Online shopping stories - Page 5
Black Friday searches hit 33.5bn as shoppers favour value & pets
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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Black Friday searches hit 33.5bn, with pet products surging 81% and shoppers favouring value, wellness, and early deals over luxury goods this year.
PureVPN launches all-in-one mobile app to combat alert fatigue
Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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PureVPN launches a unified mobile app combining VPN, Password Manager, and more to reduce alert fatigue.
OpenAI unveils ChatGPT shopping research with tailored guides
Wed, 26th Nov 2025
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OpenAI introduces a ChatGPT shopping tool offering personalised guides and real-time product comparisons to aid informed buying decisions across various categories.
eCommerce platforms face AI-powered cyber threats for 2025 season
Wed, 26th Nov 2025
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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.
Why multilingual messaging is becoming essential for shopify's global future
Wed, 26th Nov 2025
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Shopify merchants face a new challenge: real-time multilingual messaging to support global shoppers beyond translated storefronts, boosting trust and sales.
Black Friday sees rise in sale searches but retailers risk missing out
Sun, 23rd Nov 2025
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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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Retailers are turning to AI and unified tech to meet soaring Black Friday demand, enhancing customer service and boosting cybersecurity amid rising cyber threats.
10 cybersecurity tips to survive Cyber Monday
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Cyber Monday shoppers face scams and cyber threats; follow 10 expert tips to safely secure your data and enjoy the season's best online deals.
Salesforce debuts Agentforce Commerce for AI-driven retail sales
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Salesforce launches Agentforce Commerce, a platform enabling retailers to sell via AI-driven channels like ChatGPT, boosting engagement and orders globally.
Black Friday scams soar as fake brand emails target shoppers globally
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Over half of Black Friday-themed spam emails are scams, with fraudsters impersonating brands like Amazon to steal personal data worldwide.
Cyber Monday shoppers urged to safeguard data amid online scams
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Cyber Monday shoppers are urged to protect their data from scams like fake sites, phishing emails and insecure payments during the online shopping surge.
Retailers to unify shopping experiences & boost AI by 2026
Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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By 2026, retailers will unify online and in-store shopping with AI-driven personalisation, ensuring seamless, consistent customer experiences across channels.
Riskified urges fraud vigilance as holiday eCommerce surges
Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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Riskified urges shoppers and merchants to stay vigilant against rising AI-driven eCommerce fraud as holiday online sales may hit USD $311 billion in 2025.
AI, social media & flexible payments to drive festive shopping
Fri, 14th Nov 2025
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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.
Marketers struggle to prepare for AI-driven, click-less journeys
Thu, 13th Nov 2025
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Most marketers feel unprepared for AI-driven, click-less customer journeys despite 62% expecting them to be common within a year, reveals new research.
Adobe data shows USD $88.7 billion spend & AI boost in October
Tue, 11th Nov 2025
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Consumers spent USD $88.7 billion online in October 2025, up 8.2% year-on-year, as AI-powered shopping and mobile sales continue to surge.
Euromonitor forecasts comfort, wellness & East Asian influence
Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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Euromonitor forecasts rising demand for comfort, authentic self-expression, cutting-edge wellness, and greater East Asian brand influence by 2026 amid global shifts.
Retailers boost observability to reduce AI risks & outage costs
Wed, 5th Nov 2025
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Retailers are boosting observability investments to manage AI-driven complexity and reduce costly digital outages, with median losses at USD $1 million per hour.
Norton extends AI scam protection to all users with new features
Tue, 4th Nov 2025
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Norton has launched its AI-powered Scam Protection globally for all Norton 360 and mobile users, enhancing defence against scams at no extra cost.