Disney ditches Netflix to start own online streaming service
Media giant Walt Disney, owners of the Star wars and Marvel franchises, plans to start its own online streaming services in the US, ending its current deal with Netflix.
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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.
Personalisation in fashion retail: why it is compulsory
Technology in retail is becoming more of a necessity, rather than just an added bonus. Isabelle Ohnemus, CEO at EyeFitU looks at the importance of a personal and human touch to win over today’s tech-savvy shoppers.
Amazon beats supermarkets to come top of list of most trusted retailers
Amazon is the UK’s most trusted retailer, followed by Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Boots, and M&S, according to new research.
Amazon takes on WhatsApp with “Anytime”messenger
Amazon is reportedly developing an encrypted messaging app called Anytime, designed as a direct competitor to WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger and other popular messaging apps.
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.
Personal assistant apps falter as smart speakers take off
The use of personal assistant apps on mobiles is stagnating, partly as people start to use standalone home devices such as Amazon’s Echo, according to new research.
Amazon Prime subscribers “to overtake US cable TV by next year”
Amazon Prime is on track to overtake the entire US cable TV industry combined in terms of subscribers, with the tipping point predicted to occur during 2018, according to new research.
Nike to sell trainers on Instagram and Amazon
Sportswear giant Nike is to start selling its products directly on Amazon and Instagram, as it looks to target younger consumers.