Posts by Ava Szajna-Hopgood

Delivery / Supply Chain, Ecommerce

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Tech startup Magway this week launched a crowdfunding campaign to develop its underground pipe delivery technology. With the surge in online shopping and delivery rates, Magway’s sustainable transport solution aims…

Alibaba Group’s impending initial public offering is shrinking cash levels in Hong Kong.

Alibaba IPO shrinks cash pool in Hong Kong

November 15, 2019

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Alibaba Group’s impending initial public offering is shrinking cash levels in Hong Kong. The city has spent the past months contending with political protests, with Alibaba’s proposed $13.4 billion (£10.5…

New report finds brands spending 44% more on sponsored Instagram posts since 2018

November 15, 2019

Advertising, Apps / Mobile, Ecommerce

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Social media influencers have seen a huge rise in the prices they can charge for sponsored brand posts on Instagram. New research from marketing firm Izea found the average price…

Farfetch shares rise 15% after tumultuous week of results

November 15, 2019

Ecommerce

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Luxury e-commerce retailer Farfetch saw shares rise 15 per cent during extended trading on Thursday, after its third quarter results quelled investor concerns. Shares in the luxury fashion platform were…

Shop Direct announces University of Liverpool partnership developing next generation of tech talent

November 8, 2019

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Shop Direct has unveiled a new partnership with the University of Liverpool. The multi-brand online retailer, which is based in Speke, Liverpool, has become an employability partner with the university.…

Facebook launches WhatsApp e-commerce catalogue feature

November 8, 2019

Apps / Mobile, Companies, Ecommerce, Payment

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Facebook Inc. launched a catalogue feature for its WhatsApp messaging app on Thursday, as it looks to establish the service’s e-commerce tools. After acquiring the app for $19 billion in…

John Lewis delivery trucks will switch to cow manure by 2021

November 8, 2019

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John Lewis has announced it will be switching its delivery truck fuel to cow manure by 2021. In a bid to reduce its reliance on polluting diesel fuel and switch…

Retailers vie for extended Black Friday sales boom

November 8, 2019

Companies, Ecommerce, Industry

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Boots has joined Amazon in launching early Black Friday sales, as UK retailers look to cash-in on the US trend for extending the promotional sales period. While Black Friday will…

Pinterest shares drop 19% after disappointing Q3

November 1, 2019

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Pinterest saw its shares fall 19 per cent on Thursday after its third quarter revenue came in lower than Wall Street estimates. The online scrapbook platform reported lower-than-expected average revenue…

Amazon begins Black Friday Countdown with month of deals

November 1, 2019

Companies, Ecommerce

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