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GUEST COMMENT How ecommerce retailers can combat falling consumer spending
Sharelines GUEST COMMENT How ecommerce retailers can combat falling consumer spending Mark Elward (CMILT), chief commercial officer of Huboo Increasing energy prices, rising interest rates and a hugely volatile global oil and gas market are some of the factors currently driving an acute increase in the cost of living, impacting everything from the price of heating our homes to the weekly shop - the fundamental pillars of everyday life.
60% of global shoppers favour an Amazon Go-like experience, study finds
Some 77% of generation Z and X yearn for ease of shopping Sharelines 50% of global shoppers want an Amazon Go-like experience in-store More than a half (60%) of consumers globally are keen on having a "just walk out" shopping experience akin to Amazon Go, finds a new study. Some 77% of the surveyed Generation Z and X in particular say that they are "especially interested" in the frictionless service, according to Consumer Connectivity Insights 2018 survey, conducted by MuleSoft.
Co-op targets 50% online delivery growth to £300m this year through quick commerce expansion
Starship Technologies robots will now deliver online orders from the Co-op in Cambourne. Image courtesy of Co-op Sharelines Co-op targets 50% online delivery growth to £300m this year through quick commerce expansion The Co-op is now targeting £300m in online delivery sales this year – equivalent to 50% growth on last year – as it expands fast deliveries from local stores.
Made warns on sales and profits as volatile trading ‘more challenging’ than expected
Image courtesy of Made.com Sharelines Made warns on sales and profits as volatile trading ‘more challenging’ than expected Made today warned that full-year sales may be lower than last year, as trading remains volatile in an uncertain market, while it could report losses of up to £35m. The online furniture retailer says its sales in the first quarter of its financial year were 10% down on last year, but 64% ahead of the same period in pre-pandemic 2019.
Boohoo democratises metaverse with affordable, artist designed second collection of NFTs
NFTs for all: boohoo makes metaverse more female friendly and affordable Sharelines Fast fashion retailer boohoo is pushing to make the metaverse more female-friendly and affordable with a second range of NFT avatar outfits Fast fashion retailer boohoo is pushing to make the metaverse more female-friendly and affordable with a second range of NFT avatar outfits, this time created by four leading female NFT artists.
EDITORIAL boohoo, Burberry and buymie: ways retailers are rethinking engagement
Keeping consumers engaged is the name of the game Sharelines boohoo democratises the metaverse, Burberry leverages all the channels and Buymie shakes up online grocery – three examples if how retailers are having to rethink how they engage with their customers Boohoo is, like many retailers, making a foray into the metaverse to engage its consumer base.
EDITORIAL Imperfect goods, sustainable business and taxing retail
The world is changing and so is retail (Image: Fotolia) Sharelines eBay launches imperfect subsite as research shows that sustainability is good for business – but could taxing online retail be a step to far... and what exactly is online retail these days? eBay’s launch of Imperfects – its subsite that sells slightly defective fashion from brands like North Face, Timberland and Puma – shows just how far the sustainability revolution has come.
Why The Body Shop stands out in The Customer Dimension
Sharelines Why The Body Shop stands out in The Customer Dimension Download the Brand Index Report 2022 for further insight The Brand Index 2022 names the largest 500 brands that sell to customers in the 32 markets of the EU, EEA plus the UK and Switzerland. It is designed to help brands of all sizes assess their strategy against the best in the industry.
Experiential in-store shopping is this season’s must have according to 93% of European fashion retailers
Shoppers want more in-store tech when shopping for fashion (Image: Shutterstock) Sharelines Used to fast, convenient online experiences, fashion consumers are demanding efficient in-store shopping, seamless customer service and exciting real-world experiences – and retailers are responding, study shows Used to fast, convenient online experiences, fashion consumers are demanding efficient in-store shopping, seamless customer service and exciting real-world experiences.
Next shows how online sales are growing faster at Label, its third-party brand business, than at Next
Sharelines Next shows how online sales are growing faster at Label, its third-party brand business, than at Next Next today showed sales at its its third-party brand business Label growing faster than those at its own Next brand, as it reported its figures for the first quarter of its financial year.
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