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Amazon plans to deliver by drone within months

June 6, 2019

Amazon is set to launch self-piloted drones capable of delivering packages to customers in 30 minutes or less in the coming months.

NBC launches streaming news channel

June 3, 2019

NBC News NOW, the digital streaming service from NBC News, has launched with eight hours of continuous daily programming, from 3-11pm ET Monday through Friday.

Guest comment: What Amazon needs to succeed in the real world is real people

May 30, 2019

With Amazon increasingly expanding its presence in the physical world, James Rix, CEO of 21st Century marketing agency group Crowdify has some advice for Jeff Bezos.

Global retail trends: Third fear going out of business within 36 months

May 24, 2019

One third of organisations fear going out of business within next 36 months without reinvention of business model, according to new research.

30% of UK retailers’ ecommerce work ‘offers no value’

May 20, 2019

Poor eCommerce planning and execution will cost direct to consumer brands £304k in 2020

Retailers in the UK expect 30% of all their eCommerce work to give them back no value, according to a new study.

Top 75 retail brands: Amazon leads the way as technology gets ‘humanised’

May 14, 2019

The ‘humanisation’ of technology is a key driver of $339bn brand value growth, with Amazon still the world’s top retail brand, according to new research.

The Instagram Checkout backlash has started. Why the ‘buy’ button isn’t a slam dank.

May 13, 2019

While social selling is a clear winner with consumers, it isn’t necessarily a win/win for brands and retailers. Gita Samani, Digital Consultant at Astound Commerce UK looks at the benefits and trade-offs of selling through Instagram.

Customer Data Personalization with GDPR: Rules or Opportunities?

May 13, 2019

Data privacy and protection capabilities continue to be the most controversial, divisive and discussed topic today. Managing to deliver relevant ads without breaking consumer trust over privacy is a tricky tightrope for marketers to walk. Ivan Guzenko, CEO at SmartyAds, gives an alternative opinion and a holistic view of data challenges.

Voice shopping trends: 17% shop using Echo or Google Home

May 10, 2019

Just 17% of online shoppers make frequent purchases via voice while 63% are compelled to click from social media.

Alibaba takes on Amazon with ecommerce overhaul

May 10, 2019

Chinese online retail giant Alibaba is revamping ts business model to compete with Amazon on a global scale.