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Discounting strategies by fashion retailers will stimulate sales, “drive brand discovery among shoppers, grow ambient sales and increase long-term loyalty,” according to a new report by artificial intelligence software specialist…

81% of online retailers increase AI budget to boost holiday sales, report reveals

Artificial Intelligence

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November 2, 2021

Online retailers in the UK are increasing their investments in artificial intelligence systems, according to the 2021 ecommerce outlook report. In the run up to Christmas, retailers are turning to…

Pandora’s disappointing in-store sales dampen outlook upgrade

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November 2, 2021

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Shares in Pandora have fallen sharply after weak in-store sales growth in the third quarter, despite the retailer lifting its full year outlook, citing strong US sales. The Danish jewellery…

Retailers have called on the government to allow workers back to the office amid growing fears that they could struggle without the added footfall.

Brits to spend less this Christmas amid rising sales scepticism, report reveals

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October 27, 2021

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British shoppers are planning to spend less this Christmas due to sales scepticism, according to a new report by Ve Global. The research surveyed over 2,000 consumers, with 42 per…

Shopify has launched a new international selling platform dubbed ‘Shopify Markets’, designed to help boost British retailers’ overseas sales capabilities.

Shopify launches ‘Markets’ platform to help UK merchants become “key players in international commerce”

Marketplaces

September 14, 2021

Shopify has launched a new international selling platform dubbed ‘Shopify Markets’, designed to help boost British retailers’ overseas sales capabilities. Shopify Markets, which is being rolled out from today, will…

Ocado saw retail sales drop by over 10 per cent during the last four months as its capacity was once again impacted by a fire at one of its facilities.

Ocado sales drop 10.6% as warehouse fire and HGV driver crisis impact margins

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September 14, 2021

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Ocado saw retail sales drop by over 10 per cent during the last four months as its capacity was once again impacted by a fire at one of its facilities.…

Online sales were the “one saving grace to retailers” last month as retail sales fell sharply taking analysts by surprise.

Ecommerce was “one saving grace” for UK retailers last month amid surprise drop in sales

Ecommerce Industry

August 20, 2021

Online sales were the “one saving grace to retailers” last month as retail sales fell sharply taking analysts by surprise. According to the latest figures from the Office for National…

Etsy has seen shares plummet 14 per cent despite beating analyst estimates over its second quarter as investors fear the pandemic driven online boom is coming to an end.

Etsy shares plummet 14% despite beating estimates as it becomes latest to warn of ecommerce slowdown

Marketplaces

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August 5, 2021

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Etsy has seen shares plummet 14 per cent despite beating analyst estimates over its second quarter as investors fear the pandemic driven online boom is coming to an end. The…

Asos’ shares have divebombed by around 15 per cent despite the fashion retailer reporting a sales rise of 31 per cent.

Asos shares dive 15% to lowest level this year despite sales increase

Ecommerce

July 15, 2021