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Salesforce debuts Agentforce Commerce for AI-driven retail sales
Digital Transformation

Salesforce debuts Agentforce Commerce for AI-driven retail sales

Salesforce launches Agentforce Commerce, a platform enabling retailers to sell via AI-driven channels like ChatGPT, boosting engagement and orders globally.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Black Friday scams soar as fake brand emails target shoppers globally
Malware

Black Friday scams soar as fake brand emails target shoppers globally

Over half of Black Friday-themed spam emails are scams, with fraudsters impersonating brands like Amazon to steal personal data worldwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Cyber Monday shoppers urged to safeguard data amid online scams
Malware

Cyber Monday shoppers urged to safeguard data amid online scams

Cyber Monday shoppers are urged to protect their data from scams like fake sites, phishing emails and insecure payments during the online shopping surge.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Bike Matrix tool boosts Bike24 sales & cuts returns by 10 percent
Customer Experience

Bike Matrix tool boosts Bike24 sales & cuts returns by 10 percent

Bike Matrix's compatibility tool boosted Bike24's sales by 69% and cut returns by 10%, easing online bike part purchases and saving customers time.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Retailers to unify shopping experiences & boost AI by 2026
Digital Transformation

Retailers to unify shopping experiences & boost AI by 2026

By 2026, retailers will unify online and in-store shopping with AI-driven personalisation, ensuring seamless, consistent customer experiences across channels.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025

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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
LG rolls out major Black Friday discounts across Australia
Marketing

LG rolls out major Black Friday discounts across Australia

LG Electronics Australia offers major Black Friday discounts on home entertainment, appliances and IT products until early December or while stocks last.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
AI & digital tools reshape how Australians choose & give gifts
Customer Experience

AI & digital tools reshape how Australians choose & give gifts

Nearly half of Australians now use AI-powered tools to personalise gifts, with younger shoppers leading the shift towards smart, tailored gifting and digital eGifts.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
UK retailers face surge in untested code risks for Black Friday
DevOps

UK retailers face surge in untested code risks for Black Friday

UK retailers risk Black Friday outages as 40% deploy untested code, threatening sales and customer trust during peak online demand.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
UK Black Friday spending to hit GBP £14 billion as CCL expands logistics
Supply Chain

UK Black Friday spending to hit GBP £14 billion as CCL expands logistics

UK Black Friday spending is set to reach GBP £14 billion as CCL expands global logistics to meet soaring eCommerce demand this sales period.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Black Friday sales hit record AUD $6.8 billion amid online buzz
Customer Experience

Black Friday sales hit record AUD $6.8 billion amid online buzz

Australian shoppers are set to spend a record AUD $6.8 billion during Black Friday to Cyber Monday, with social media buzz driving soaring online engagement.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
AliExpress partners with Homart to launch wellness store in Australia
Online shopping

AliExpress partners with Homart to launch wellness store in Australia

AliExpress partners with Homart to launch an online wellness store in Australia, offering vitamins, skincare, and lifestyle products with plans to expand to 200 SKUs.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
AI shifts product discovery as 42% trust summaries over sites
DevOps

AI shifts product discovery as 42% trust summaries over sites

A global survey finds 42% of shoppers trust AI-generated product summaries over websites, signalling a shift in how brands are discovered online before Black Friday.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
BNPL popularity surges as young Australians demand flexible payments
Crypto

BNPL popularity surges as young Australians demand flexible payments

One in three Australian online shoppers use BNPL services, with Gen Z and Millennials driving a rise in demand for flexible payments like PayPal Pay in 4.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Australian seniors overspend on unused home internet features
Unified Communications

Australian seniors overspend on unused home internet features

Many Australian seniors pay for home internet plans with speeds and data beyond their needs, increasing costs despite prioritising affordability.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Zen Internet marks 30 years as UK's oldest independent ISP
Unified Communications

Zen Internet marks 30 years as UK's oldest independent ISP

Zen Internet celebrates 30 years as the UK's oldest independent ISP, growing from a kitchen-table start-up to a national broadband provider with 650 staff.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025