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Cyber Monday shoppers urged to safeguard data amid online scams
Malware

Cyber Monday shoppers urged to safeguard data amid online scams

Cyber Monday shoppers are urged to protect their data from scams like fake sites, phishing emails and insecure payments during the online shopping surge.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Retail brands to send 3.9 billion messages in 2025 season
Customer Experience

Retail brands to send 3.9 billion messages in 2025 season

Retail brands will send a record 3.9 billion messages in the 2025 shopping season, up 15%, as AI and richer digital channels boost customer engagement.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
MyPause Health expands into US amid USD $600bn women's health boom
Venture Capital

MyPause Health expands into US amid USD $600bn women's health boom

Sydney-based MyPause Health is expanding into the US, tapping into the booming USD $600bn women's health market with its AI-driven wellness platform.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Holiday sales boom triggers surge in disputes, risking USD $250bn
Customer Experience

Holiday sales boom triggers surge in disputes, risking USD $250bn

Holiday online sales in the US are set to exceed USD $250bn in 2025, but rising disputes and friendly fraud threaten retailers' profits this season.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Elephant Room launches tool to track BFCM retail campaign trends
Marketing Technologies

Elephant Room launches tool to track BFCM retail campaign trends

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

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025
Job & financial scams surge as cost pressures hit Australia & NZ
Phishing

Job & financial scams surge as cost pressures hit Australia & NZ

Job and financial scams are rising in Australia and New Zealand as cost-of-living pressures drive more consumers into risky online offers, warns Trend Micro.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
UK retailers & tech firms seek clarity on tax as Budget nears
Small Business

UK retailers & tech firms seek clarity on tax as Budget nears

UK retailers and tech firms urge clear tax policies ahead of the Chancellor's Budget, fearing uncertainty could impact investment and Black Friday sales.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025
Adobe data shows USD $88.7 billion spend & AI boost in October
Data Analytics

Adobe data shows USD $88.7 billion spend & AI boost in October

Consumers spent USD $88.7 billion online in October 2025, up 8.2% year-on-year, as AI-powered shopping and mobile sales continue to surge.

By Vivek Pandya • 4 min read • Tue, 11th Nov 2025
Retailers urged to use programmatic OOH for Black Friday boost
Marketing Technologies

Retailers urged to use programmatic OOH for Black Friday boost

Retailers are urged to boost Black Friday sales by using programmatic out-of-home ads, blending digital speed with real-world shopper impact and flexibility.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2025
Retailers boost observability to reduce AI risks & outage costs
Private Cloud

Retailers boost observability to reduce AI risks & outage costs

Retailers are boosting observability investments to manage AI-driven complexity and reduce costly digital outages, with median losses at USD $1 million per hour.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Cyber Monday stories

Black Friday 2025 to see surge in UK experience-led spending
Payment Technologies

Black Friday 2025 to see surge in UK experience-led spending

UK shoppers are set to boost spending on travel and entertainment during Black Friday 2025, as experience-led purchases rise sharply year-on-year.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Black Friday sales hit record AUD $6.8 billion amid online buzz
Customer Experience

Black Friday sales hit record AUD $6.8 billion amid online buzz

Australian shoppers are set to spend a record AUD $6.8 billion during Black Friday to Cyber Monday, with social media buzz driving soaring online engagement.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Stockurday surge challenges UK logistics amid record BFCM sales
Robotics

Stockurday surge challenges UK logistics amid record BFCM sales

UK retailers face a tense 'Stockurday' as record Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales push logistics to their limits amid rising AI shopping trends.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Cyber Monday surpasses Black Friday in UK as shoppers seek value
Amazon

Cyber Monday surpasses Black Friday in UK as shoppers seek value

For the first time, Cyber Monday has surpassed Black Friday in UK online sales, reflecting shoppers' shift towards value-driven and personalised purchases amid inflation.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Techtimeout Tuesday urges UK workplaces to take hourly screen break
Payment Technologies

Techtimeout Tuesday urges UK workplaces to take hourly screen break

Over 2.5 million UK workers took part in Techtimeout Tuesday, urging an hourly screen break to improve wellbeing and productivity at work.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
Reolink unveils up to 55% off smart security cameras for Black Friday
Smart Home

Reolink unveils up to 55% off smart security cameras for Black Friday

Reolink slashes prices up to 55% on smart security cameras, including the Argus Eco Pro, in its Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025
End of de minimis is maximising complexity and cost for UK retailers
Supply Chain

End of de minimis is maximising complexity and cost for UK retailers

UK retailers face rising costs and complexity as de minimis import duty exemptions end, challenging cross-border eCommerce and holiday sales.

By Emmett Young • 5 min read • Fri, 31st Oct 2025
Turning peak season buyers into lifetime customers
Customer Experience

Turning peak season buyers into lifetime customers

Australian retailers gear up for a $166 billion peak season, focusing on savvy inventory and loyalty strategies to turn seasonal buyers into lifetime customers.

By Nicole Buisson • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Oct 2025