Amazon sees record profits of $3bn (but shares fall on growth worries)
Amazon has announced a record profit for the last three months of nearly $3bn, but lower-than-expected revenue growth resulted in shares dropping 10% for the online retail giant.
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Guest comment: The winners and losers of Black Friday have already been decided
Black Friday 2017 failed to impress in terms of high street sales, so retailers are looking towards the fast-approaching 2018 Black Friday and may well be wondering whether it will be another “bleak” Friday. Duncan Keene, ContentSquare’s UK MD, discusses how, and why, the winners and losers have already been decided.
Fashion sizing software EyeFitU launches B2B platform
The EyeFitU patented Sizing Engine is now available for integration via a SaaS model for online stores and offers consumers personalised sizing recommendations when shopping online.
Bridging the digital skills shortage: How should businesses equip their employees?
Whilst Millennials and Generation Z expertly use digital technology – as, for the most part, it’s had a natural introduction into their lives – the older generation can often experience difficulties with unfamiliar workplace technology and software. Gavin White, Managing Director at Autotech Recruit, looks at how business owners can successfully bridge the skills gap.
Brexit and the UK consumer: How will it change marketing?
As debate rages over what kind of Brexit the UK faces, consumers are increasingly polarised over the impact on the economy and society — and how that impacts the marketing industry.