Over half of ecommerce platforms ‘won’t be fit for purpose next year’
More than half (57%) of businesses believe their current commerce platform will only support them for the next 12 months.
Alibaba, Amazon, JD.com and Pinduoduo to account for 65% of global health & beauty ecommerce market by 2025
Four tech giants, Alibaba, Amazon, JD.com and Pinduoduo will account for 65% of all health and beauty online sales added globally between 2020 and 2025, according to new research.
UK’s grocery sales growth slows as lockdown eases (but online soars)
UK grocery sales grew 14.4% in the 12 weeks to Aug 9th, marking a slight decline from last month’s data as shopping habits eased back towards normality after months of pandemic lockdown, according to new data.
Infographic: How the Covid pandemic will change retail in the long term
The ongoing global pandemic is on track to all but eliminate retail and commerce as we once knew it, according to a new survey of US shoppers,.
White paper: How grocery brands can plan for ‘business as unusual’
Brand activation agency ZEAL Creative has issued a new white paper to support grocery brands to plan activation for the next 6-12 months in a rapidly changing and uncertain environment.
UK now a ‘Nation of One-Stop Online Shoppers’
UK shoppers are now four times more likely to buy from online marketplaces than direct from retailers, demonstrating the appeal of quick, convenient, one-stop shopping experiences to customers online as well as offline, according to new research.
Christmas retail trends: Rise in ‘passion purchases’ as Brits prioritise family time
Covid-19 has caused Christmas to begin earlier than usual in the UK, with over a quarter (27%) of consumers planning to start Christmas shopping and preparations earlier than they did last year, according to new research.
Financial marketing trends: Bank’s digital experience ‘lacks empathy’ as customer cash concerns grow
Financial brands that champion customer’s wellbeing in the digital experience through empathy and emotional intelligence will fare best in the new Covid-19 pandemic era, as new research uncovers how young people are worried about looking at their finances.
Pinterest reaches 400 million monthly active users
Pinterest announced that more than 400 million people around the world now come to the platform every month to find inspiration with Gen Z, men and Millennials driving much of its new user growth.
Amazon gets regulator approval for 16% stake in Deliveroo
Amazon has been given approval to buy a minority stake in UK food delivery start-up Deliveroo, ending a lengthy battle by the firms to convince regulators the deal would not harm competition.
Lockdown sparks surge in online games purchases: Liberty Games’ sees 350% boost
The lockdown has sparked a surge in online retail purchases of games, from table tennis to airhockey. Games retailer Liberty Games has seen a year on year increase of 350% since the start of the Coronavirus lockdown in the UK.
27% of UK households now do nearly all their shopping online
Nearly half (45%) of the UK population shopped for groceries online at least once a week during lockdown, with 2.7 million more households shopping online almost exclusively compared to pre-lockdown, according to new research.
Brits halve alcohol intake during lockdown despite spending £1.9bn on booze at supermarkets
Brits consumed 1.3bn litres of alcohol during the UK’s lockdown period, almost half the 2bn litres figure recorded during the same time period last year, reveals new data from Nielsen Scantrack and CGA.
Amazon sales spike as pandemic boost online shopping
Amazon has smashed earnings expectations, reporting double-digit revenue growth year over year as the lockdown fuelled online shopping purchases.
Argos to stop printing catalogue after 47 years
UK retailer Argos is to scrap iconic print catalogue after almost half a century, marking another major shift from the high street to ecommerce.
Gen Z shopping trends: deals and authenticity driving decision making
Valuable deals and brand authenticity are driving consumer decision-making – especially among Gen Z and millennials, according to new research.
Amazon makes grocery deliveries free in London
Amazon Fresh delivery now free for Prime members in London and the South East, with the retailer set to expand further across the UK this year.
Advertima gets €15m funding boost for ‘smart retail spaces’
Computer vision platform provider Advertima has closed a €15m Series A investment round led by existing shareholder Swiss real estate company, Fortimo Group.
Companies ‘less committed to customer services’ (despite customers being more informed than ever)
Customer service professionals increasingly believe that their business views their function as an expense rather than opportunity for growth, according to new research.
Merry Clickmas: Consumers set to spend big online this holiday period
73% of holiday shoppers will purchase primarily online this Christmas, regardless of a potential return to lockdown, with majority of shoppers not planning to decrease their spend, according to new research.
