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Facebook is launching a ‘Facebook Shop’ tab within its main app alongside a range of other ecommerce features as it continues to transform itself into a retail destination.

Facebook launches ‘Shop’ tab, live shopping instant messaging functionality in latest retail push

August 26, 2020

Facebook is launching a ‘Facebook Shop’ tab within its main app alongside a range of other ecommerce features as it continues to transform itself into a retail destination. Facebook Shop…

Morrisons full range will now be sold on Amazon | more from Instagram, Tesco, Ocado and Adobe (August 19)

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August 19, 2020

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You can read each story in full below: Morrisons full range will now be sold on Amazon with same-day delivery Ocado accidentally replaces Waitrose items with M&S’ weeks ahead of…

Instagram is set to launch a new QR code feature enabling customers to connect with their favourite retailers instantly.

Instagram rolls out QR code feature allowing shoppers to instantly link with favourite retailers’ profiles

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August 19, 2020

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Instagram is set to launch a new QR code feature enabling customers to connect with their favourite retailers instantly. Retailers will now be able to print out their own QR…

TikTok has allegedly chosen software maker Oracle as its “technology partner”, putting an end to Microsoft’s bid for the social media giant.

TikTok to be banned in US allowing rivals to plunder retail ad spend

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August 7, 2020

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TikTok is set to be banned in the US creating a massive opportunity for rivals to plunder its runaway retail advertising revenues. TikTok has fast become the go-to platform for…

Google is launching a new experimental interactive video shopping platform Shoploop which can introduce shoppers to new products in under 90 seconds.

Google launches experimental video shopping platform Shoploop

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July 17, 2020

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Google is launching a new experimental interactive video shopping platform Shoploop which can introduce shoppers to new products in under 90 seconds. Shoploop is designed to combine entertainment and shopping…

Instagram has launched its new Instagram Shop feature allowing users to purchase items from inside Explore for the first time.

Instagram launches ‘Instagram Shop’ platform amid continued push into retail

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July 17, 2020

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Instagram has launched its new Instagram Shop feature allowing users to purchase items from inside Explore for the first time. In the social media platforms latest push to establish itself…

Superdrug is taking a stand against cyberbullying with its new #BeKind campaign after seeing a spike in “unacceptable and negative” comments on its social media platforms.

Superdrug will begin actively responding to social media trolls telling them they “won’t tolerate cyber bullying”

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July 10, 2020

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Superdrug is taking a stand against cyberbullying with its new #BeKind campaign after seeing a spike in “unacceptable and negative” comments on its social media platforms. The beauty and makeup…

Ikea, Walmart and Peloton have become the latest major brands to pull their Facebook advertising spend but have all chosen to not announce it publicly.

Ralph Lauren quietly pulls Facebook advertising as #StopHateForProfit boycott fails to turn Zuckerberg

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July 8, 2020

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Ralph Lauren and Carolina Herrera have quietly stopped advertising on Facebook as the widespread boycott continues to gather pace. Luxury giant Ralph Lauren pulled advertising on Facebook and Instagram last…

Instagram has partnered with Time Out to host a two-day virtual live-streamed festival designed to support small independent retailers.

Instagram launches live-streamed festival to support small retailers during “tough times”

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July 7, 2020

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Instagram has partnered with Time Out to host a two-day virtual live-streamed festival designed to support small independent retailers. The virtual festival, running from July 9 through July 10, will…

President Trump has vowed not to extend social media giant TikTok’s sell-by date of September 15.

TikTok launches ‘TikTok For Business’ in direct challenge to Instagram and Snapchat

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June 25, 2020

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TikTok has officially launched ‘TikTok For Business’ offering brands and retailers a myriad of marketing tools in a major challenge to Snapchat and Instagram. TikTok for Business is a new…

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London Fashion Week: How IBM is supporting the British Fashion Council and the ‘Next-Generation’ of Retail

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IBM is supporting the BFC by optimising the digital London Fashion Week experience, enabling designers to showcase their stories through multimedia content and ensuring an engaging user experience for the global fashion audience.

We are currently living in an altered world. COVID-19 has shown the fragility of businesses across all industries, but particularly in the fashion and retail sector. Whilst many companies had…

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