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AI drives Black Friday strategies for UK marketers & shoppers

Mon, 11th Nov 2024
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A new report reveals that 54% of UK marketers are using AI for Black Friday pricing, while 31% of consumers plan to harness AI for deal hunting.
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Dreame Technology unveils Black Friday appliance deals

Fri, 8th Nov 2024
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Dreame Technology unveils major discounts on home appliances, including a 63% reduction on the L10s Ultra Robot Vacuum, ahead of Black Friday.
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Akamai bolsters Account Protector against cyber threats

Fri, 1st Nov 2024
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Akamai Technologies has launched upgrades to its Account Protector, enhancing security against cyber threats amid rising scams costing shoppers GBP £10 million.
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UK Christmas shoppers focus on value, expect higher returns

Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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A YouGov survey reveals that 69% of UK consumers plan to maintain or increase their Christmas spending, despite a third expecting to return discounted items.
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Generational divides revealed in Black Friday survey

Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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Sinch's 2024 Consumer Black Friday/Cyber Monday Survey reveals younger shoppers favour mobile messaging for promotions, with 44% of 18-29 year-olds ready to spend more.
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Why eCommerce brands need to rethink Black Friday/Cyber Monday

Tue, 15th Oct 2024
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eCommerce brands are urged to rethink their reliance on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, adopting a year-round strategy to foster customer loyalty and sustainable growth.
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Protect your profits: How to prevent downtime and maximise Black Friday sales

Tue, 15th Oct 2024
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As Black Friday nears, retailers must prepare against outdated order management systems to prevent downtime and maximise their sales potential.
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Black Friday shipping charges impact retailer profits

Tue, 15th Oct 2024
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Independent online electronics retailers face challenges as a report reveals shipping costs could rise 25% during Black Friday, impacting profit margins.
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Esendex introduces new self-serve tool on WhatsApp platform

Tue, 15th Oct 2024
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Esendex has launched a new self-serve feature on its WhatsApp Business Platform, streamlining how businesses engage with customers ahead of Black Friday.
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Adobe forecasts USD $240.8 billion in U.S. holiday online sales

Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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Adobe's 2024 holiday forecast predicts U.S. online sales to hit USD $240.8 billion, driven by Cyber Week, mobile shopping, and social media influences.
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Red Sea attacks may hinder Black Friday discounts this year

Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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Logistics experts warn that attacks in the Red Sea are driving up shipping costs, potentially limiting Black Friday discounts to 20% to 30% this year.
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Harnessing emerging technologies and automation for Black Friday success

Mon, 23rd Sep 2024
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Retailers must embrace emerging tech and automation for Black Friday triumph, cutting costs and ensuring efficiency during high-demand periods.
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UK consumers to prioritise holiday spending in 2024, says Coveo

Thu, 12th Sep 2024
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UK consumers are poised to increase holiday spending for 2024, even if it means trimming expenses elsewhere, according to Coveo's latest research.
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Loop launches customisable order tracking to boost shopper engagement

Tue, 10th Sep 2024
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Loop has launched a customisable order tracking solution to enhance shopper engagement, aiming to transform post-purchase experiences for retailers.
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Piwik PRO launches real-time dashboards for instant insights

Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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Piwik PRO unveils real-time dashboards, offering users immediate insights into key metrics for swift decision-making, vital for sectors like publishing and finance.
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John Lewis enhances retail media capabilities for brands

Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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John Lewis introduces new retail media capabilities with Epsilon, empowering brands to craft adverts on johnlewis.com, enhancing customer engagement and sales.
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UK marketers adopt AI for Olympics strategies, study reveals

Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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Research reveals 51% of UK marketers are leveraging AI for Paris Olympics strategies, despite consumer concerns over data use and calls for increased regulation.
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How to optimize your brand's eCommerce site around key online shopping days

Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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Optimise your eCommerce site for Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Amazon Prime Day to capture shoppers and boost sales with data-driven strategies.
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Gen Z shows more optimism & plans to spend big in Q4

Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
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Gen Z's optimism and spending power spike in UNiDAYS report, highlighting a shift in mood and loyalty trends for the year's final quarter. Brands, take note!.
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Commercetools recognises 65% ARR growth, credits B2B expansion

Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
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Commercetools sees 65% growth in ARR, attributing success to B2B expansion including prominent partnerships with Fortune 500 companies like Volkswagen and BMW.