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Viral festival moment boosts demand for Huski flutes

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A viral festival clip of a top influencer sipping from a pink Huski champagne flute has sent global demand for the Kiwi drinkware brand soaring.
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UK shoppers want AI for deliveries but demand transparency & choice

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UK shoppers want AI for real-time delivery tracking and returns but demand transparency and human support for trust and control over choices.
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How AI, social commerce & experience will reshape retail in 2026

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By 2026, AI, social commerce and immersive physical retail experiences will transform how consumers interact with brands both online and in stores.
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Social shopping sees record Black Friday surge as UK eCommerce grows

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UK eCommerce sales surged 27% during Black Friday as social media platforms like TikTok fueled a 152% global rise in social shopping transactions.
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UK brands ramp up influencer budgets with focus on micro-creators

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UK brands plan to boost influencer marketing budgets in 2026, focusing on micro-influencers and tech-driven campaigns for better engagement and ROI.
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UK shoppers want AI for delivery but not to replace people

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UK shoppers favour AI for delivery tracking and returns but insist it should support, not replace, human customer service roles in retail.
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Australian retailers face holiday surge in cyber scams & threats

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Australian retailers brace for a spike in cyber scams and sophisticated attacks exploiting the busy holiday shopping season, warns cybersecurity experts.
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Revolutionising creator - Audience monetisation through multilingual messaging

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Msg1 introduces multilingual messaging to help creators monetise meaningful, direct conversations with global audiences beyond language barriers.
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Young Australians at greatest risk as holiday cyber scams surge

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Young Australians are most at risk as holiday online shopping scams surge, with Gen Z and Millennials more likely to engage in risky cyber behaviours this season.
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P. Louise hits GBP £2 million in TikTok sales in just 14 hours

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Manchester beauty brand P. Louise raked in GBP £2 million in sales on TikTok Shop within 14 hours, aided by eCommerce consultancy PushON.
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Beyond the booking: How travel brands will win customers in 2026

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APAC's travel sector moves beyond recovery, focusing on trust and loyalty as key to winning customers in 2026 amid rising acquisition costs.
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Why Physical Branding Must Match Your Digital Ambition

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As small businesses surge in Australia, aligning physical branding with digital presence is now essential for customer trust, loyalty and growth.
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Max Klymenko wins top RØDE award as creator of the year

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Max Klymenko, a UK creator, won the RØDE Creator of the Year Award and USD $25,000 for his popular Career Ladder series educating Gen Z audiences.
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Young landlords turn to TikTok for advice amid regulatory risks

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Millennials and Gen Z now make up 60% of new landlords in England and Wales, turning to TikTok for advice despite risks of unregulated guidance.
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Smaller brands drive FMCG innovation as new launches drop 20%

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Innovation in European FMCG markets has dropped 20%, yet smaller brands boost sales with new products that align with consumer lifestyles and values.
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Study reveals ATS rarely auto-rejects CVs, debunks 75% myth

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A new study finds ATS rarely auto-reject CVs; most recruiters manually review applications despite the 75% auto-reject myth circulating online.
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How marketers must handle search in an AI world

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Marketers must evolve search strategies, blending proven tactics with AI trends to thrive amid Google’s shift to AI-driven search landscapes.
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Young UK patients turn to AI & TikTok for health guidance

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Nearly a third of UK youths now turn to AI and TikTok for health advice, highlighting a digital shift in how younger patients seek medical guidance.
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Australians risk scams as poor cyber habits cost AUD $87,000

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Australians lost over AUD $87,000 to scams last year, with risky cyber habits like password reuse and oversharing on social media putting many at threat.
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Elephant Room launches tool to track BFCM retail campaign trends

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Elephant Room has launched the BFCM Benchmark Performance Index to help retailers optimise spend and campaign timing during the key Q4 sales period.