Black Friday stories
GreyOrange launches AI simulator for warehouse planning
5 days ago
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robots
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supply chain
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digital twins
GreyOrange's new GreyMatter Foundry simulator lets warehouse operators test automation, labour and layout scenarios before spending capital.
Constructor posts surge on AI retail search momentum
Last month
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hyperscale
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cx
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martech
Constructor rides AI retail search boom with 82% customer growth, 116% EMEA revenue jump and 322bn annual product discovery interactions.
UK online shipments climb as pet care leads growth
Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
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cx
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martech
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supply chain
UK online parcels jumped 17% in late 2025 as pet care and beauty surged, even as fashion and homewares shipments slid, Scurri data shows.
Scurri hits 180m shipments & EUR €19.2bn eCommerce GMV
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Scurri processes 180m shipments in 2025 as eCommerce GMV hits EUR €19.2bn and its platform annualises at over 200m parcels into 2026.
Fulfilmentcrowd posts record global growth on peak days
Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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cx
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martech
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supply chain
Fulfilmentcrowd posts record global peak-day growth as EU orders jump 28% on Cyber Monday and US volumes soar up to 80% on Black Friday.
Website accessibility barriers drive UK shoppers to abandon sales
Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
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cx
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martech
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e-commerce
Accessibility barriers cause 57% of UK shoppers, including 76% with disabilities, to abandon online purchases during key sales like Black Friday and January sales.
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.
UK retailers & tech firms seek clarity on tax as Budget nears
Thu, 13th Nov 2025
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smb
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investment
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black friday
UK retailers and tech firms urge clear tax policies ahead of the Chancellor's Budget, fearing uncertainty could impact investment and Black Friday sales.
Kiwis save on festive shopping with online global deals
Fri, 3rd Jan 2025
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black friday
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cyber monday
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wise
This holiday season, Kiwis have ramped up international online spending, with transactions spanning 149 countries, seeking better deals amidst rising costs.
Cyber threats heighten with holiday sales here
Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
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With Black Friday and Cyber Monday in full swing, cyber threats loom large, urging consumers and retailers to bolster their online security against potential attacks.
UK shoppers plan record Black Friday spend, survey reveals
Thu, 21st Nov 2024
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supply chain
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e-commerce
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online shopping
With inflation rising, 54% of British consumers plan to take advantage of Black Friday and Cyber Monday for their average Christmas budget of GBP £352.
John Lewis enhances retail media capabilities for brands
Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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cx
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martech
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partner programmes
John Lewis introduces new retail media capabilities with Epsilon, empowering brands to craft adverts on johnlewis.com, enhancing customer engagement and sales.
The festive season sees online scams soar, finds Bitdefender
Fri, 18th Nov 2022
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e-commerce
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cybersecurity
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bitdefender
Bitdefender looked at global spam volumes from October 26 to November 9, uncovering spam campaigns and phishing scams.