Cyber Monday – The Biggest Shopping Day of the Year?

Do you remember when Cyber Monday wasn’t a thing? In late November 2005, The New York Times reported: "The name Cyber Monday grew out of the observation that millions of otherwise productive working Americans, fresh off a Thanksgiving weekend of… Continue reading Cyber Monday – The Biggest Shopping Day of the Year?

Two months of Black Fridays?

Black Friday began in the U.S. as a way to funnel Thanksgiving holiday free time into a day of wanton gift shopping. It later spread globally as a retailer promotional blitz to kick off the holiday shopping season. Enter: Black…
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As the 2020 Holiday Season Approaches, Optimized Digital Experiences Are Vital for Retailers

The most effective digital retail will happen in step with everyday life. Retailers must invest in tools and infrastructure needed to balance consumer expectations with regulatory responsibilities — and focus on serving customers.
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As the 2020 Holiday Season Approaches, Optimized Digital Experiences Are Vital for Retailers

The most effective digital retail will happen in step with everyday life. Retailers must invest in tools and infrastructure needed to balance consumer expectations with regulatory responsibilities — and focus on serving customers. Continue reading As the 2020 Holiday Season Approaches, Optimized Digital Experiences Are Vital for Retailers

As Predicted, Mobile Continued eCommerce Dominance Over the Holiday Weekend

Akamai predicted in September 2018 that mobile shopping would continue its growth this holiday shopping season. That prediction held true as we saw mobile devices increase their share of Black Friday online shopping traffic volume to 57.55%, with deskt… Continue reading As Predicted, Mobile Continued eCommerce Dominance Over the Holiday Weekend

As Predicted, Mobile Continued eCommerce Dominance Over the Holiday Weekend

Akamai predicted in September 2018 that mobile shopping would continue its growth this holiday shopping season. That prediction held true as we saw mobile devices increase their share of Black Friday online shopping traffic volume to 57.55%, with desktop… Continue reading As Predicted, Mobile Continued eCommerce Dominance Over the Holiday Weekend