Black Friday stories - Page 3

Over half of Gen Z shoppers will back brands aligning with their values this Black Friday, often prioritising ethics over discounts, research reveals.

Retailers face rising freight costs and tighter logistics as Black Friday looms, testing supply chain resilience amid demand forecasts and regulatory shifts.

Online retailers see a Black Friday traffic and sales surge, but only 22.6% of new customers return within a year, highlighting loyalty challenges.

The global Cloudflare outage has revived concerns about single-provider dependence as businesses confront rising risks from large-scale IT disruptions.

Retailers risk losses up to USD $500,000 from AI-driven fraud this Black Friday as bot attacks exploit security gaps in account creation and login processes.

Wayvia launches AI-powered Prowl platform to monitor and enforce real-time pricing, protecting brands' margins amid volatile retail conditions.

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

BLUETTI kicks off Black Friday deals featuring new Elite 10 power station and B500K battery with up to 58% off from A$229 to A$2,899.

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.

AI, social media, and flexible payments like BNPL will shape festive shopping as 69% of consumers trust AI to assist their Black Friday and holiday purchases.

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.

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

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

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.

ShopVision secured USD $4.1 million to develop an AI platform offering eCommerce teams vital market insights and automation to boost decision-making.

NTT DATA and Google Cloud partner globally to fast-track agentic AI adoption, co-developing cloud-native solutions for sectors like banking and healthcare.

Taboola advises SMBs to prepare early and use targeted strategies to succeed in Amazon Prime Day 2025, running from 8-14 July as a four-day event.

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