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Why multilingual messaging is becoming essential for shopify's global future
Customer Experience

Why multilingual messaging is becoming essential for shopify's global future

Shopify merchants face a new challenge: real-time multilingual messaging to support global shoppers beyond translated storefronts, boosting trust and sales.

By David Hayes • 5 min read • Wed, 26th Nov 2025
Retailers brace for cyber threats during Black Friday sales rush
Multi-factor authentication

Retailers brace for cyber threats during Black Friday sales rush

Retailers and shoppers brace for rising cyber threats as Black Friday and Cyber Monday prompt a surge in online transactions and security vulnerabilities.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Nov 2025
Australians embrace AI & flexible payments for online sales
Buy Now Pay Later

Australians embrace AI & flexible payments for online sales

Seventy percent of Australians plan to shop online this holiday season, with AI tools and Buy Now, Pay Later options driving a digital surge in sales.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
Australian holiday spending soars to AUD $969 amid price rises
Customer Experience

Australian holiday spending soars to AUD $969 amid price rises

Australian holiday spending is set to rise 18% to AUD $969 per shopper, driven by price hikes and stress, with many using AI to aid gift buying this season.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2025
Black Friday sees rise in sale searches but retailers risk missing out
Customer Experience

Black Friday sees rise in sale searches but retailers risk missing out

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.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sun, 23rd Nov 2025
Retailers turn to AI to meet demand & secure Black Friday sales
Multi-factor authentication

Retailers turn to AI to meet demand & secure Black Friday sales

Retailers are turning to AI and unified tech to meet soaring Black Friday demand, enhancing customer service and boosting cybersecurity amid rising cyber threats.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
10 cybersecurity tips to survive Cyber Monday
Malware

10 cybersecurity tips to survive Cyber Monday

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.

By Nicolas Montauban • 6 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Online shopping stories

AI-driven scams surge in Australia as shoppers lose AUD $445 each
Gaming

AI-driven scams surge in Australia as shoppers lose AUD $445 each

Australians lost an average of AUD $445 each to AI-driven holiday scams, with fake sites mimicking top tech and luxury brands surging ahead of festivities.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
Young Australians at greatest risk as holiday cyber scams surge
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Young Australians at greatest risk as holiday cyber scams surge

Young Australians are most at risk as holiday online shopping scams surge, with Gen Z and Millennials more likely to engage in risky cyber behaviours this season.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
Australians warned of AI scams ahead of Black Friday sales rush
Multi-factor authentication

Australians warned of AI scams ahead of Black Friday sales rush

Australians are warned of AI-driven Black Friday scams, with fraudsters using advanced tactics to create realistic fake shopping sites and offers.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2025
AI and the holiday shopping season: Why trust matters more than ever
Customer Experience

AI and the holiday shopping season: Why trust matters more than ever

This holiday season, 73% of shoppers worldwide use AI for gift ideas and purchases, boosting convenience but challenging trust and fraud detection.

By Shahar Yaari • 4 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
UK shoppers favour in-store Black Friday buys for authenticity
Online shopping

UK shoppers favour in-store Black Friday buys for authenticity

UK shoppers favour in-store Black Friday buys to avoid counterfeits, with 42% of Millennials seeking authenticity over online deals this year.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
Black Friday shoppers warned of AI scams & rising phishing risks
Phishing

Black Friday shoppers warned of AI scams & rising phishing risks

Shoppers warned of rising AI-driven scams and phishing risks this Black Friday as fraudsters exploit urgent deals to harvest data and hijack loyalty accounts.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
Cloudflare outage puts GBP £15 million UK ad spend at risk
Customer Experience

Cloudflare outage puts GBP £15 million UK ad spend at risk

A Cloudflare outage jeopardised GBP £15 million of UK ad spend as marketing campaigns ran unaware websites and checkouts were down for hours.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Marketers struggle to personalise Black Friday offers despite need
Customer Experience

Marketers struggle to personalise Black Friday offers despite need

Nearly all marketers see personalisation as vital for Black Friday, yet 27% struggle to tailor offers, risking customer loyalty and sales opportunities.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
2026: The agentic AI takeover
Customer Experience

2026: The agentic AI takeover

By 2026, AI agents will fully manage shopping, choosing and buying products based on your style and needs, transforming retail into seamless, intelligent commerce.

By Al Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
digiDirect unveils major Black Friday tech deals with up to 50% off
Samsung

digiDirect unveils major Black Friday tech deals with up to 50% off

digiDirect launches Black Friday Clickathon with up to 50% off cameras, computers and mobile devices across major brands like Sony, Canon and Apple.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Booktopia launches Black Friday sale with up to 80% off books
Online shopping

Booktopia launches Black Friday sale with up to 80% off books

Booktopia launches Black Friday sale with discounts up to 80% on thousands of titles across genres, running through early December with delivery Australia-wide.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025