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Meta trials promotional ads for ecommerce | Retail
Meta has announced that it is testing an ad update for Facebook aimed at making it easier for shoppers to discover, manage and apply digital promotions from businesses to their purchases. -
Amazon announces anti-counterfeiting exchange to help eliminate counterfeits across the retail industry | Retail
Amazon has announced the Anti-Counterfeiting Exchange (ACX), an industry collaboration designed to make it safer to shop online and more difficult for counterfeiters to move among different stores to attempt to sell their counterfeit goods. -
Samsung opens online store targeting B2B customers in Germany | Retail
Samsung Electronics has announced the opening of a new online store for its B2B customers in Germany. The new store will be added to expand to 30 countries worldwide. -
Internet disruptions cost e-commerce retailers millions annually, study | Retail
The survey, conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Catchpoint, shows that nearly 40% of all respondents suffer customer-impacting disruptions, which cost up to $1 million per month. -
Consumers are turning to retailers' mobile apps to score personalized offers and deals, survey | Retail
Mobile app experience company Airship has released new global consumer research at Shoptalk to shed light on consumer behaviors and preferences for mobile apps from retailers.
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Wish launches global brand campaign to support rebrand effort
ContextLogic Inc., one of the world’s largest mobile ecommerce platforms, has announced the launch of its global integrated brand campaign, ‘You Wish.’ The multi-channel, multi-market campaign brings to life the experience of shopping on Wish - where the emphasis is on discovery, fun and bargains.
Deliveroo to shut down Dutch operation
Deliveroo has announced it will shut down its Dutch operation at the end of November 2022. The UK-based company states that it always strives to operate in markets where there is a clear path to being a leader.
AliExpress changes conditions after ACM, European Commission intervention
AliExpress, the Chinese e-commerce platform, has adjusted its conditions after intervention by the Netherlands Authority for Consumers & Markets (ACM) and the European Commission.
B2B eCommerce marketplace Virto Commerce announces further expansion to the UK and Ireland
Virto Commerce, a provider of B2B digital commerce solutions, announced further expansion to the UK and Ireland. The move comes after the increased demand for cutting-edge eCommerce technology.
Shekel supplies smart refrigerators to Belgian retailer Colruyt
Shekel, along with U.S. based Parlevel Systems, supplied dozens of smart refrigerators to the Colruyt retail group operating in Belgium, Luxembourg and France. The transaction is estimated at 1M NIS.
Kohl’s expands advertising opportunities with Kohl’s Media Network
The retail media network harnesses Kohl’s omnichannel presence, knowledge of its customer base, and 60-year history in retail to connect brands with their intended audiences and provide valuable business insights that demonstrate measurable results.
CommerceIQ launches global retail ecommerce management platform with e.fundamentals Acquisition
CommerceIQ, the Retail Ecommerce Management Platform, has acquired e.fundamentals, a digital shelf analytics (DSA) provider headquartered in the UK.
Deutsche Bank develops its own buy now, pay later solution for e-commerce and digital marketplaces
Deutsche Bank is developing its own BNPL (buy now, pay later) solution for invoice and instalment purchases in a collaboration with Vienna-based fintech Credi2.
[eMarketer] Pinterest revs up social commerce with new shopping features for retailers
With more than 440 million monthly active users, Pinterest has developed into a site where consumers fall in love with goods and companies they had no idea existed.
Google Cloud announces new partnership with global fashion retailer H&M Group
The alliance will see the Swedish multinational leverage Google Cloud's extensive data analytics capabilities and secure, sustainable global infrastructure to further enhance its customer experience and supply chain enablement.
[eMarketer] Retailers bet on dedicated sales days to revitalize consumer demand
As ecommerce sales begin to soften, retailers in the US and China are leaning on shopping events to spur consumer spending.
Amazon Fashion Introduces new ways of shopping with virtual try-on for shoes
Customers using the Amazon shopping app on iOS can use Virtual Try-On for Shoes to visualize thousands of sneaker styles from brands including New Balance, adidas, Reebok, Puma, Superga, Lacoste, Asics, and Saucony.
MINISO opens new store in Naples, Italy, further strengthening its presence in European markets
Lifestyle retailer MINISO announced it has unveiled its latest store in Naples, Italy. This marks the third store that MINISO has opened in the country in less than a month, following the successful opening of two others in April.
IKEA launches smart products and home apps
IKEA has continued its journey to enable an even smarter home for the many people. In October, a Matter ready hub for smart products called DIRIGERA will be launched together with a new IKEA Home smart app.
[eMarketer] The luxury retail market shows no signs of fading
US consumer spending on luxury retail shows no sign of slowing, even as inflation and price increases cause many shoppers to trade down and cut back on discretionary purchases.
Gaming Innovation Group signs head of terms agreement with UK tier 1 retail casino operator
Gaming Innovation Group (GiG), has signed a head of terms agreement with a Tier 1 retail operator in the UK for the provision of its turnkey managed service solutions.
GPC announces automotive acquisition in Europe, expanding presence into Spain and Portugal markets
Genuine Parts Company (GPC), announced an acquisition for its European Automotive business. Alliance Automotive Group (AAG), the Company's wholly-owned automotive distribution company based in London, U.K., acquired Lausan.
Integrated Media Technology announces distribution agreement on Halal products for European markets
Integrated Media Technology (IMT), announced that World Integrated Supply Ecosystem (WISE), entered into a distribution agreement with KMF Malaysiawe, to sell and distribute Halal products in France, Germany and the UK.
Sonepar partners with Mirakl to develop B2B electrical equipment distribution marketplace in France
Sonepar, an independent family-owned company with global market leadership in B2B distribution of electrical products, solutions and related services, is pursuing its omnichannel strategy and has entered into a partnership with Mirakl.
[quantilope Research] Rising inflation creates barrier for more sustainable food shopping in UK and Germany
Nearly three quarters of British and German consumers strongly agree that protecting the environment is one of the most important issues of our times and, as a result, want to shop more sustainably.