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In pictures: Harrods opens Westfield outlet

British department store Harrods has opened the doors of its new concept store at Westfield London. Announced in May, Harrods Outlet aims to help the company sell inventory built up during lockdown and take pressure off its store in Knightsbridge by providing additional space for shoppers who will need to abide by new social distancing measures....

14 hours ago

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Post-Covid: Consumers prioritize engagement, functionality and enriched experiences

The fragility of a consumer’s purchasing journey is revealed post-Covid-19, with nearly four in ten UK shoppers abandoning a purchase at least once a week. That’s according to new research commissioned by payment provider Klarna and e-commerce platform BigCommerce, who called on retailers to prioritize shoppers’ needs for the sake of their...

6 Jul 2020

Retail ANALYSIS

Target Australia increases its offer through the Catch e-commerce platform

New York - Wesfarmers, the owners of the Australian division of US department store operator Target, has decided to accelerate the integration of its online retail brands and offline. One year after acquiring Catch for 230 million dollars, Wesfarmers has taken a further step toward full integration of the e-commerce site into its department...

6 Jul 2020

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60 percent of British consumers to avoid high street over the next month

With the loosening of Covid-19 lockdown measures in the UK, shops reopened and consumers were able to shop in-store again. However, British customers still remain wary about purchasing items in physical stores and online shopping is the current preferable option. That’s according to research commissioned by e-commerce platform ChannelAdvisor and...

3 Jul 2020

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Covid-19 to have long-term effect on shift from retail to e-tail

As the UK reopens and consumers can once again visit physical stores, new research suggests that the lockdown will have long-term effects on the way we shop. In fact, an estimated 17.2 million British consumers plan to make permanent changes to the way they shop, according to a new report by global professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal...

2 Jul 2020

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Businesses within local lockdowns can re-furlough staff, government says

Businesses in areas where local lockdowns are enforced will be able to put staff back on the furlough scheme if they were previously on it, the government has said. It comes after Leicester became the first city in the UK to enforce a local lockdown and close all non-essential stores following a spike in Covid-19 cases. The city’s stricter...

1 Jul 2020

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Klarna launches ‘shop now, pay later’ service in Spain

Swedish payment provider and bank Klarna, well-known for its ‘shop now, pay later’ service, has announced that it has successfully launched in Spain by introducing ‘Pay in 3’. The ‘Pay in 3’ option will enable shoppers to split their purchases into three, interest-free equal payments that will be charged every 30 days. The company will...

1 Jul 2020

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Veja opens store in former military barracks in Bordeaux

French footwear brand Veja has opened its latest store in a former military barracks in Bordeaux. The barracks, called Darwin, have been transformed into a hybrid space bringing together 50 associations and 200 companies. Veja x Darwin will act as the brands “store of the future”, where it will showcase never launched prototypes, sneakers with...

30 Jun 2020

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Doddle survey indicates the importance of retailers’ returns experience

In their e-commerce experience, consumers consider returns as equally significant as delivery and payment and many feel that retailers’ returns process for previously purchased items could be improved. That’s according to a survey commissioned by international e-commerce solution provider Doodle. In May 2020, the company conducted a survey,...

30 Jun 2020

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Shopping after lockdown - will restrictions take the fun out of it?

The Covid-19 pandemic left shopping malls and streets completely deserted. Instead of manoeuvring several bags through oncoming pedestrians, items were conveniently placed into a digital shopping cart and ordered at home. Meanwhile, shops are open again, but the coronavirus is still in circulation and protective measures against the spread of...

30 Jun 2020

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H&M opens online store on South Korean platform SSG.com

H&M has opened an online store on SSG.com, a South Korean online shopping platform owned by department store franchise Shinsegae Group. The store will feature a range of H&M’s womenswear, menswear, and kidswear as well as products from H&M Home. The Swedish retail giant first opened a store in South Korea back in 2010 before launching its...

30 Jun 2020

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Kenzo unveils first boutique designed by Felipe Oliveira Baptista

Kenzo has opened its inaugural US flagship in New York City, marking the first Kenzo boutique in the world designed by creative director Felipe Oliveira Baptista. Located in Soho at the corner of Grand and Mercer streets, the new “dynamic concept” from Baptista embraces the historic cast-iron façade building emblematic of the downtown...

30 Jun 2020