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Episode Synopsis
Black Friday and Cyber Monday have exploded into Australia’s biggest retail moment — bigger than the post-Christmas sales, and now stretching across almost an entire month. Michael Thompson talks to Stripe Australia / NZ Managing Director Karl Durrance about the extraordinary transaction volumes, why Sydney ranks among the world’s top cities for online spending, and how retailers are handling the pressure for flawless performance. Plus, the next big shift: agentic AI that shops on your behalf. It’s coming faster than you think. Stripe is a supporter of Fear & GreedFind out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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