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Omnicom Media Group partners with logistics app Glovo

Duncan MacRae — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 08:49:15 +0000

Omnicom Media Group (OMG), the media services division of Omnicom Group, has formed a strategic partnership with last-mile logistics app Glovo that will provide a wide range of benefits to Omnicom clients including elevated data insights, retail media benefits and first-look access to Glovo’s innovation roadmap. The announcement marks the first partnership between Glovo and... Read more »

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90% of Brits don’t know how companies use their data

Duncan MacRae — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 10:28:18 +0000

As Black Friday approaches on November 24, millions of Brits are gearing up for the annual shopping sales event of the year, eager to snag the best deals. However, amid the frenzy of discounts and promotions, Forbes Advisor, the price comparison and financial guidance platform, is reminding consumers to be vigilant about how companies handle their personal... Read more »

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itsu picks TMW Unlimited as new CRM agency

Duncan MacRae — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 08:46:25 +0000

itsu has appointed TMW Unlimited, part of UNLIMITED, as its new CRM partner – the first time the brand has appointed an external CRM creative agency. The company, which sells Asian-inspired, healthy food, recently reported record monthly revenues, 73% growth in year-on-year restaurant sales and a record number of restaurant openings. TMW Unlimited will begin... Read more »

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UK shoppers desire AI-driven retail experiences but are wary of its use

Duncan MacRae — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 10:14:36 +0000

Less than half (41%) of UK shoppers believe that AI is having a positive impact on their retail experiences. Despite this, more than two-thirds (70%) prefer brands that offer personalised recommendations – a common use case for AI in retail. These findings come from a new study by SAP Emarsys, which surveyed over 2,000 UK shoppers. The research suggests a... Read more »

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Burnley FC scores big in e-commerce with Visualsoft partnership

Duncan MacRae — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 15:22:58 +0000

English Premier League football club, Burnley FC, has partnered with Visualsoft, an e-ommerce provider, to enhance its online retail operations and transform the overall customer experience. Founded in 1882 and located in the north of England, the prestigious football club has a rich history and a passionate fan base, competing in the top-tier English football... Read more »

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Almost half of British shoppers unsubscribed from marketing emails

Duncan MacRae — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 08:51:56 +0000

Against a backdrop of economic uncertainty, inflation, rising customer acquisition costs and growing data regulations, Airship, the mobile app experience company, today at Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity announced a new global report, “The Mobile Consumer 2023.” The research helps brands better understand evolving consumer preferences, behaviours, and expectations in order to accelerate value creation. Based... Read more »

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Just 1% of consumers do not utilise subscription shopping services

Duncan MacRae — Tue, 16 May 2023 13:28:22 +0000

Despite cost of living pressures, 86% of UK shoppers have increased, or at least maintained, their spending on subscriptions over the last year, while 78% intend to ringfence or increase their subscription spending in the months ahead. Only 1% in the UK and across all markets surveyed now do not consider themselves to be subscribers... Read more »

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UK shoppers abandon retailers that charge for returns

Duncan MacRae — Thu, 30 Mar 2023 08:09:10 +0000

More than a quarter (26%) of Brits have switched from a brand they were once loyal to due to the introduction of paid returns, according to the latest research from SAP Emarsys. The study, released ahead of the Shoptalk retail tradeshow, reveals that 18% of UK consumers actively describe the introduction of returns charges as... Read more »

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Quarter of British consumers still prefer in-person shopping experience

Fin Strathern — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 12:56:22 +0000

A quarter of British consumers said they would be more likely to buy items they find challenging to buy online if they could ask questions and get advice in-person. The data comes from new research by ecommerce tech firm Ve Global and it also found the products consumers find most difficult to buy online. Clothing... Read more »

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A quarter of Brits start Christmas shopping in August

Duncan MacRae — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 14:32:02 +0000

A quarter (25%) of Brits that celebrate Christmas say they will have started thinking about Christmas shopping before the end of August. This is according to a report from eBay Ads UK which suggests that greater consumer confidence in the return of the traditional Christmas could prompt people to start shopping sooner and spend more... Read more »

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