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Kiwi Stories

Holiday season stories

Kiwis warned as holiday surge in SMS scams targets bank details
Endpoint Protection

Kiwis warned as holiday surge in SMS scams targets bank details

Kiwis face a surge in SMS scams this holiday season, with fraudsters targeting bank details through fake delivery alerts and urgent messages.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025
Norton expands AI scam protection to New Zealand & globally
Mobile Device Management

Norton expands AI scam protection to New Zealand & globally

Norton has extended its AI-powered scam protection to New Zealand and globally, boosting defences across web, email, SMS, videos, and calls for all Norton users.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Nov 2025

Global Stories

Holiday season stories

Why community-led growth will help brands In APAC win this holiday season
Partner Programmes

Why community-led growth will help brands In APAC win this holiday season

Community-led growth is boosting app success in APAC this holiday season, offering cost-efficient gains amid rising mobile adoption and tighter budgets.

By Ajit Pawar • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Holiday sales boom triggers surge in disputes, risking USD $250bn
Customer Experience

Holiday sales boom triggers surge in disputes, risking USD $250bn

Holiday online sales in the US are set to exceed USD $250bn in 2025, but rising disputes and friendly fraud threaten retailers' profits this season.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
AI, social media & flexible payments to drive festive shopping
Crypto

AI, social media & flexible payments to drive festive shopping

AI, social media, and flexible payments like BNPL will shape festive shopping as 69% of consumers trust AI to assist their Black Friday and holiday purchases.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
Holiday shoppers demand faster, greener delivery but shun extra fees
Supply Chain

Holiday shoppers demand faster, greener delivery but shun extra fees

Holiday shoppers demand quick, eco-friendly delivery but resist paying extra, with UK consumers showing low confidence in on-time arrivals, survey reveals.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Holiday season stories

The digital grinch: half of Aussies say online ads are ruining their Christmas magic
Customer Experience

The digital grinch: half of Aussies say online ads are ruining their Christmas magic

Over half of Australians say online ads on shared devices have spoiled holiday surprises, dimming the Christmas magic for many this season.

By Tarlyn McStay • 3 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
Cyber Monday surpasses Black Friday in UK as shoppers seek value
Amazon

Cyber Monday surpasses Black Friday in UK as shoppers seek value

For the first time, Cyber Monday has surpassed Black Friday in UK online sales, reflecting shoppers' shift towards value-driven and personalised purchases amid inflation.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Sandisk unveils new Creator & WD_BLACK storage ahead of holidays
Gaming

Sandisk unveils new Creator & WD_BLACK storage ahead of holidays

Sandisk launches new Creator and WD_BLACK storage devices, catering to content creators, gamers, and adventurers ahead of the festive season.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025
UK tech retail grows 5.4% but trails behind European rivals
IT Industry

UK tech retail grows 5.4% but trails behind European rivals

UK tech retail sales rose 5.4% in Q3 2025, outpacing national retail growth but lagging behind Europe's 21% surge in the sector.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025
Festive season surge prompts focus on logistics & customs
Supply Chain

Festive season surge prompts focus on logistics & customs

CCL urges businesses to strengthen logistics and customs compliance ahead of the festive surge, as UK online sales hit GBP £115.3bn in late 2024.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2025
Most Australians to cut festive spending, focus on gifts & food
Marketing Technologies

Most Australians to cut festive spending, focus on gifts & food

Most Australians plan to cut festive spending in 2025, focusing mainly on gifts and food, as economic caution shapes their holiday priorities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025
Retail's AI Revolution: Why personalisation is the game-changer
Customer Experience

Retail's AI Revolution: Why personalisation is the game-changer

Retailers are rapidly adopting AI to personalise shopping experiences, boosting customer loyalty and handling £30bn in UK click-and-collect orders in 2025.

By Ian Tickle • 4 min read • Sat, 25th Oct 2025
AI-powered tools reshape the Canadian holiday shopping journey
Artificial Intelligence

AI-powered tools reshape the Canadian holiday shopping journey

Nearly half of Canadian holiday shoppers plan to use AI tools for gift research, marking the first AI-powered festive season in Canada, says Google Canada.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Oct 2025
Young UK shoppers risk scams for festive gifts via AI & social
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Young UK shoppers risk scams for festive gifts via AI & social

Many young UK shoppers risk scams by using AI and social media for festive gifts, despite widespread concerns over online holiday shopping risks.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
Social media & AI drive riskier holiday shopping in the UK
Artificial Intelligence

Social media & AI drive riskier holiday shopping in the UK

Norton reports UK millennials and Gen Z face rising holiday scam risks as 66% take risky steps, driven by growing use of social media and AI in shopping.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025