Artificial Intelligence

AI & TikTok trends reshape Kiwi Christmas cooking

TikTok trends, AI tools and global flavours are transforming Kiwi Christmas menus, as Appetise data shows earlier, budget-savvy festive planning.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025
eCommerce platforms face AI-powered cyber threats for 2025 season
Virtual Private Networks

eCommerce platforms face AI-powered cyber threats for 2025 season

eCommerce platforms face rising AI-driven cyber threats ahead of 2025 holidays as attackers exploit vulnerabilities and stolen credentials for fraud.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Nov 2025
Moonpig launches in Australia with local cards, tech & gifts
Clean technologies

Moonpig launches in Australia with local cards, tech & gifts

Moonpig has launched in Australia, offering personalised cards and curated gifts printed locally in Melbourne and Sydney, with delivery via Australia Post.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
Seagate unveils gaming drives for the holiday season
Gaming

Seagate unveils gaming drives for the holiday season

Seagate has unveiled a new range of gaming hard drives and SSDs, set to enhance the gaming experience this Christmas for gamers across Australia and New Zealand.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Dec 2024
Peak performance in peak season: Leveraging EMM solutions for seamless operations
Data Protection

Peak performance in peak season: Leveraging EMM solutions for seamless operations

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

By Michael Dyson • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Dec 2024
Rise in Christmas hotel bookings boosts international travel
Christmas

Rise in Christmas hotel bookings boosts international travel

Hotel bookings for Christmas have surged, with a 43% increase in Germany and British travellers among the busiest, highlighting a global travel revival.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Dec 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Christmas stories

Qantas to serve 196,000 Cooee Indigenous Christmas cookies
Supply Chain

Qantas to serve 196,000 Cooee Indigenous Christmas cookies

Qantas will serve 196,000 allergen-friendly Indigenous Cooee Christmas cookies, giving the native superfoods brand major national exposure.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Dec 2025
Cricut debuts tattoo & magnet sheets at Harvey Norman
Marketing Technologies

Cricut debuts tattoo & magnet sheets at Harvey Norman

Cricut launches exclusive NZD $19.85 tattoo and magnet sheet packs at Harvey Norman NZ, targeting personalised holiday-season crafting.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2025
More than half of Australians receive unwanted Christmas gifts
Christmas

More than half of Australians receive unwanted Christmas gifts

Over half of Australians have received unwanted Christmas gifts, with 76% struggling to choose suitable presents each festive season, new research reveals.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025
The digital grinch: half of Aussies say online ads are ruining their Christmas magic
Customer Experience

The digital grinch: half of Aussies say online ads are ruining their Christmas magic

Over half of Australians say online ads on shared devices have spoiled holiday surprises, dimming the Christmas magic for many this season.

By Tarlyn McStay • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Unwanted Christmas gifts in Australia to hit USD $1bn
Unified Communications

Unwanted Christmas gifts in Australia to hit USD $1bn

The Australia Institute believes unwanted Christmas gifts in 2024 could lead to waste valued at USD $1 billion, affecting nearly 27% of Australians.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 3rd Jan 2025
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
Australian firms urged to tackle asset losses this Christmas
Supply Chain

Australian firms urged to tackle asset losses this Christmas

Australian businesses are urged to tackle stock shortages this Christmas, as Digital Matter warns of challenges from shipping delays and increased demand.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 13th Dec 2024
Australians turning to AI to ease holiday planning stress
Artificial Intelligence

Australians turning to AI to ease holiday planning stress

A report reveals Australians dedicate 540 million hours to holiday prep, with many turning to AI to help manage the stress of planning.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Dec 2024