Shoppers want next-gen technology in retail stores- report
Shoppers are open next gen technology , such as smart fitting rooms, touchscreens and VR from high street stores, according to new research.
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Search trends reveal most popular toys for Christmas 2016
With Christmas is under two months away Hitwise reveals the products Brits have already started searching for – with ‘Hatchimals’ the clear favourite.
Retail survey: Consumers have confidence in Brand Britain (but loyalty is fickle)
Over half of UK consumers prioritise buying British, with heritage brands predicted ‘most likely’ to be in business in ten years’ time, in contrast to newly established brands, according to new research.
Admiral’s plan to scan Facebook profiles to price car insurance blocked
Facebook has blocked insurance firm Admiral’s new scheme to assess the personalities of first-time drivers by analysing their Facebook profiles, citing privacy concerns.
Black Friday RIP? Amazon to run daily sales until December 22nd
Amazon has changed the rules of Christmas retailing, announcing that it will run Black Friday- style offers all the way until Dec 22nd this year.
Technology can boost airline marketing- survey
There is a significant opportunity for airline marketers to use technology to drive customer loyalty and improve customer service, according to new research.
Virgin Trains takes on airlines with Apple Wallet m-ticket offering
Virgin Train has teamed up with Trainline to become the first operator to give customers the option to add train tickets straight to their Apple Wallet on its west coast route.
Byron and TGI Fridays go bill-free with Mastercard’s Qkr! app
TGI Fridays and Byron will soon be accepting the Qkr! with Masterpass app throughout its restaurants, letting UK customers pay from their smartphone using the app- speeding up the bill paying process.
Instagram adds in-app shopping feature
Instagram is testing new ecommerce features with 20 retail brands in the US, letting them tag products in photos with a “Shop Now” button.
Britons among world’s least likely to try mobile-only banking
Despite the number of mobile-only banks set to launch in the UK this year, Britons are among the least likely in the world to use them, according to new research.