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Mother's Day eCommerce orders rise as delivery shifts
Data Analytics

Mother's Day eCommerce orders rise as delivery shifts

UK Mother's Day eCommerce orders rose 8.47% as shoppers bought earlier, spreading demand across the week and favouring faster delivery.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2026
Moonpig launches in Australia with local cards, tech & gifts
Clean technologies

Moonpig launches in Australia with local cards, tech & gifts

Moonpig has launched in Australia, offering personalised cards and curated gifts printed locally in Melbourne and Sydney, with delivery via Australia Post.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
Mother's Day savings on Dreame household appliances
Smart Home

Mother's Day savings on Dreame household appliances

In celebration of Mother's Day, Dreame Technology has unveiled major discounts on its household appliances, ideal for gifting loved ones.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
Spammers exploit Mother's Day
Application Performance Monitoring

Spammers exploit Mother's Day

Spam messages relating to Mother's Day have begun flowing into the Symantec Probe Network as Kiwis are warned to stay vigilant online.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 10th May 2013

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Mother's Day gift ideas span home appliances & tech
Smart Home

Mother's Day gift ideas span home appliances & tech

Shoppers are being steered towards practical gifts, with prices from AUD $139 to AUD $1,399 across home, sport and imaging items.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
How to find a gift that feels personal this Mother's Day
Marketing Technologies

How to find a gift that feels personal this Mother's Day

A thoughtful choice can matter more than cost, as personal touches turn even simple Mother’s Day gifts into something memorable.

By Chirag Solanki • 4 min read • Last month
Spring gifting rush sees GBP £6.9bn spend rival Christmas
Supply Chain

Spring gifting rush sees GBP £6.9bn spend rival Christmas

Spring gifting now packs GBP £6.9bn into 10 weeks, with Valentine's, Mother's Day and Easter rivaling Christmas for UK retailers.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2026
Father's Day spending to hit GBP £1.12 billion despite fewer shoppers
Artificial Intelligence

Father's Day spending to hit GBP £1.12 billion despite fewer shoppers

Despite fewer shoppers marking Father's Day, UK spending on gifts is set to reach GBP £1.12 billion in 2025, driven by inflation and rising prices.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025