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Q&A: How AI helps CX teams stay resilient through the holiday rush

Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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AI is transforming Christmas CX from chaotic surge to controlled service, helping teams stay resilient, protect wellbeing and meet soaring demand.
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eCommerce platforms face AI-powered cyber threats for 2025 season

Wed, 26th Nov 2025
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eCommerce platforms face rising AI-driven cyber threats ahead of 2025 holidays as attackers exploit vulnerabilities and stolen credentials for fraud.
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Moonpig launches in Australia with local cards, tech & gifts

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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Moonpig has launched in Australia, offering personalised cards and curated gifts printed locally in Melbourne and Sydney, with delivery via Australia Post.
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Survey reveals UK's top & least-favoured Christmas gifts

Fri, 20th Dec 2024
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A new CEWE report reveals that 73% of UK adults have faced disappointment with gifts, highlighting the best and worst presents for Christmas.
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UK Christmas shopping shifts towards subscription gifts

Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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As Christmas approaches, 29% of UK shoppers are opting for subscription gifts over traditional presents, blending modern convenience with festive spirit.
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Rise in Christmas hotel bookings boosts international travel

Fri, 6th Dec 2024
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Hotel bookings for Christmas have surged, with a 43% increase in Germany and British travellers among the busiest, highlighting a global travel revival.
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Marks & Spencer tops Christmas social media supermarket war

Fri, 6th Dec 2024
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Marks & Spencer has dominated social media this Christmas, amassing an earned media value of GBP £6.7 million through a robust influencer campaign.
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Brits prioritise practical gifts with Christmas spending

Sun, 24th Nov 2024
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A recent ShipStation survey reveals UK consumers are shifting towards practical gifts for Christmas, with younger generations prioritising immediate utility.
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UK marketers adopt AI for Olympics strategies, study reveals

Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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Research reveals 51% of UK marketers are leveraging AI for Paris Olympics strategies, despite consumer concerns over data use and calls for increased regulation.
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WAN accelerating Santa's data centre shack this Christmas

Sun, 24th Dec 2023
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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!.
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Influencer endorsements could harm festive sales, Storyblok suggests

Thu, 21st Dec 2023
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Storyblok's research suggests influencer advertising could depreciate festive sales, with 25% of shoppers discouraged by them.
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Darktrace director warns of rising cyber threats during holiday season

Thu, 14th Dec 2023
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Darktrace's Liam Dermody urges businesses to remain vigilant against increasing cyber threats during the Christmas season.
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Black Friday sales surge signals boom in early Christmas shopping

Fri, 8th Dec 2023
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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.
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Hands-on Review: Trend Micro security packages - more than just anti-virus

Wed, 14th Dec 2016
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For a package that's unobtrusive and that doesn't strain your CPU or your patience, this may just be the product you're looking for.