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YouTube is testing an automated product detection system which will provide viewers with a shoppable list of items alongside videos.

YouTube testing automatic product detection system in latest retail push

March 24, 2021

YouTube is testing an automated product detection system which will provide viewers with a shoppable list of items alongside videos. As part of its ongoing experiments to encourage shopping on…

Hugo Boss has launched a new music platform to promote emerging artists through exclusive live performances and interviews.

Hugo Boss launches ‘Louder’ music platform

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March 17, 2021

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Hugo Boss has launched a new music platform to promote emerging artists through exclusive live performances and interviews. ‘Hugo Louder’ is the luxury fashion brand’s new monthly series which aims…

Amazon Music will now sell artist merch directly in-app

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March 11, 2021

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Amazon Music will now list merchandise directly alongside artists’ songs, albums, live streams and music videos turning the streaming app into a shopping platform. Amazon has announced the integration of…

Home entertainment spending hit records highs of £9.3 billion last year as coronavirus drove the industry’s eighth consecutive year of growth.

Entertainment retail sales hit record £9.3bn in 2020 thanks to lockdown binges

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March 5, 2021

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Home entertainment spending hit records highs of £9.3 billion last year as coronavirus drove the industry’s eighth consecutive year of growth. According to the latest data from the Entertainment Retailers…

Urban Outfitters has reported a 25 per cent rise in sales thanks to the introduction of virtual customer experiences through its platform.

Urban Outfitters sees 25% sales rise thanks to virtual appointment tech

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February 25, 2021

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Urban Outfitters has reported a 25 per cent rise in sales thanks to the introduction of virtual customer experiences through its platform. The fashion retailer introduced virtual, email and socially…

Tesco and Jamie Oliver have launched an online training scheme to train hundreds of community cooks working across the UK’s food banks and charity kitchens.

Tesco and Jamie Oliver to train hundreds of community cooks online

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February 24, 2021

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Tesco and Jamie Oliver have launched an online training scheme to train hundreds of community cooks working across the UK’s food banks and charity kitchens. Oliver will virtually train 300…

“Shoppertainment” is set to be the major shopping trend across the UK and Europe according to Alibaba which pioneered the cutting-edge concept.

‘Shoppertainment’ to be next big shopping trend in Europe

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February 23, 2021

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“Shoppertainment” is set to be the major shopping trend across the UK and Europe according to Alibaba which pioneered the cutting-edge concept. Shoppertainment, a new model which has exploded across…

Covent Garden is launching a host of new digital experiences from its retailers including everything from beauty consultations to downloadable recipes and spin classes.

Covent Garden retailers Burberry, Tom Ford and Deciem launch a roster of digital experiences to recoup lockdown losses

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January 26, 2021

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Covent Garden is launching a host of new digital experiences from its retailers including everything from beauty consultations to downloadable recipes and spin classes. Burberry and BA&SH are offering virtual…

Ted Baker has partnered with Hero to launch virtual shopping across its store estate, allowing customers to message and videocall store staff.

Ted Baker launches “virtual shopping” with new Hero partnership

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November 19, 2020

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Ted Baker has partnered with Hero to launch virtual shopping across its store estate, allowing customers to message and video call store staff. Online shoppers will now be able to…

Santa’s Grotto will go online this year as retail outlets across the country are forced to cancel traditional Christmas events.

Santa’s Grotto to go virtual this year as retailers cancel Christmas events

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November 5, 2020

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Santa’s Grotto will go online this year as retail outlets across the country are forced to cancel traditional Christmas events. Families across the UK are reportedly flocking to book virtual…

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YouTube testing automatic product detection system in latest retail push

Hugo Boss launches ‘Louder’ music platform

Amazon Music will now sell artist merch directly in-app

Entertainment retail sales hit record £9.3bn in 2020 thanks to lockdown binges

Urban Outfitters sees 25% sales rise thanks to virtual appointment tech

Tesco and Jamie Oliver to train hundreds of community cooks online

‘Shoppertainment’ to be next big shopping trend in Europe

Covent Garden retailers Burberry, Tom Ford and Deciem launch a roster of digital experiences to recoup lockdown losses

Ted Baker launches “virtual shopping” with new Hero partnership

Santa’s Grotto to go virtual this year as retailers cancel Christmas events

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