Pay by hand: Amazon launches in-store palm scanner for payments
Amazon has launched a new payment system called Amazon One, that lets shopper pay by a wave of their hand rather than via cards or phone.
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In-app pandemic shopping surpasses 2019 golden quarter by 12%
During the peak of lockdown, in-app shopping activity surpassed the 2019 Q4 Golden Quarter by 12, and the retail industry needs to prepare for the upcoming holiday season as Covid-19 continues to boost digital sales, according to a new report.
Grocery ecommerce sites set for a strong festive season (but brands remain uncertain on digital investment strategies)
Brands are planning to invest more heavily into their ecommerce strategies across the key UK grocery retailers this festive season, despite lingering concerns over digital investment strategies, according to new research.
Waitrose partners Deliveroo for super fast grocery delivery
Waitrose has struck a deal to sell online groceries through Deliveroo, sparking fuelling speculation over a possible tie-up with Amazon, which owns a major stake in the takeaway courier.
Shoppers reveal post lockdown spending priorities: Fashion, beauty and live show treats
Brits plan on spending money on treats, driving more and more window shopping as the lockdown slowly eases across the country, according to new research.
Post-COVID-19 retailing: what’s changed and what’s in store next?
Following the rapid transformation of the retail sector in recent months, eCommerce platform Kooomo assesses what’s changed and what the post-COVID retail sector looks like
Campaign of the week: Ikea assembles playforts for locked down families
Ikea’s newest social media campaign for the quarantine era helps families turn lockdown into adventures buy turning the retailers furniture in makeshift tents and castles for playtime.
Online retails sales soar to ten year high as lockdown redefines shopping behaviour
Following the UK’s first full month under lockdown, April’s online retail sales results have signalled a seismic shift in purchasing patterns, according to new research.
B2B food services firm Dunster’s Farm switches to consumer delivery business in just 2 weeks
Family-run food services business, Dunster’s Farm, was quick to jump to the aid of struggling consumers following the lockdown announcement, overhauling and converting its b2b food services business into a consumer food-to-door delivery service in just 14 days.
Guest comment: Why omnichannel retailers reign supreme
In light of the challenges facing retailers now many of their customers are in lockdown, and high streets are closed, Paul Kirkland, Retail and Hospitality Business Development Director, Fujitsu, looks at why an omnichannel presence has become more than just a novelty – but essential to staying buoyant in this new retail landscape.