Black Friday stories

Australians are urged to boost online security as AI-driven scams surge ahead of Christmas, with experts promoting multi-factor authentication and hardware keys.

CCL urges businesses to strengthen logistics and customs compliance ahead of the festive surge, as UK online sales hit GBP £115.3bn in late 2024.

Black Friday is no longer a single-day event, evolving into a season-long shopping period focused on value, wellbeing, and experiences, says new research.

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.

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

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

Global ransomware attacks surged 28% in September, with Industrials hardest hit, as cyber criminals ramp up efforts ahead of the busy holiday season.

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

Australian shoppers remain wary of AI-driven retail ahead of Black Friday 2025, prioritising trust and data privacy over automated experiences.

Australians plan to spend AUD $491 on Christmas gifts in 2025, up from AUD $468, but remain focused on bargains amid rising living costs and budget caution.

80% of UK shoppers now use AI for online shopping, with most expecting AI assistants to be mainstream by 2026, revolutionising retail experiences.

App marketers must start early, leverage AI, and optimise omnichannel strategies to capitalise on the 2025 holiday shopping surge amid evolving market challenges.

Over half of Australians plan to shop on Black Friday, with many parents using the event to get an early start on Christmas gifts and festive savings.

Black Friday remains the UK's top shopping day in 2025, with 79% planning to shop then despite rising interest in Amazon Prime Deals Days and Singles Day.

Adobe forecasts US online holiday spending to reach a record USD $253.4 billion in 2025, up 5.3%, with mobile shopping and AI playing key roles.

Retailers are urged to extend Black Friday deals across the week as 2024 data shows shopping peaks shifting to earlier in the week and conversions rising to 5.3%.

Robosen launches Disney MINI Robots featuring Toy Story and WALL-E, offering programmable, interactive toys in Australia and New Zealand from AUD $199.

UK electronics firms are boosting stock and purchase orders ahead of Q4, responding to longer lead times and aiming to meet demand during key retail periods.

BFCM 2025 demands tech-savvy strategies; brands using AI, personalisation, and data-driven insights will outperform those relying on broad discounts.

Retailers must embrace technology and end-to-end planning to meet soaring consumer demands and excel in the 2025 peak shopping season.