Argos to stop printing catalogue after 47 years
UK retailer Argos is to scrap iconic print catalogue after almost half a century, marking another major shift from the high street to ecommerce.
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Tech titans vs. US Congress: Zuckerberg, Cook, Pichai and Bezos face blockbuster grilling over digital monopoly
Facebook, Google, Apple and Amazon bosses have appeared virtually together at a US hearing, grilled over having ‘too much power’.
Gen Z shopping trends: deals and authenticity driving decision making
Valuable deals and brand authenticity are driving consumer decision-making – especially among Gen Z and millennials, according to new research.
eBay Advertising launches cookie-less ad targeting capabilities
eBay Advertising has launched a new set of programmatic targeting capabilities, letting brands to target at scale without the need for cookies and real-time updates between ad calls to eradicate waste.
Amazon makes grocery deliveries free in London
Amazon Fresh delivery now free for Prime members in London and the South East, with the retailer set to expand further across the UK this year.
Gumtree partners Bauer with local community campaign
Online marketplace Gumtree has partnered with Bauer Media on a new radio and social media campaign to champion the country as we get back to business and to provide inspiration for making the most of the “new normal”.
Voucher Hunters: Interest in food and drink discounts soar 921%
With 62% of all purchases during lockdown made online and only 16% of shoppers planning to return to their old shopping habits, behaviour towards online discounts and spend has also changed, according to new research.
Top ecommerce tips: The frantic evolutionary retail tech race
High street retailers are axing jobs with many more expected to follow suit over the coming months. But how can technology prevent brands from disappearing? Ferdinand Reynolds, Regional Manager at Go Instore, looks at why technology will be essential for retailers to survive in today’s retail landscape.
Building consumer trust relies on transparent, open reviews
Over the past months we’ve seen a backlash from consumers around fake reviews on Amazon, Airbnb and eBay. Each individual scandal has been incredibly damaging to brand reputation but also for customer trust. Peter Muhlmann, Founder and CEO at Trustpilot looks at why on transparency and trust in online reviews is more vital than ever … [Read more…]
Merry Clickmas: Consumers set to spend big online this holiday period
73% of holiday shoppers will purchase primarily online this Christmas, regardless of a potential return to lockdown, with majority of shoppers not planning to decrease their spend, according to new research.