UK shoppers begin Christmas search as early as August
UK consumers are starting their search for that perfect Christmas present as early as August, suggesting an increasingly fragmented festive retail period, according to new research.
UK online adspend ‘now accounts for 3 in every 5 pounds spent’
UK adspend rose 5.6% year-on-year to reach £5.97bn in Q3 2019, 0.8 percentage points ahead of forecast, according to new research Warc and the Ad Association.
The top 5 fastest-growing neobanks of 2019
Neobanks, such as Monzo and Rovolut, are proving increasingly popular amongst consumers compared to traditional banks. New research looks at the rising appeal of the most popular 5 of these next-gen banks.
Can 5G save the high street? UK sees 10,000 retail jobs lost this month alone
The first month of 2020 saw nearly 10,000 retail jobs lost in the UK as Brexit, online rivals and supermarkets took their toll on the high street, according to a new report.
Bitcoin ‘to increase 98% in value by end of year’
Bitcoin could nearly double in price by year’s end, according to a panel of fintech leaders convened by financial comparison website Finder.
Who’s watching The Witcher? Netflix sparks controversy with new ‘2 min’ viewing metrics
Netflix beat growth targets internationally during the final quarter of 2019 but missed targets in the US, where rivals like Disney Plus grew in popularity.
Lastminute debuts ‘Holiopathy’ ad campaign for January blues
lastminute.com has launched an insight-based multi-channel, international marketing campaign, dubbing the term ‘Holiopathy’ to promote its packaged products as a medicine-like remedy to January blues.
G-Star RAW partners Yext to drive 1.5m clicks to its online listings
Dutch denim brand G-Star Raw is working with Yext to update its information across more than 150 publishers, including Google, Amazon Alexa, and Facebook.
Trustpilot reveals how every company invites and receives reviews
Trustpilot has launched ‘Transparent Inviting’ – a platform that provides consumers with more insight into how companies receive, invite and respond to reviews.
Rise of the ‘re-resolution’ offers brands a second shot with sustainable shoppers
Sunday marks the start of ‘re-resolution week’, offering brands a fresh opportunity to tap into the lucrative ‘new year, new me’ mindset as Brits put their New Year’s Resolutions into action three weeks after they have been set.
Top 6 cashless society countries: Finland, Sweden and China lead way
The decade ahead is one anticipated to be swept with technological disruption, as we are digitising every aspect of our day-to-day lives. The way we pay for things makes no exception. GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company has forecast which countries will most likely be the leaders in moving towards a truly cashless society.
Digital sales over festive season grew 8% globally
Digital sales over the festive season has grown 8% to $723 Billion globally, with AI powered search boosting sales, according to new data.
True Fit partners Google Cloud to host ‘world’s largest data set for fashion’
True Fit, has struck a strategic partnership with Google Cloud to boost its clothing and footwear personalisation platform for clients.
GAME to close 40 stores as customers switch to digital and streaming
Retailer GAME is to close 40 stores in the UK as the shift to digital gaming and game streaming takes its toll on the high street.
UK high street sales slump to lowest in 25 years
The UK high street retail sector suffered the worst year for 25 years, as Brexit continued to hurt the country’s economy, but online sales stayed healthy.
Amazon partners with Indian retail giant Future Retail to take on FlipKart
Amazon is working with Future Retail to expand the Indian retail chain online and take on rival FlipKart.
Online grocery trends: Click and collect services booming [INFOGRAPHIC]
Brick-and-mortar drove the vast majority of grocery sales worldwide, particularly for fresh food, but ecommerce maintained its meteoric rise during 2019, according to new research.
UK in-store boxing day sales plummet 12%
Boxing Day footfall decreased by 11.8% compared to Boxing Day 2018, according to new data.
Klarna and ASOS expand UK partnership with new payment method
Online global fashion destination ASOS has extended its partnership with leading payments provider Klarna.
KFC appoints Mindshare as retained media-buying agency
After a competitive pitch process, KFC has appointed Mindshare as its new UK media-buying agency.
