E-commerce Archives

Kantar Marketplace goes live: Online store for customised market research

March 6, 2019

Kantar has launched a new platform that lets brands buy custom surveys and market research.

Pinterest launches ‘Catalogs’ and extra shopping ad inventory

March 4, 2019

Pinterest is introducing new tools and features to help Pinners find the best products and services for their unique tastes and preferences.

Mobile World Congress review: Foldable phones, tiny terabytes and Google Fi goes 5G

March 4, 2019

Mobile World Congress is one of the biggest tech events in the digital calendar, and this year was even bigger, with foldable phones, next-gen smartwatches and super-fast connectivity dominating the agenda. Taking place every 12 months in Barcelona, the gigantic tech show is a chance for new gadgets to be unveiled.

From virtuous circlers to social capitalists: the new shoppers redefining retailing

February 27, 2019

We all love a bargain, but we also love telling everyone about it – whether it’s the cheap designer shirt you found at the charity shop at the weekend, the discount you found online or the yellow sticker sandwich you picked up for lunch. John Gillan, Managing Director, Northern Europe at Criteo examines a new … [Read more…]

Spotify finally comes to India after legal battle

February 27, 2019

Spotify has launched in India after a years delay over legal issues.

BBC and ITV take on Netflix to expand ‘Britbox’ streaming service in UK

February 27, 2019

BBC and ITV have teamed up to launch BritBox, a video streaming service offering “an unrivalled collection of British boxsets and original series”.

Move over Waitrose? M&S in talks to buy Ocado

February 26, 2019

Marks & Spencer is in talks with Ocado over the launch of a food delivery service, in a move that suggests Waitrose could be parting company with the online shopping delivery firm.

New technologies and biometrics drive conversations on payments

February 25, 2019

People now expect their ability to pay to match that same “always on” mindset, according to social media conversations identified in the 2019 edition of the Mastercard Digital Payments Study.

QVC UK debuts social commerce platform with Curalate

February 25, 2019

QVC UK is introducing social commerce to create a discovery-led shopping experience.

Over half of Brits shop online whilst watching TV

February 25, 2019

Brits shopped in bed, splurging on escapes, takeaways, and regrettable fashion purchases, according to new research.