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Australian SMEs warned of Christmas cash flow challenges
Supply Chain

Australian SMEs warned of Christmas cash flow challenges

Australian SMEs are urged to prepare for cash flow challenges this holiday season, with concerns over profitability in retail and logistics sectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024
Australians increase Christmas budgets, focus on savings
Artificial Intelligence

Australians increase Christmas budgets, focus on savings

A recent Pureprofile study reveals Australians plan to increase their Christmas spending, with budgets rising to AUD $468 for gifts and AUD $406 for food.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Oct 2024
Australian traditional PC market shrinks by nearly 10% in 2023
PC Hardware

Australian traditional PC market shrinks by nearly 10% in 2023

A steep 9.8% contraction hit Australia's traditional PC market in 2023, amid inflation-related woes, impacting notably desktops and notebooks, IDC report reveals.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Mar 2024
OneTap Loyalty revolutionises retail with payment card-integrated rewards
Customer Experience

OneTap Loyalty revolutionises retail with payment card-integrated rewards

Australian tech platform OneTap Loyalty streamlines rewards earning process, integrating payment cards with loyalty programs and bolstering customer engagement.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2024
BLUETTI's Christmas Sale brings three new portable power stations
Power / Energy

BLUETTI's Christmas Sale brings three new portable power stations

Christmas is coming, and, BLUETTI, a leading brand in portable power solutions, is giving you massive Christmas discounts, up to 27% off, on various power stations from Dec 15th.

By Tom Raynel • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Dec 2023

Global Stories

Christmas stories

Australians favour personalised gifts for festive season
EduTech

Australians favour personalised gifts for festive season

A recent VistaPrint study reveals that 81% of Australians experience stress in gift selection, with 70% favouring personalised gifts this holiday season.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
FedEx survey shows APAC optimism for holiday sales
Supply Chain

FedEx survey shows APAC optimism for holiday sales

FedEx's recent survey reveals strong optimism in the Asia Pacific for holiday sales, with 70% of SMEs predicting sales growth, driven by eCommerce.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Nov 2024
Retailers urged to enhance trust with genuine content
Christmas

Retailers urged to enhance trust with genuine content

Retailers are urged to prioritise authenticity and user-generated content to build consumer trust amidst economic pressures this festive shopping season.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2024
Influencer endorsements could harm festive sales, Storyblok suggests
Social Media

Influencer endorsements could harm festive sales, Storyblok suggests

Storyblok's research suggests influencer advertising could depreciate festive sales, with 25% of shoppers discouraged by them.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Dec 2023
Darktrace director warns of rising cyber threats during holiday season
Disaster Recovery

Darktrace director warns of rising cyber threats during holiday season

Darktrace's Liam Dermody urges businesses to remain vigilant against increasing cyber threats during the Christmas season.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Dec 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Christmas stories

Brits prioritise practical gifts with Christmas spending
eCommerce

Brits prioritise practical gifts with Christmas spending

A recent ShipStation survey reveals UK consumers are shifting towards practical gifts for Christmas, with younger generations prioritising immediate utility.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sun, 24th Nov 2024
Report reveals Kiwis' festive dining shifts for Christmas 2024
eCommerce

Report reveals Kiwis' festive dining shifts for Christmas 2024

Appetise Insights' latest report reveals changing Christmas dining preferences in New Zealand, with Kiwis opting for budget-friendly, diverse meals this year.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Sun, 10th Nov 2024
What is the Auckland tech hiring market experiencing?
Unified Communications

What is the Auckland tech hiring market experiencing?

Auckland's tech hiring market sees cautious optimism as Reserve Bank rate cuts uplift sentiment, but slow recovery and 'brain drain' pose challenges.

By Kara Smith • 5 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
UK marketers adopt AI for Olympics strategies, study reveals
Marketing Technologies

UK marketers adopt AI for Olympics strategies, study reveals

Research reveals 51% of UK marketers are leveraging AI for Paris Olympics strategies, despite consumer concerns over data use and calls for increased regulation.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2024
Boxing Day sales reign supreme for Kiwi online shoppers
eCommerce

Boxing Day sales reign supreme for Kiwi online shoppers

Boxing Day beats Black Friday and Cyber Monday as favourite for bargain hunting among Kiwi online shoppers, with site visits to New Zealand's PriceMe.co.nz rising 11%.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Sat, 30th Dec 2023
WAN accelerating Santa's data centre shack this Christmas
Network Infrastructure

WAN accelerating Santa's data centre shack this Christmas

Santa's sleigh goes high-tech with Big Data and AI as he gears up for a surge in Xmas demand. Rudolf takes a break!.

By David Trossell • 8 min read • Sun, 24th Dec 2023
Black Friday sales surge signals boom in early Christmas shopping
eCommerce

Black Friday sales surge signals boom in early Christmas shopping

In 2023, Black Friday sales experienced growth, yet the most significant rise was observed in the days and weeks leading up to the event, according to Visualsoft.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Dec 2023