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British shoppers plan to spend more on Father's Day
eCommerce

British shoppers plan to spend more on Father's Day

Household budgets are still tight, but buyers expect Father's Day presents to cost nearly GBP £15 more than Mother's Day gifts this year.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2026
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
Advertisers tricked by affiliate fraud: Affiliate programmes impacted by hidden fraudsters
CMO

Advertisers tricked by affiliate fraud: Affiliate programmes impacted by hidden fraudsters

Affiliate fraud is draining advertisers' budgets by hijacking attribution, risking $71 billion in losses by 2025 and undermining trust in affiliate marketing.

By Chad Kinlay • 5 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
UK shoppers focusing on discounted items - research
Marketing Technologies

UK shoppers focusing on discounted items - research

According to the findings, shoppers are taking a strategic approach by thoroughly researching their purchases to find the best deals and prices.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Sun, 16th Mar 2025
UK online shoppers find eCommerce tactics manipulative
Customer Experience

UK online shoppers find eCommerce tactics manipulative

A new report reveals that 63% of UK online shoppers find eCommerce tactics manipulative, highlighting a disconnect between consumer needs and digital retail.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025
UK shoppers struggle with tech issues on Black Friday deals
Customer Experience

UK shoppers struggle with tech issues on Black Friday deals

New research by HONOR reveals UK shoppers face technology challenges during Black Friday, with 1 in 3 experiencing device freezes while bargain hunting.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Nov 2024
Norton report warns UK shoppers of holiday cyber risks
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Norton report warns UK shoppers of holiday cyber risks

Shoppers in the UK are advised to remain vigilant over holiday discounts, as a report reveals soaring risks of digital identity theft amid festive deals.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Nov 2024

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Umbraco launches Automate with AI workflow controls
Software-as-a-Service

Umbraco launches Automate with AI workflow controls

Marketing teams can now automate customer journeys and routine site tasks without sending data to a separate platform, easing GDPR concerns.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Jul 2026
Putting the best price forward
Opinion

Putting the best price forward

The infamous abandon cart issue has plagued the eCommerce sector since its birth. Items sit awaiting purchase, and if left long enough, never purchased at all.

By JR Keene • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Jan 2022

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Norton survey warns Kiwis of rising holiday shopping scams
Phishing

Norton survey warns Kiwis of rising holiday shopping scams

A Norton survey reveals that three-quarters of New Zealanders believe online scams surge during the Christmas season, with serious financial implications.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2024
First Table set to revive restaurant commerce in NZ with platform launch
Restaurants

First Table set to revive restaurant commerce in NZ with platform launch

New restaurant booking platform First Table has launched in New Zealand, offering 50% off the food bill for early diners.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Wed, 18th May 2022