Your Black Friday Strategy Hub

Where ecommerce connectsthis BFCM

Two ecommerce team members reviewing their Black Friday strategy on screen

Get ready, rally, refine

Your Black Friday strategy, connected from first prep to repeat buyer

Get ready before the rush, rally when peak traffic hits, and refine what you learn to turn more sale shoppers into loyal, repeat buyers. Each resource in this hub connects to one of those three distinct ideas, so you can pick up the thread wherever you are.

Two resources, one connected plan

Start with the masterclass to prepare your Black Friday strategy, then use the guide to rally through peak and refine to turn more sales shoppers into repeat buyers.

Stage 1 · Get ready

On-demand webinar

Ahead of the Algorithm: The AI in Ecommerce Masterclass

AI is changing how shoppers search, compare, and buy, and your Black Friday strategy needs to keep pace. In this on-demand masterclass, Athos Commerce and a panel of ecommerce leaders and industry partners share how to get found in AI answers, elevate the on-site experience, and keep shoppers coming directly back to your site.

Stages 2 and 3 · Rally and refine

eBook

From AI Answer to Repeat Buyer: Your Peak Performance Guide

Your peak season strategy guide for turning AI discovery into repeat purchases well beyond the peak period. Get discovered off-site, convert and drive higher average order value (AOV) on-site, then keep your shoppers engaged. Get your checklist of before and after peak optimizations.

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Three sessions, one common thread

Each session builds on the next. Play them in order, or jump to the stage your Black Friday strategy is in right now.

Andra Muntean
Jennifer Villalba
PodcastRally

Peak Season Is a Stress Test

How peak season puts your discovery experience under pressure, and what holds up when it does.

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Playbooks for every hour of the night shift

Each guide covers one part of the journey with detailed information to help you have the most successful BFCM and beyond. Download what you need now and keep the rest for later.

Athos Commerce and Drapers Connected Consumer Report 2026

Based on a survey of 2,000 consumers, the report covers AI adoption, fragmented shopping journeys, and rising expectations in fashion ecommerce.

60%
of consumers now use AI tools while shopping.
14%
say product information is consistent across channels.

Brands that appear accurately and consistently wherever discovery happens are positioned to win.

Download the report

Hear from the teams who run peak with us

Three brands share how they connect search, merchandising, and discovery when the pressure is on.

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