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Brits turn to GenAI to find gifts & manage budgets at Christmas
Marketing Technologies

Brits turn to GenAI to find gifts & manage budgets at Christmas

UK shoppers are rapidly embracing generative AI this Christmas, with 71% using it to pick gifts and manage budgets amid rising cost of living worries.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
Unlocking Black Friday and Cyber Monday success: Your essential guide
Customer Experience

Unlocking Black Friday and Cyber Monday success: Your essential guide

Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2024 saw UK transactions rise 9.5%, with a 119% increase in loyalty sign-ups, highlighting retail's huge Q4 potential.

By Jess New • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025
UK eCommerce faces rising fraud risks as regulations tighten for 2025
Supply Chain

UK eCommerce faces rising fraud risks as regulations tighten for 2025

UK eCommerce faces rising fraud threats in 2025 as tighter regulations under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act come into effect.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 5 min read • Tue, 22nd Jul 2025
AliExpress launches hourly delivery & opens to UK businesses
Online shopping

AliExpress launches hourly delivery & opens to UK businesses

AliExpress launches hourly delivery in Greater London and opens its UK platform to local businesses, boosting fast access to essential goods and broader product ranges.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025
eCommerce faces cybercrime losses of GBP £2.02m per hour
Marketing Technologies

eCommerce faces cybercrime losses of GBP £2.02m per hour

Research from Cequence Security warns eCommerce firms could lose GBP £2.02 million per hour to cybercrime during December's holiday shopping season.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2024

Global Stories

Cyber Monday 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
Brands boost social commerce spend despite western slow uptake
Marketing Technologies

Brands boost social commerce spend despite western slow uptake

Despite slower uptake in Western markets, 77% of B2C marketing execs invest in social commerce amid rising global growth and creator-driven shopping trends.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025
Record USD $241 billion in US holiday online sales for 2024
Marketing Technologies

Record USD $241 billion in US holiday online sales for 2024

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.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Jan 2025
Kiwis save on festive shopping with online global deals
Black Friday

Kiwis save on festive shopping with online global deals

This holiday season, Kiwis have ramped up international online spending, with transactions spanning 149 countries, seeking better deals amidst rising costs.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Jan 2025
Searchspring reports 55% surge in 2024 Black Friday sales
Data Analytics

Searchspring reports 55% surge in 2024 Black Friday sales

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.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Dec 2024
Businesses face $2.58 million in losses per hour from bots
Endpoint Protection

Businesses face $2.58 million in losses per hour from bots

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

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 20th 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
Sinch reveals insights on 2024 Black Friday shopping trends
Customer Experience

Sinch reveals insights on 2024 Black Friday shopping trends

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

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024
Positive economic forecast boosts holiday spending hopes
Data Analytics

Positive economic forecast boosts holiday spending hopes

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

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024
Cybercriminals mirror Black Friday with dark market deals
Crypto

Cybercriminals mirror Black Friday with dark market deals

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

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

Stories from Other Regions

Cyber Monday stories

Prime Day 2025 drives 128% surge in new Amazon shoppers in Australia
Digital Entertainment

Prime Day 2025 drives 128% surge in new Amazon shoppers in Australia

Amazon Prime Day 2025 saw a 128% surge in new shoppers in Australia, with top brands boosting advertising and sales during the major online shopping event.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025
Black Friday evolves into key November event in Australia
Customer Experience

Black Friday evolves into key November event in Australia

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.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Dec 2024