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Holiday season stories - Page 2

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JBL launches holiday audio range
Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
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digital entertainment
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gaming headsets
JBL has launched its new audio range, featuring diverse products like the Soundgear Sense and Flip 6, to suit consumers' needs this holiday season.
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Rise in counterfeit websites threatens holiday shoppers
Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
As the festive shopping season approaches, researchers have identified nearly 80,000 counterfeit websites, endangering online shoppers seeking deals.
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Logitech unveils Christmas gift guide for 2024
Fri, 29th Nov 2024
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cleantech
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logitech
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productivity
Logitech has unveiled its 2024 Christmas gift guide, featuring innovative gadgets like the G PRO X SUPERLIGHT 2 mouse and eco-friendly designs.
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YouLend sees 30% rise in UK SME financing before Black Friday
Thu, 28th Nov 2024
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ecommerce
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black friday
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holiday season
YouLend has reported a 30% surge in financing applications from UK SMEs ahead of Black Friday 2024, driven by increased demand from ecommerce platforms.
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Data-driven strategies to maximise peak season success
Tue, 26th Nov 2024
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Christmas spending in Australia is forecasted to rise by 2.7% to AUD $69.7 billion, prompting retailers to adopt data-driven strategies for success.
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Ransomware attack exposes retail vulnerabilities globally
Tue, 26th Nov 2024
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dr
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
A ransomware attack on Blue Yonder has disrupted supply chains for Morrisons and Sainsbury's, raising concerns over holiday vulnerabilities for retailers.
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Amber Technology reveals luxury gifts for festive season
Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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christmas
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distributors
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holiday season
Amber Technology's holiday gift guide features premium audio and entertainment products, including a wireless music streamer priced at AUD $1,799.
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UK firms risk GBP £4.5bn losses due to poor service
Wed, 20th Nov 2024
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cx
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UK businesses could face losses of up to GBP £4.5 billion during the holiday season due to inadequate customer service, new research by Qualtrics reveals.
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Australian SMEs warned of Christmas cash flow challenges
Wed, 20th Nov 2024
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supply chain & logistics
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christmas
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expense management
Australian SMEs are urged to prepare for cash flow challenges this holiday season, with concerns over profitability in retail and logistics sectors.
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Australians favour personalised gifts for festive season
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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social media
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christmas
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online shopping
A recent VistaPrint study reveals that 81% of Australians experience stress in gift selection, with 70% favouring personalised gifts this holiday season.
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Australian firms risk $71 billion due to poor service
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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Qualtrics' study reveals Australian businesses risk losing AUD $3.8 billion in sales this holiday season due to poor customer experiences, stressing urgent improvements.
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ProGlove launches smart scanner rental for peak season
Fri, 15th Nov 2024
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financial systems
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supply chain & logistics
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scanner
ProGlove launches a flexible rental programme for its MARK smart scanners, aiding warehouse operators during the busy holiday season.
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Major brands choose Nasuni to tackle holiday demand
Fri, 8th Nov 2024
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digital transformation
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supply chain & logistics
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cybersecurity
Nasuni has revealed that major retail brands like Patagonia and Mattel are leveraging its platform to meet increased demand during the holiday season.
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Peak performance: How retailers prepare for holiday season
Thu, 7th Nov 2024
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data analytics
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supply chain & logistics
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ai
As the holiday season approaches, retailers face new challenges in adapting strategies amidst inflation and changing consumer behaviour, aiming for peak performance.
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Norton report warns UK shoppers of holiday cyber risks
Fri, 1st Nov 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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physical security
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email security
Shoppers in the UK are advised to remain vigilant over holiday discounts, as a report reveals soaring risks of digital identity theft amid festive deals.
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Aussie firms hire experts as Christmas casual hiring intensifies
Thu, 24th Oct 2024
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jobs
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holiday season
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job market
As Christmas approaches, Australian retailers are turning to behavioural experts to navigate a surge in casual hiring, facing unprecedented staffing challenges.
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SOTI Snap upgrade to streamline retail operations for peak season
Thu, 12th Sep 2024
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ai
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transactions
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holiday season
SOTI Snap’s latest update, with AI-driven paper digitisation and multilingual form generation, aims to streamline Australian retail operations for efficient peak season management.
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UK consumers to prioritise holiday spending in 2024, says Coveo
Thu, 12th Sep 2024
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genai
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ecommerce
UK consumers are poised to increase holiday spending for 2024, even if it means trimming expenses elsewhere, according to Coveo's latest research.
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Intel's new Lunar Lake processors to power 80+ laptop designs
Tue, 21st May 2024
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ai
Intel's upcoming Lunar Lake processors will be featured in over 80 new laptop designs, delivering over three times the capability of previous generations.
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Australia's smartphone market dips 6%, Apple & Google dominate
Wed, 20th Mar 2024
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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lenovo
Amid a 6% YoY dip in Australia's smartphone market, Apple and Google's new releases drive a QoQ rise of 14.2%, while the average selling price experiences a 7.1% surge.