Go Grocery: Amazon Go expands to full size supermarkets in US
Amazon has launched its first Amazon-branded supermarket called Go Grocery, located in the online retail giant’s home city of Seattle.
Payment Pain Points: a fraction is too much friction for shoppers
With demand for friction free payment transactions, such as contactless payments, using cards and digital wallet, predicted to grow by 300% globally over the next five years, retailers need to diversify and reimagine the traditional point of payment in-store and online, according to a new report.
Online sales fall flat in January following late 2019 surge
After a surprisingly strong Christmas sales period, retailer hopes of a continuation of such growth into 2020 were dashed in January, with online retail sales growth dropping back to -0.4% Year-on-Year (YoY), according to new data.
Consumer electronics: Amazon beats Currys and Argos for top spot on Google searches
Amazon.co.uk is the most visible¹ website overall in Google’s UK page one results when people search for consumer electronics topics such as computers, laptops, video and mobile phones according to a new study by Searchmetrics.
Generation X shoppers ‘driving explosion in online orders’
Generation X (45 to 54-year olds) are the most prolific online shoppers, confounding popular opinion that millennials dominate internet purchasing, according to new research.
Fashion and beauty retail trends: Reviews, discounts and photos most likely to drive online purchases
Customers of leading direct-to-consumer brands in sectors such as fashion and beauty say reviews (76%), discounts (70%) and photos (61%) are among the top factors that make it easier for them to make purchase decisions according to new research.
Valentine’s Day shopping trends: Britons go retro
Many consumers this year took a more relaxed approach Valentine’s day this year , with many frugal shoppers deciding to have a night in with their loved one rather than a lavish night out, according to new data.
Homebase revamps digital marketing KPIs with Mapp
Home improvement store Homebase has appointed cloud-based digital marketing provider Mapp as the UK retail brand seeks to realign its marketing efforts amid company-wide restructuring.
Alibaba provides help for online merchants hit by coronavirus outbreak
Chinese ecommerce giant Alibaba Group has unveiled measures to help small and medium-sized enterprises in China affected by the coronavirus outbreak.
Global app trends: Install ad spend ‘to double by 2022’
Global app install ad spend is set to reach $118 billion in 2022 as millions of people in the developing world come online, according to new research.
‘Digital deluge’ overwhelms UK households to the point of apathy
Digital frustration and disengagement is turning to apathy as UK consumers drown in too much choice, with more consumers actively seeking time away from smartphones and tablets compared to 2018, according to new research.
Tencent-backed challenger bank N26 to close all UK accounts ‘due to Brexit’
German-based digital bank N26, which is backed by Tencent and Facebook and PayPal investor Peter Theil, is to close 200,000 UK current accounts in April ‘due to Brexit’ – despite launching two years after the EU referendum.
Jazz music streaming service picks 7digital as streaming platform
A new streaming service catering specifically to jazz fans, called ‘jazzed’, has been launched, and has selected British B2B music-tech company 7digital as its preferred music platform.
Valentine’s shopping trends: Tech gifts overtaking flowers?
This Monday will bear witness to the peak pre-Valentine’s Day rush for online shoppers in the UK, as they look to snap up last minute gifts for their loved ones in time for delivery – from top of the range tech to indoor greenery.
WHSmith partners with Laybuy to offer a ‘buy now, pay later’ option online
Laybuy, an interest-free ‘buy now, pay later’ payment platform, is partnering with WHSmith in the UK to bring a ‘buy now, pay later’ solution.
Case study: Isbank virtual banking bot boosts brand awareness and transactions
Isbank became the first Turkish bank to offer a chatbot to provide one-on-one financial assistance to its customers. This case study looks at how the creation of AI-based personal assistant named “Maxi” grew its app users by 2 million in just 5 months.
Failed eCommerce projects lead to retailers ‘wasting £174k in 2019’
Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) retailers in the UK lost an average of £174k in 2019 due to failed eCommerce projects, according to a new study.
Veridium launches facial recognition technology vFace
Veridium has launched its own facial recognition and behavioural biometric technology for mobile phones – replacing expensive hardware with a frictionless app.
AI reveals emotional impact of all 50 Super Bowl ads
Mountain Dew, Avocados From Mexico and Rocket Mortgage were the top Super Bowl ads in terms of emotional impact, according to new research.
Top 3 digital transformation tips for 2020: Improving customer experience, digital presence and sales and marketing effectiveness
As we enter 2020, what are the top priorities transformation for global companies? New research identifies the key areas to focus on.
