Black Friday stories

Australian skincare brand Ultra Violette credits its rapid international growth to strong team alignment alongside new NetSuite tech, not just systems alone.

As Australian retailers reflect on the challenges of 2024, they must prepare strategic insights from the peak season to ensure success in 2025.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

NICE's CXone MPower platform saw an 80% rise in automated customer interactions over Black Friday and Cyber Monday, reflecting a growing reliance on automation.

Adobe has announced that online spending soared to USD $13.3 billion during Cyber Monday 2024, reflecting a 7.3% rise from last year.

Retail turnover in Australia grows by 0.6% to $36.7 billion in October, but challenges persist as consumers prioritise essential over discretionary spending.

AI-driven fraud threatens to undermine Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping, with UK scams costing victims over GBP £11.5 million last year.

With Black Friday and Cyber Monday in full swing, cyber threats loom large, urging consumers and retailers to bolster their online security against potential attacks.

Black Friday, now a vital part of the retail scene in Australia and New Zealand, is set for record sales in 2024 as consumers seek big savings amid rising costs.

As the festive season approaches, PayPal reveals 91% of Australians plan to shop online, but warns of rising fraud risks costing over AUD $500,000 last year.