Black Friday stories - Page 2
Softonic issues guide to avoid scams in festive sales
Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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Softonic issues festive-season guide warning of rising scams in fake shops, apps and delivery messages as online bargain hunting surges.
Viral festival moment boosts demand for Huski flutes
Mon, 8th Dec 2025
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e-commerce
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amazon
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social media
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.
UK sees world's highest Black Friday growth led by loyalty spend
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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UK saw the highest global Black Friday growth at 16%, driven by loyalty spend, AI tools, and personalised retail experiences, outpacing US and ANZ markets.
Brands boost BFCM revenue by 38% with creative ad expansion
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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Brands boosted Black Friday and Cyber Monday revenue by 38% year-on-year through varied creative ads, despite only a 13% rise in ad spend, analysis shows.
Black Friday searches hit 33.5bn as shoppers favour value & pets
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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online shopping
Black Friday searches hit 33.5bn, with pet products surging 81% and shoppers favouring value, wellness, and early deals over luxury goods this year.
Friendly fraud set to surge by 25% over peak holiday shopping days
Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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commerce systems
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Friendly fraud is set to rise by 25% over the peak holiday shopping days, with transactions averaging USD $291, costing retailers billions globally.
Practical DevSecOps launches Black Friday sale on certifications
Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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application security
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devsecops
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supply chain
Practical DevSecOps is offering a Black Friday sale with 15% off all certifications and up to $500 off bundles for hands-on security training.
Stop failed deliveries this holiday season: A data-first playbook for Aussie eCommerce
Thu, 27th Nov 2025
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The holiday rush is a make-or-break moment for Australia's online retailers.
ANZ small businesses show strong confidence despite AI concerns
Thu, 27th Nov 2025
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marketing
Small businesses in Australia and New Zealand report high confidence ahead of the holidays, despite financial pressures and concerns over AI in marketing.
NZD $12 billion at risk for retailers as shoppers shun bad service
Thu, 27th Nov 2025
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cx
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partner programmes
New Zealand retailers risk losing NZD $12 billion this peak season as almost half of consumers shun businesses after one bad experience.
eCommerce platforms face AI-powered cyber threats for 2025 season
Wed, 26th Nov 2025
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crypto
eCommerce platforms face rising AI-driven cyber threats ahead of 2025 holidays as attackers exploit vulnerabilities and stolen credentials for fraud.
Retailers face digital & cyber threats in Black Friday season
Wed, 26th Nov 2025
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Retailers face rising digital and cyber threats this Black Friday, with only 22% of sites optimised for mobile user experience amid surging online traffic.
Retailers brace for cyber threats during Black Friday sales rush
Wed, 26th Nov 2025
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Retailers and shoppers brace for rising cyber threats as Black Friday and Cyber Monday prompt a surge in online transactions and security vulnerabilities.
AI-powered scams put New Zealand shoppers at risk this Black Friday
Tue, 25th Nov 2025
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data protection
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mfa
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phishing
AI-driven scams are posing a growing threat to New Zealand shoppers this Black Friday, as fraudsters create realistic fake websites to trick consumers.
Shifting 10% of spend to small retailers could add NZD $11 billion
Mon, 24th Nov 2025
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financial systems
Shifting 10% of New Zealand household spending to small retailers could boost their economy by NZD $11 billion, says Xero analysis ahead of Black Friday.
Black Friday fraud spikes, testing retailers' defences & sales
Sun, 23rd Nov 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
Online fraud attempts nearly quintupled on Black Friday, forcing retailers to tighten checks and risking cart abandonment during peak sales season.
Black Friday sees rise in sale searches but retailers risk missing out
Sun, 23rd Nov 2025
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e-commerce
Black Friday 2024 saw a surge in sale-related searches, with conversion rates tripling, but retailers risk losing customers if sites aren't optimised for deal queries.
Retailers turn to AI to meet demand & secure Black Friday sales
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
Retailers are turning to AI and unified tech to meet soaring Black Friday demand, enhancing customer service and boosting cybersecurity amid rising cyber threats.
How to unlock customer data success this Black Friday
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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data analytics
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martech
This Black Friday, retailers are set to leverage AI and unified customer data to transform seasonal sales spikes into year-round competitive advantages.
Black Friday scams soar as fake brand emails target shoppers globally
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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malware
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data protection
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email security
Over half of Black Friday-themed spam emails are scams, with fraudsters impersonating brands like Amazon to steal personal data worldwide.