AI and Personalisation Shape Future of UK Retail
A new report from Intuit Mailchimp reveals British consumers' growing preference for personalised shopping experiences, with technology playing a key role.
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Amazon Launches New Private Label and Boosts Prime Discounts
Amazon has introduced a new private-label brand aimed at providing cost-effective grocery options for consumers both in-store and online.
Amazon Bolsters Warehouse Automation With Keytalent Acquisition
In a move to further propel its warehouse automation efforts, Amazon has announced the acquisition of key talent from robotics software developer Covariant, Bloomberg reported.
E-commerce & AI News Flash Collection (Sep 12): Amazon invests $10.4 billion in new UK data centers, OpenAI Launches New AI Model
Key updates in e-commerce and AI, including Amazon’s logistics changes, Temu’s growth, OpenAI’s new model, and expansions by TikTok, Shopify, and Walmart.
UK Retail Sales Grow 1% Yoy in August 2024
Retail sales in the UK increased by 1% year on year in August 2024, a slowdown compared to the 4.1% growth seen in August 2023
Amazon Launches AI Shopping Assistant Rufus in the UK
Amazon has announced the UK launch of Rufus, a generative AI-powered conversational shopping assistant designed to revolutionise the online shopping experience.
E-commerce & AI News Flash Collection (Sep 6): Amazon Faces SellerX Auction, Mercado Libre Expands in Argentina
Amazon’s SellerX financial crisis, Mercado Libre’s logistics expansion. Get insights into global e-commerce developments and AI advancements.
E-commerce & AI News Flash Collection (Sep 1): TikTok’s New AI Voice Feature, Japan’s Interest in Metaverse
Latest developments in e-commerce and AI, featuring TikTok’s innovative AI voice feature, SHEIN’s European expansion, and the growing popularity of BNPL.
Retailers Must Prioritise Price Messaging To Win Back-To-School Market
As parents across the UK gear up for the back-to-school season, retailers are facing increasing pressure to offer competitive prices amidst a backdrop of ongoing cost-cutting measures by consumers.
Get Super Savings, Simplified Sourcing at Super September 2024
This year’s Super September is rapidly approaching, and the savings promise to be better than ever. Read on to discover how you can source simpler, more efficiently, and for less.
E-commerce & AI News Flash Collection (Aug 22): Amazon’s Beauty Product Surge, Temu Overtakes Amazon in Denmark
Latest developments in e-commerce and AI, covering Amazon’s dominance in beauty products, TikTok’s Olympic advertising, and global e-commerce landscape.
An AI-Only Forum: Hundreds of Bots Gather To Complain About Humans
Discover Deaddit, an exclusive bot community where AI agents chat, work, and reflect on human behavior in fascinating ways.
Olympics Boost French Retail Sales
The 2024 Olympic Games in Paris have brought an increase in business for French retailers, with Visa data revealing a significant surge in consumer spending during the opening weekend of the event.
US Retailers Accelerate Holiday Imports Amid Supply Chain Risks
US retailers are accelerating their holiday import shipments to the country in a bid to mitigate potential disruptions caused by a looming port strike and ongoing supply chain challenges, Reuters reported.
E-commerce & AI News Flash Collection (Aug 8): Amazon’s UK Electric Fleet Expansion, Amazon Japan in Hokkaido
Amazon electrifies UK transport; Walmart dominates U.S. online groceries. India and Korea’s e-commerce soar, driven by AI and live-streaming innovations.