Shorter Holiday Season Challenges Canadian Shoppers and Stores
This year’s holiday shopping season is one of the shortest in recent memory, with only 26 days separating Black Friday and Christmas Eve.
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Amazon Live and Talkshoplive Link Enhance Live Shopping
TalkShopLive has teamed up with influencer livestream Amazon Live to elevate the live shopping experience for their audiences.
Amazon Partners Asda for Store Pick-up and Returns Across UK
Amazon has partnered British supermarket company Asda to offer customers parcel pickup and label-free, box-free returns.
UK Retail Sales Volumes Fell 0.7% in October 2024
Retail sales volumes in the UK saw a decrease of 0.7% in October 2024, after an updated marginal increase of 0.1% in September.
US: Holiday Shopping Season Set To Break Records
The 2024 holiday season is projected to clock in $989bn in total spending and unprecedented shopper numbers during Thanksgiving weekend.
Amazon and Walmart Introduce Virtual and AI-Powered Shopping
Amazon and Walmart have introduced virtual and AI-powered shopping experiences to cater to customers’ needs during the holiday season.
Amazon.de and Knuspr Partner for E-Grocery Delivery in Germany
European e-grocery retailer Knuspr has teamed up with Amazon.de, the German business of e-commerce major Amazon, to offer e-grocery delivery services in Germany.
UK Retail Sales Growth Slows in October 2024
UK retail sales experienced a slight year-on-year (YoY) increase of 0.6% in October 2024, as reported by the British Retail Consortium (BRC).
New Categories Top Black Friday Shopping Lists
Brits are broadening Black Friday buys beyond clothes and electronics, with air travel and health gaining traction among younger shoppers.
UK: Easing Inflation Signals Positive Trends for Retail
As retailers implement strategic discounts and promotional offers, consumers can expect to find better deals, particularly during the festive season.
Amazon’s Q3 Earnings Rise Amid Strong AWS Growth
Amazon’s third-quarter results show a steady revenue increase of 11% compared to the previous year, with growth across all major segments.
UK Retail Sales Volumes Slip Back Slightly in October 2024
Retail sales volumes in the UK experienced a 6% decline in October 2024, following 4% growth in September, as reported by the CBI.
BNPL Regulation on the Horizon: What It Means for Retail
To tackle concerns over consumer debt and financial wellbeing, the government has opened a public consultation on BNPL regulation.
Amazon Unveils Innovations in Delivery, Robotics and Sustainability
Retail giant Amazon has recently announced a series of advancements across delivery, robotics, AI and sustainability.
Amazon To Deploy AI Package Retrieval Tech on 1,000 Electric Vans
Amazon is set to deploy a new AI-powered solution, Vision-Assisted Package Retrieval (VAPR), on 1,000 electric delivery vans by early 2025