Half of shoppers believe rise in fast fashion has been caused by social media...
More than half of shoppers believe social media influencers are behind the rise in fast fashion, research conducted by the Fashion Retail Academy has...
Social commerce enters a new era but are retailers ready for scale?
The launch of Instagram’s “Checkout” feature in March heralded a watershed moment for eCommerce and the entire retail world, but are retailers ready to...
Five top terms tweeted in retail technology
From e-commerce to customer experience, GlobalData identifies some of the top tweeted terms trending in retail industry discussions happening on Twitter by key individuals...
Klarna launches experiential consumer activation in Manchester
Klarna, the global banking, payments and shopping service, is launching an experiential activation in the heart of Manchester to raise awareness amongst consumers and...
2019 holiday checklist: Inspire shoppers with gift-giving ideas
Whether they’re shopping for themselves or for others, 48 percent of today's shoppers say they're open to buying from new retailers during the holiday...
Lightspeed Announces Direct Selling and Advertising on TikTok via Ecwid
Lightspeed Commerce Inc. has announced that Lightspeed eCommerce merchants using the recently acquired Ecwid integration can sell to consumers directly through TikTok.
“Lightspeed acquired Ecwid in...
Facebook and Twitter ‘failing to tackle fake review factories’
Facebook and Twitter have been accused of failing to tackle an online industry of fake product reviews, with new research uncovering schemes on the...
Retail spending bounces in December
UK retailers posted strong sales last month as shoppers splashed out on bumper Christmas celebrations despite the surge in Covid-19 cases, according to new...
Forever 21 enters metaverse with Roblox store
The brand is partnering with metaverse creation company Virtual Brand Group to build a fashion retail experience on Roblox. Called “Forever 21 Shop City,”...
Is the clock ticking on the Christmas ad as we know it?
Say what you will about modern retail brands, but you can’t accuse them of not putting enough effort into the festive season. The Christmas...
