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Australians start Christmas shopping at Black Friday
Artificial Intelligence

Australians start Christmas shopping at Black Friday

Black Friday is now the cue for Christmas spending, with one-third of Australian shoppers saying they start festive buying then and most still preferring stores.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Samsung unveils Christmas tech range from AUD $499
Storage

Samsung unveils Christmas tech range from AUD $499

Shoppers face a broad spread of premium devices as Samsung targets end-of-year spending, with prices from AUD $499 to AUD $4,499.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week
Samsung Australia unveils gaming Christmas edit for 2026
Storage

Samsung Australia unveils gaming Christmas edit for 2026

The line-up spans AUD $499 to AUD $1,899, giving shoppers premium gaming displays and storage options ahead of the Christmas rush.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last week
How an AI-powered messaging campaign could boost your festive season bookings
Personalisation

How an AI-powered messaging campaign could boost your festive season bookings

With December bookings under pressure, hospitality venues are turning to AI-driven SMS and WhatsApp campaigns to reach customers fast and cheaply.

By Jules Holden • 4 min read • Last month
Logitech unveils Christmas gift guide from AUD $99.95
Hybrid & Remote Work

Logitech unveils Christmas gift guide from AUD $99.95

Shoppers can buy Logitech's holiday range from AUD $99.95 to AUD $1,499.95, spanning work, gaming and audio gifts across its portfolio.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last month
Australian retailers face a peak-season balancing act as rate pressures, consumer caution and supply chain costs collide
Customer Experience

Australian retailers face a peak-season balancing act as rate pressures, consumer caution and supply chain costs collide

Higher borrowing costs and cautious shoppers are forcing retailers to protect margins, avoid markdowns and get stock to the right place.

By Darren O'Connor • 3 min read • Last month
Christmas food splurge drives surprise rise in spending
Christmas

Christmas food splurge drives surprise rise in spending

Festive food, drink and dining out delivered a surprise December spending lift, as households splurged ahead of Christmas gatherings.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Sat, 17th Jan 2026
Qantas to serve 196,000 Cooee Indigenous Christmas cookies
Supply Chain

Qantas to serve 196,000 Cooee Indigenous Christmas cookies

Qantas will serve 196,000 allergen-friendly Indigenous Cooee Christmas cookies, giving the native superfoods brand major national exposure.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Dec 2025

Global Stories

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Australians cut Christmas spending as cost pressures rise
eCommerce

Australians cut Christmas spending as cost pressures rise

Cost-of-living pressure is pushing most shoppers to trim gifts, decorations and dining out, with Black Friday sales adding extra strain.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last month
FedEx sets holiday shipping deadlines for Australasia
eCommerce

FedEx sets holiday shipping deadlines for Australasia

Customers in Australia and New Zealand can avoid Christmas delays by using FedEx's 2026 cut-off dates for domestic, trans-Tasman and overseas parcels.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last month
Retailers warned fraud & disputes may stretch into new year
Payment Technologies

Retailers warned fraud & disputes may stretch into new year

Retailers may see holiday sales dented months later, as earlier shopping leaves a longer window for refund abuse, disputes and chargebacks.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Australians decorate for Christmas earlier, survey finds
Social Media

Australians decorate for Christmas earlier, survey finds

Festive spending is shifting earlier, with nearly 8.8 million Australian adults who celebrate Christmas decorating before December, a survey found.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Sep 2026

Stories from Other Regions

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Britons dip into savings to cover festive spending
Christmas

Britons dip into savings to cover festive spending

Many households are already raiding cash buffers, with 67% of UK adults using savings for everyday costs ahead of Christmas.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Time running out to get Kaikōura Inland Road open for Christmas
Christmas

Time running out to get Kaikōura Inland Road open for Christmas

A temporary fix to a flood-damaged bridge could cost more than $300,000, as the council races to reopen the route before Christmas.

By David Hill • 3 min read • Last month
'Outrageous absurdity': Couple fears waterfront Ferris wheel will make apartment building derelict
Auckland Council

'Outrageous absurdity': Couple fears waterfront Ferris wheel will make apartment building derelict

Auckland residents could soon face blocked harbour views and added noise if a 32-metre ferris wheel is approved for Queens Wharf.

By Pretoria Gordon • 4 min read • Last month
Stacked air fryers win space-saving praise in UK reviews
Energy efficient

Stacked air fryers win space-saving praise in UK reviews

Space is emerging as a bigger factor in air fryer buying decisions, with stacked models far more likely to be praised for fitting British kitchens.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Billy Grace says Black Friday costs rose but orders fell
eCommerce

Billy Grace says Black Friday costs rose but orders fell

Advertisers paid more for Black Friday inventory, but stronger conversion performance still lifted returns as order costs fell 18%.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month