The rise of ‘shoppertainment’ such as Livestreaming Commerce platforms and shoppable videos, is becoming a growing trend. Philip Rooke, CEO at €130m ecommerce firm, Spread Group looks at why this new format doesn’t just work for big brands with big budgets; start-up brands and YouTuber creators can do it too.
Sexual wellbeing brand and online retailer Lovehoney has partnered with digital commerce agency, Astound Commerce, to create a new mobile-first platform.
The pandemic has seen some retailers attract Black Friday volumes online every day, but this is an increase that doesn’t necessarily convert to a rise in conversion. James Brooke, founder and CEO at Amplience looks at how retailers must prepare for a digital only world, and find an efficient way to change the customer experience, … [Read more…]
Amazon has opened its first UK-based till-free store in Ealing in west London – but already has plans to expand with dozens more in the country.
Deliveroo plans to reward its busiest riders with bonuses of up to £10,000 when the food delivery firm lists its shares on the London Stock Exchange.
The UK is the third most shopped market for international online purchases, topped only by China and the US, according to new data.
Over one third of British consumers (35%) faced a decline in household income, up from 29% in September, according to new research.
People are doing their part to support small businesses, with 53% buying from local restaurants and 33% shopping at local retailers – specifically to support them through the pandemic, according to new research.
Shopify has partnered with Facebook to expand its payment option, Shop Pay, to all Shopify merchants selling across both Facebook and Instagram.
Ocado has enjoyed a 35% rise in revenue after a year in which the global pandemic forced many people to buy online for the first time.