Menkind snaps up online gift retailer Qwerkity
UK gifts and gadgets retailer Menkind has announced today it has completed the acquisition of Qwerkity, a mail order and online gift business from its previous owners, The Book People.
Alibaba founder Jack Ma retires as world’s richest man
Jack Ma, the founder of Chinese ecommerce giant Alibaba, has officially retired at the age of 55.
Post purchase marketing: Direct messages to recent customers boosts loyalty
Communicating directly with customers once they have made a purchase during the shipping and returns period can significantly increase repurchase rates for online retailers, according to new research.
Fashion ecommerce trends: 63% of shoppers turn to user-generated reviews for sizing guide
Reviews and social proof could prove key in reversing the issue of fashion returns, according to new research.
Fiverr offers one-stop ecommerce ‘Industry Store’ for brands
Online marketplace for freelancers Fiverr has launched its second industry store, this one focused on ecommerce to help the growing number of businesses that are selling online.
Retail trends: Youngest shoppers most likely to buy in-store as seasonal purchases begin
Europe is the leader in mobile shopping, with 67% of traffic coming from this channel during the holiday season, while younger shoppers are more likely to buy in store, according to new research.
British shoppers ‘may avoid buying from brands outside of the UK post-Brexit’
Brexit confusion over tax increases, delivery times and data ownership could stop British consumers making international purchases after 31st October 2019, according to new research.
Google debuts first ever B2B search campaign with ‘Find What Matters’ ads
Google is launching its first ever B2B search campaign to remind businesses of the value of Search as an advertising platform.
Marketing energy drinks: Healthier products key to growth
The size of the energy drinks market could grow exponentially if brands and retailers satisfy consumer demands for healthier and tastier products with lower levels of sugar, according to new research.
Nike reveals trainers with voice control and self-tying laces
Nike has developed ‘Back To The Future’-style trainers with a lacing system that uses a motor to tighten or loosen its trainers with additional voice control.
The rise of the international shopper: Global consumers look overseas for online bargains
58% of global consumers stating they would purchase more international products online if they were made aware of the brands, according to new research.
Beauty retailer Feelunique partners with Contentsquare to boost insight
Online beauty retailer Feelunique has partnered with Contentsquare, to deliver improved ecommerce functionality, and increased conversion rates and revenue, for a replatforming of its online presence.
Apple launches new credit card (but don’t keep it in your wallet)
Apple has launched a new credit card this week, but the tech giant has warned that the high tech Apple Card may be permanently discoloured by some fabrics found in wallets and jeans.
3 Gen Z shopping trends: Digital natives want to ‘buy into better’
There is a noticeable desire amongst the younger generation generation ‘to buy into better’ than their older counterparts, according to new research.
Holiday search trends: What Brits look for before they book
Brits take the equivalent of 1.5 working days researching their next holiday, and Millennials take the longest to plan, according to new research.
Beyond Ginsters: Samworth Brothers launches website for new food-to-go service
UK food manufacturer, Samworth Brothers, has launched a food-to-go initiative with the launch of its website for new retail food brand, Fresh Food for Now Company.
Paid for or natural? Amazon quizzed by US Senators over ‘Choice’ label
Two US senators have asked Amazon Chief Executive Jeff Bezos how the “Amazon’s Choice” badge on certain products is determined and whether the mark deceives consumers into purchasing “products of inferior quality.”
Preparing for the festive frenzy: 77% of marketers already prepering for Christmas retail rush
As 77% of marketers are now preparing for peak shopping season later this year, retailers are expecting an average 25% improvement on 2018 Black Friday revenue, rising to 28.6% for the holiday shopping season as a whole, according to new US and UK-based research.
Over half of over 65s now shop online – ONS
Older people are increasingly chosing ecommerce over the high street, with more than half of British adults aged 65 and over now shopping online, according to new research.
Twinings picks e.fundamentals to boost ecommerce analytics
Tea brand Twinnings has chosen ecommerce analytics provider e.fundamentals to help drive sales of its everyday and speciality teas through retailers’ websites.
