Right to reply: Will other supermarkets follow Amazon Go’s example?
This week Amazon opened its first checkout-less supermarket in Seattle. Terry Hunter, UK MD of Astound Commerce examines whether other supermarkets will follow Amazon’s example.
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“Ghosting” customers costs retailers repeat sales
UK consumers are 4 times less likely to repeat-purchase from retailers who ‘ghost’ them after a sale, according to new research.
Online retail shows signs of a maturing market with a tough 2018 to come
UK online retail sales were up 12.1% on average year-on-year (YoY) in 2017, according to the latest figures from the IMRG Capgemini e-Retail Sales Index.
Commuting in driverless cars “will improve employee productivity and wellbeing”
Brits are more likely to work during a commute in a fully autonomous car, compared to their traditional commute, according to new research.
Cyber-attacks enters top three global risks – WEF
The latest World Economic Forum report on Global Risks 2018 has been made public, revealing that cyber-attacks are a top three risk to society, alongside natural disaster and extreme weather.
Average Brit spent £220 on online January sales already
British consumers have already spent an average of £220 on online purchases in the January sales, with furniture, clothing, tech items and holiday deposits emerging as the biggest expenditures, according to new research.
Multi-tasking Brits embrace mobile working
A third of workers spend more than half their working day away from their desk, but most still think they do their best work in the office, according to new research.
Elon Musk’s Empire: What will the tech star do next? [INFOGRAPHIC]
Whether he’s launching satellites or working on the Tesla production line, Elon Musk is constantly proving he’s a man of unexpected capabilities. Just what will he invest in next? This infographic takes a closer look at the entrepreneur’s empire.
Gumtree ramps up safety features for sellers and buyers
Gumtree has introduced major updates to the sites Help Centre, improving the way that customers access safety advice and messaging.
Facebook planning standalone AR messaging device ‘Portal’?
Facebook is rumoured to be launching an augmented reality video device this year, according to reports.