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How AI, social commerce & experience will reshape retail in 2026
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By 2026, AI, social commerce and immersive physical retail experiences will transform how consumers interact with brands both online and in stores.
Social shopping sees record Black Friday surge as UK eCommerce grows
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UK eCommerce sales surged 27% during Black Friday as social media platforms like TikTok fueled a 152% global rise in social shopping transactions.
AI-powered scams rise in complexity as Aussies lose AUD $945M
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AI-powered scams have caught Australians out, with losses hitting AUD $945M in 2024 as fraudsters exploit sophisticated, multi-channel tactics.
Etaily secures SMBC-led funding to fuel Southeast Asia growth
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Etaily secures over USD $24 million in SMBC-led funding to boost social commerce growth and regional expansion across Southeast Asia.
UK brands ramp up influencer budgets with focus on micro-creators
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UK brands plan to boost influencer marketing budgets in 2026, focusing on micro-influencers and tech-driven campaigns for better engagement and ROI.
US online sales hit USD $14.25 billion on Cyber Monday 2025
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US online sales reached a record USD $14.25 billion on Cyber Monday 2025, driven by strong discounts and a surge in mobile shopping activity.
Every retail company needs to be a technology company
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Retailers in Australia and New Zealand must act like technology firms, using real-time data and strong security to thrive during peak shopping seasons.
Thryv launches AI marketing tool to boost home service growth
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Thryv has launched an AI marketing tool in Australia and New Zealand to help home service businesses automate sales and boost their online presence.
Agentic AI, quantum risks & evolving threats to define 2026
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KnowBe4 predicts agentic AI, quantum computing, and cybercrime evolution will reshape global cybersecurity and workforce practices in 2026.
Australians back under-16 social media ban but doubt efficacy
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Most Australians support banning social media for under-16s but doubt the ban's effectiveness, favouring a mix of restrictions and education instead.
Half of New Zealand’s small businesses lack websites as consumers turn away from social media
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Nearly half of New Zealand’s small businesses lack a website, despite 74% of consumers valuing websites over social media for engaging with organisations.
Black Friday: shoppers & retailers face rising cyber threats
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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.
Friendly fraud set to surge by 25% over peak holiday shopping days
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Friendly fraud is set to rise by 25% over the peak holiday shopping days, with transactions averaging USD $291, costing retailers billions globally.
Australian retailers face holiday surge in cyber scams & threats
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Australian retailers brace for a spike in cyber scams and sophisticated attacks exploiting the busy holiday shopping season, warns cybersecurity experts.
Frameshop quiz helps public spot AI art amid deepfake surge
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Frameshop has launched an online quiz to help users distinguish between genuine photos and AI-generated art amid rising deepfake concerns.
Fanclip launches to unify Southeast Asia’s USD $55 billion creator market
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Fanclip launches in Southeast Asia to unify the region's USD $55 billion creator market with a platform for creators, brands, agencies, and buyers.
Real Madrid partners with Adobe to enhance fan content using AI
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Real Madrid teams up with Adobe to use AI for personalised fan content, engaging its 650 million supporters worldwide through digital and creative tools.
Shoppers warned of rising online scams as Black Friday nears
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UK shoppers warned to stay vigilant against rising online scams as Black Friday spending nears USD $80 billion amid surging fraud risks.
Revolutionising creator - Audience monetisation through multilingual messaging
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Msg1 introduces multilingual messaging to help creators monetise meaningful, direct conversations with global audiences beyond language barriers.
AI-driven scams surge in Australia as shoppers lose AUD $445 each
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Australians lost an average of AUD $445 each to AI-driven holiday scams, with fake sites mimicking top tech and luxury brands surging ahead of festivities.