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Read More »Dramatic increase in online shopping amid second wave of COVID-19: Accenture investigation
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed people’s shopping habits over the long term, with thousands of people around the world turning to online shopping. A recent survey from Accenture points out that the pandemic has prompted the few e-commerce buyers in India to shop online more actively. Accenture believes that the …
Read More »Chewy is your co-animal parent disguised as an online shopping destination
It goes without saying that taking care of a pet is a huge responsibility. Not to mention, between your busy work schedule, household chores and other obligations, it seems impossible to get high quality pet care. Still, that doesn’t mean you should skimp on your furry friend. After all, they’re …
Read More »Sainsbury’s resumes currency exchange service for online and in-store shoppers
Sainsbury’s has announced the reopening of its online Travel Money service following the relaxation of some travel restrictions from Covid. Customers can order currency for next working day home delivery across the UK, or visit travel desks in 226 Sainsbury’s stores ahead of the summer holidays. Customers will once again …
Read More »Technology: Bringing the Online Shopping Experience to Main Street
Retail is apparently in a state of continuous propulsion, fueled by ever faster trends and buyer behaviors, technological advancements and the growing influence of e-commerce. Sigma Projects Retail industry leader and pioneer Thomas Fletcher assesses the future of the brick and mortar store and explores innovative technologies that protect commercial …
Read More »Online furniture store Made.com to raise £ 100million in London
Made showroom in Soho, London. Photo: done The London IPO boom continues as furniture store Made.com appears to be the latest to announce plans to go public, with the aim of raising £ 100million ($ 141million). It is expected to be valued at around £ 1 billion. Made believes its …
Read More »Poundland launches online store for customers residing in Walsall and Birmingham
Customers will be the first to be able to order items for home delivery for a flat rate of £ 4, regardless of the size of the order. The pilot program – initially launched to 18,000 Poundland colleagues and selected guests earlier in the year – enables more than 2,500 …
Read More »Judge looks at Apple App Store policies at end of Epic trial
Legal workers carry documents for the federal Epic Games court case against Apple in the Ronald V. Dellums building in Oakland, California. Epic, the maker of the Fortnite video game, accuses Apple of turning its App Store into an illegal monopoly. (AP Photo / Noah Berger) Noah berger AP SAN …
Read More »Gift ideas for hard-to-buy friends and family – Times Square Chronicles
We really like to buy gifts for the most part. As experienced buyers, we take great pleasure in finding the trinket that will delight our intimate partners and loved ones. And, for the most part, it’s similar to throwing fish in a barrel. However, there are rare exceptions to this …
Read More »Duroflex Experience Store goes virtual and launches an online tour of immersive sleep solutions
Duroflex, a sleep solutions provider with a wide range of premium mattresses and sleep accessories, has launched its first virtual sleep solutions store in the country. Rising Star Awards 2021 Registration deadline – Monday May 31, 2021 – ENTER NOW Customers can enjoy an intimate experience of all store products …
Read More »CommBank invests A $ 30 in the Little Birdie online shopping platform
CommBank today announced that it has invested A $ 30 million in online shopping start-up Little Birdie, raising its pre-launch valuation to A $ 30 million. Little Birdie says this is “potentially one of the biggest pre-launch funding rounds in Australia.” Little Birdie uses AI to bring together an online …
Read More »Smart TV and online shopping here to stay post-pandemic – as brands catch up
Fiona Roberts, MiQ Commercial DirectorIt’s hard to remember how the world – and our lives – were before the COVID-19 pandemic. In many cases, this is a time we would be very happy to have erased from our recent memories if we could. What’s interesting is that many of these …
Read More »Alibaba Executive: tips for forming an ecommerce game plan
• President for North America and Europe, John Caplan, describes three types of e-commerce platforms: Marketplace, SaaS, and Wholesaler / Retailer. • When developing a platform plan, start with the most basic things: what do you want to sell through e-commerce and who do you want to buy it from? …
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