Black Friday stories - Page 3
Website accessibility barriers drive UK shoppers to abandon sales
Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
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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: shoppers & retailers face rising cyber threats
Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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data protection
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Around 60% of UK adults plan to shop this Black Friday, as retailers brace for rising cybercrime targeting fast-paced online sales and AI-driven bots.
One in three Britons struggle to connect smart tech at home
Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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smart home
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google
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One in three Britons struggle to connect smart home tech, with 12.8 million planning purchases this Black Friday but facing setup frustrations.
Black Friday shoppers & retailers face surge in cyber threats
Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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malware
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devops
UK shoppers and retailers brace for a spike in cyberattacks this Black Friday as criminals exploit rising online spending with advanced scams.
Cyber Monday outpaces Black Friday as peak for UK online orders
Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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e-commerce
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online shopping
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Cyber Monday overtook Black Friday as the busiest day for UK online orders during peak season, accounting for 42% of Black Friday weekend sales.
UK retail cyber attacks spread evenly, not linked to key events
Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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malware
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ransomware
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phishing
UK retail cyber attacks occur consistently year-round, not just around shopping events, exposing sensitive data of millions and challenging risk timing assumptions.
UK SMEs turn to fast-track finance as Black Friday demand surges
Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain
UK SMEs are increasingly using fast-track finance to meet surging Black Friday demand, with applications rising nearly a third ahead of the festive season.
Friendly fraud set to surge by 25% over peak holiday shopping days
Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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martech
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commerce systems
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ai
Friendly fraud is set to rise by 25% over the peak holiday shopping days, with transactions averaging USD $291, costing retailers billions globally.
Practical DevSecOps launches Black Friday sale on certifications
Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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application security
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devsecops
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supply chain
Practical DevSecOps is offering a Black Friday sale with 15% off all certifications and up to $500 off bundles for hands-on security training.
Fraud losses top GBP £1.17 billion as Black Friday scams surge
Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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e-commerce
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cybersecurity
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online shopping
Fraud losses in the UK surged to GBP £1.17 billion in 2024, with Black Friday scams and unauthorised card fraud sharply increasing online threats.
eCommerce platforms face AI-powered cyber threats for 2025 season
Wed, 26th Nov 2025
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vpns
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mfa
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crypto
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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endpoint protection
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Retailers face rising digital and cyber threats this Black Friday, with only 22% of sites optimised for mobile user experience amid surging online traffic.
Spending soars as firms & shoppers adapt to festive pressures
Tue, 25th Nov 2025
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e-commerce
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spend management
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gen z
Firms and consumers boost spending by up to 30% during Black Friday and Christmas, prompting brands to sharpen omnichannel and spend management strategies.
Shoppers warned of rising online scams as Black Friday nears
Tue, 25th Nov 2025
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malware
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firewalls
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network security
UK shoppers warned to stay vigilant against rising online scams as Black Friday spending nears USD $80 billion amid surging fraud risks.
AI is helping us reimagine black friday
Sun, 23rd Nov 2025
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ai
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e-commerce
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clean technologies
AI is revolutionising Black Friday, turning it from a rush of impulsive buys into a year-round, sustainable, and transparent shopping experience.
Black Friday sees rise in sale searches but retailers risk missing out
Sun, 23rd Nov 2025
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cx
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martech
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e-commerce
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.
Small businesses turn to embedded finance for Black Friday
Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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supply chain
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amazon
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smb
Small businesses boost Black Friday sales by 30% through embedded finance, securing fast funding via eCommerce platforms to overcome cash flow challenges.
UK shoppers favour in-store Black Friday buys for authenticity
Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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online shopping
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millennials
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gen z
UK shoppers favour in-store Black Friday buys to avoid counterfeits, with 42% of Millennials seeking authenticity over online deals this year.
Black Friday shoppers warned of AI scams & rising phishing risks
Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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phishing
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email security
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ai
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.
European eCommerce marketers struggle with Black Friday personalisation
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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cx
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martech
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partner programmes
Nearly all European eCommerce marketers view personalisation as vital, yet 27% find it hard to tailor Black Friday offers amid heavy workloads.