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AI bots drive 57% of holiday shopping traffic, study finds

Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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Radware's 2025 report reveals 57% of 2024 holiday eCommerce traffic was from bots, marking a shift with AI-enhanced bots outpacing human shoppers online.
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Social commerce gains ground in Canada amidst concerns

Wed, 2nd Apr 2025
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A recent SOTI report reveals that social commerce is reshaping Canadian retail, with 48% of consumers favouring it, though 74% voice security concerns.
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Dentsu Digital & SmartOSC unveil Headless Commerce tool

Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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Dentsu Digital and SmartOSC have unveiled their Headless Commerce Accelerator to revolutionise digital shopping experiences, enhancing efficiency for retailers.
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Gen Z & millennials prioritise quality amid cost crisis

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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New research reveals Gen Z and millennials are transforming luxury shopping habits by prioritising quality, sustainability, and secure payments during the cost-of-living crisis.
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Kaspersky warns of surge in Chinese New Year scams

Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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As Chinese New Year 2025 approaches, Kaspersky warns of a rise in fraudulent websites exploiting the festive spirit, enticing consumers with fake deals.
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Battle for survival: Turning peak season learnings into 2025 strategies

Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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Retailers face a survival battle in 2025, with economic pressures and customer expectations reshaping the eCommerce landscape following a strong 2024 peak season.
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Global clickstream analytics market to reach USD $4.84bn

Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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The global clickstream analytics market is set to expand from USD $1.71 billion in 2025 to USD $4.84 billion by 2033, driven by rising eCommerce and smart analytics.
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Cybercriminals target shoppers with 38 million phishing scams

Mon, 25th Nov 2024
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Cybercriminals launched over 38 million phishing attacks in 2024, with a 25% rise in threats targeting online retailers amid Black Friday sales.
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Australians opt for digital detox as social media use declines

Thu, 5th Sep 2024
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Australians are cutting down on social media use, especially apps like Snapchat and TikTok, as they embrace digital detox, a new report reveals.
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The festive season sees online scams soar, finds Bitdefender

Fri, 18th Nov 2022
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Bitdefender looked at global spam volumes from October 26 to November 9, uncovering spam campaigns and phishing scams.
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Data crucial to capture shoppers' wallets post-COVID

Thu, 30th Jun 2022
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First-party data strategies key to driving personalisation, customer satisfaction, and long-lasting relationships according to a new report.
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Pinterest partners with WooCommerce and launches app

Tue, 19th Apr 2022
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The new app gives businesses of all sizes the power to turn their product catalogues into shoppable product pins on Pinterest.
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Could Mastercard's innovation pipeline be the answer to cyber security?

Wed, 12th Oct 2016
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Kiwis urged to think about online security as Connect Smart Week begins, with 66% of New Zealanders regularly shopping online.