Holiday season stories - Page 3

US consumers fuel a 4.9% YoY boost to holiday online retail sales, hitting USD $222 billion. Growth is driven by big discounts, rising use of Buy Now, Pay Later options and mobile purchases dominating.

Cybercriminals utilised new tactics across wider timeframes to launch complex attacks on online retailers during the 2023 holiday season.

Boxing Day beats Black Friday and Cyber Monday as favourite for bargain hunting among Kiwi online shoppers, with site visits to New Zealand's PriceMe.co.nz rising 11%.

As we delve deeper into the logistics and supply chain management for Team Santa, we see there are many components that could easily go wrong.

Cybercriminals' new strategy resulted in a 700% hike in retail fraud during the 2023 holiday season, warns Cequence.

Darktrace's Liam Dermody urges businesses to remain vigilant against increasing cyber threats during the Christmas season.

In this challenging environment, omnichannel retailers must find ways to stand out and offer something exceptional.

It's critical that tradies take the opportunity ahead of the January cashflow slowdown to get their business in shape so they can make a fresh start.

As another holiday shopping season arrives, with sales and special offers everywhere you turn, it is important to remember that cybercriminals are also out in force.

Storyblok survey shares festive buying behaviours, revealing brand websites hold most trust, while AI and influencers fall out of favour.

Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales lead to rise in 'false positives', warns SEON, complicating transactions for merchants.

Today, the retail industry faces new macroeconomic challenges, with the rapid increase in energy costs, high inflation, and supply chain disruptions.

Cybersecurity firm Yubico offers insightful advice on enhancing online security for travellers this festive season.

This article discusses what Composable Commerce is, the benefits of the technology, how it makes peaks in trading easier and how retailers can get started.

More than a million people are using the Bubble system, which allows gamers to add friends and family to group video chats.

Australian enterprises targeted by cyber threats this holiday period, costing some over AUD$130,000, according to McAfee and FireEye research.

Organisers of the New Year's Eve Ball Drop Celebration are bringing the world's biggest party to homes around the world, live and direct from Times Square.

Zoom is lifting its 40-minute limit on free accounts for the holidays, allowing virtual holiday gatherings to continue uninterrupted.

It is important you research the market to ensure that you can beat the competition and sustain long-term growth.

Boost your eCommerce revenue this holiday season: Discover five expert tips to make your site festive, engaging, and primed for increased sales.