Half of web users visit Amazon each month
Half of all web users worldwide visit Amazon at least once a month, showing the dominance of the online retailer, according to new research.
E-commerce
Global ad spend: North America and Russia drive 4.4% growth for 2016
There is a positive outlook for the global advertising market in 2016, set to continue in 2017 powered by the ongoing growth of Digital, according to new research. The study, from Carat, is based on data received from 59 markets across the Americas, Asia Pacific and EMEA. Global forecasts show that advertising spend will reach … [Read more…]
Photoslurp turns user generated fashion into shoppable ads
Visual commerce and marketing platform Photoslurp has struck a partnership with fashion group Folli Follie to launch a new visual commerce solution.
Third of Instagram users buy based on fashion posts
More than one in three Instagram users have bought a fashion item they have discovered on the photo-sharing platform, according to new research.
Deliveroo beware: Amazon takes food delivery service to London
Amazon has taken its restaurant delivery service international, making London the first non-US city to get the Deliveroo and Uber Eats rival.
New York Fashion Week: Shoppers taking a front row seat at the click of a button
With New York Fashion Week just around the corner, A-listers, industry insiders and shoppers alike, will be clamouring for this season’s latest trends. This season however, will have a particular emphasis on digital engagement with consumers being able to interact with the event via the latest digital and physical platforms.
PayPal allows in-store payments via Mastercard deal
Paypal has struck a deal with Mastercard that will allow the payments platform to be used in stores.
Top ecommerce tips: Online shopping habits surprise UK retailers
Marie Despringhere, UK Country Manager, Optimizely, explains that to achieve a truly effective cross channel retail strategy the customer experience must be aligned across every channel and stage of the consumer journey, from research through browse to purchase.
Naked Wines ‘most socially engaged wine retailer’
Naked Wines delivers the highest amount of engaging content to its customers across social platforms, according to new research. Berry Bros. & Rudd came second, followed by Virgin Wines in third place.
UK shoppers “ready for completely automated purchases within two years”
A huge proportion of UK consumers are ready for the next stage in digital retail: completely automated purchases managed by machine with no action from the shopper needed, termed Programmatic Commerce, according to new research.