Gorillas in need of ‘reality check,’ according to food consultant
// Rapid grocery delivery firm Gorillas in need of a ‘reality check,’ and is living in a reality bubble, according to Geeky Foody founder Viv...
Amazon records first loss since 2015 as costs rise and sales slow
Amazon recorded its slowest-ever revenue growth in the first quarter and its first loss since 2015 amid a drop in online retail sales and heavy costs.
Nike’s direct-to-consumer model ‘isn’t what it’s cracked up to be’
// Nike is starting to feel the limitations of its new direct-to-consumer (DTC) model, with analysts claiming that “DTC isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.”
// The...
Shopify to acquire ecommerce startup Deliverr to fix fulfilment issues
// Shopify is on the verge of acquiring ecommerce startup Deliverr within the next two weeks, according to a report by Business Insider.
// Similarly to Shopify’s...
WHSmith closes Funky Pigeon site and suspends orders after cyber attack
WHSmith has revealed that its greetings card subsidiary Funky Pigeon was victim to a cyber security incident last week.
Elon Musk offers to purchase Twitter
// Elon Musk has made an offer to purchase social media site Twitter, days after he became the largest shareholder in the company.
// The...
You can now pay with an implant in your hand
// A 37-year-old from the Netherlands has implanted a microchip in his hand that allows him to pay for items in shops and restaurants.
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Should retailers look to launch their own marketplaces?
Marketplaces are the fastest growing part of retail and businesses such as Superdrug and B&Q are jumping in and launching their own versions. Should more retailers follow suit?
JD.com founder steps down amid Big Tech crackdown
// JD.com’s billionaire founder Richard Liu has resigned from his role as company CEO as the screw tightens on the Chinese tech sector.
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In pictures: Selfridges pop-up reimagines the future of shopping
We take a look at Selfridges' newley launched an experimental pop-up store at its called Supermarket, featuring 3D printing robots.
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How improving product pages helps brands thrive on Amazon
How do brands win on Amazon through improved product pages?
Salsify's recent report "The Content Advantage: How Improvements to the Product Page Help Brands Succeed...
