Amazon to sell own food brands to Prime members
Amazon is reportedly close to venturing into the food manufacturing market, as the online retail giant continues its quest to become a one-stop-shop for consumer needs.
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Amazon creates customisable Dash Button for developers
Amazon has opened up its Dash Buttons to developers, letting program their own functions into the Internet of Things device.
Amazon takes on YouTube with “Video Direct”
Amazon is launching a new video service called “Amazon Video Direct”, letting people earn royalties on uploaded content.
Mobile app revenues slowing down for first time – IDC
The global mobile app market is forecast to slow, with Apple’s App Store still ahead of rival Google Play despite an 8% drop, according to new research.
Ad-blockers ‘more likely to buy digital content’
Last week, Adblock Plus partnered online donation startup Flattr to let users donate to their favourite online publishers and content creators. New research suggests this is a shred move, as web savvy adblockers are also some of the internet’s biggest customers.
Snapchat rolls out shoppable ads: Target and Lancôme first brands to sign up
Snapchat has begun rolling out shoppable ads, with Target and Lancôme among the first brands to take up the format.
iPhone replaces iPad as e-commerce device of choice
Almost half of UK eCommerce transactions (48.9%) now take place on mobile devices, up 6% year-on-year, with iPhones overtaking iPads, according to new research.
Mobile tech is a ‘£200m boost for high street’
Is digital a help or hindrance to the high street? New research suggest that technology is offering shoppers a more mobile-friendly shopping experience in-store, helping retailers unlock an extra £200 million in sales each year.
Digital fashion trends: Mobile drives aspiration, desktop drives sales [INFOGRAPHIC]
Almost two thirds of fashion traffic is now mobile, with more than 50% of multi-device sales occurring one week after the cookie is dropped, according to this new infographic.
Dare to be the snail: Why slowing down has become the only option for Amazon
With Amazon’s recent move to open physical stores, how does this move fits into the larger trend of ‘slow retail’? Kevin Gill, UK CEO of Start looks at the growing demand of consumers for a more meaningful experience with brands, not just convenience.