Share of online UK retail orders going to EU at 4-year high
Online retail delivery order volumes were up +16.5% year-on-year in July, according to the latest data from the IMRG MetaPack UK Delivery Index.
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Next’s ‘Kodak moment’ shows open goal for machine learning in retail
Next is facing a ‘Kodak moment’ according to analysts at Berenberg, suffering from the effects of a ‘wait and see’ attitude towards the e-commerce shift which they were early to identify but slow to adopt.
UK shopper traffic falls: Can omni-channel save the high street?
UK shoppers shunned the high street and shopping centres during July sale season as they cut back on non-essentials due to higher inflation and stagnating wage growth, according to new data.
Top customer experience tips: The coffee bag as an innovation marker
When it comes to customer experience, marketers can never underestimate just how much convenience has been a factor in most major influential changes in changing consumer’s tastes over the past few decades. Jon Roughley, Head of Strategy at Experian explains why convenience is king.
Half of Brits believe all payments will be made in-app by 2022
“Cash only” payment is becoming a deterrent for UK consumers, as Brits are increasingly in favour on mobile payments for their high street shop, according to new research.
Summer holiday season sparks download splurge on Amazon
Last weekend saw the biggest spike in Brits jetting off on their summer holidays, and holidaymakers are increasingly turning to downloaded content to keep themselves and their families entertained during long-haul flights, according top new research.
Online campaigns struggle to target women
Only half of UK online ad campaigns targeted at women actually reached them, with the FMCG sector struggling most to reach targets, according to new research.
Amazon takes on Hello Fresh with meal kits
Amazon plans to enter the “recipe box” market in a bid to take on brands such as Hello Fresh and Blue Apron, filing a trademark to sell boxes of ingredients and cooking instructions online.
Guest comment: Amazon’s Prime Day- the biggest loss leader in history?
This year’s record-breaking Amazon Prime Day results were up 60% and could top $3.5bn; but with discounts of 45% or more Amazon will lose significant sums against its regular prices. E-commerce delivery expert ParcelHero says Prime Day could cost Amazon $700 million, but is still the biggest sales hook of 2017.
Facebook plans to build a village in Silicon Valley
Facebook plans to build 1,500 new homes including supermarkets, swimming pools and a visitors’ centre, near its offices in Menlo Park, California.