WMS technology provider SnapFulfil is taking its North America business to the next level with the appointment of experienced transformational leader, Rich Pirrotta, as CEO.
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The Japanese collectibles craze: how optimised ecommerce platforms are meeting global demand
Aug 17, 2021
Sam Ranieri, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Reach
The insatiable global demand for Japanese collectibles, such as anime figurines and pop culture items, is a goldmine for retailers in this space.
D2C cross-border ecommerce growth led by Millennial spend, as pandemic prompts over half (52%) to buy direct from international online brands
Aug 17, 2021
The rise in international direct-to-consumer (D2C) purchases over the past six months has been led by Millennial demographics, with reduced access to stores during the pandemic prompting over half (52%) of 25-34 year olds to buy direct from international online brands, the latest data from eShopWorld (ESW) reveals.
UK online sales will settle at £12.8bn, as e-commerce’s 25% market share becomes the ‘new normal’: ParcelHero
Aug 17, 2021
As shoppers return to the High Street, online sales have fallen for four months in a row, with Amazon and Etsy reporting a marked slowdown in growth. However, the e-commerce firm ParcelHero predicts online will level out at a quarter of all retail sales.
InPost acceleration continues in UK as it hits 2,000 automated parcel machines
Aug 17, 2021
InPost, the out-of-home and eCommerce delivery company, has deployed its 2,000th Automated Parcel Machine - or locker unit - in the UK, as it further revolutionises the UK eCommerce shopping experience.
Gift cards key in reactivating the high street post-Covid
Aug 17, 2021
With retail and hospitality venues having finally reopened their doors to the public, new Gift Card and Voucher Association (GCVA) research has found that gift cards are a key driver in encouraging shoppers back to the high streets.
Six essential things you need to do to grow and retain your email database
Aug 17, 2021
By Phill Manson, Director, PAASE Digital.
Email marketing is an essential tool for e-commerce businesses. Despite its reputation as an outdated marketing tool, it’s a channel that could successfully increase your revenue by 1,662%.
Online retail sales drop eases in July
Aug 17, 2021
After recording the steepest drops in the history of the Index for two months in a row, the fall in online retail sales appears to be slowing – down just -9.6% Year-on-Year (YoY) in July. That is according to the latest IMRG Capgemini Online Retail Index, which tracks the online sales performance of over 200 retailers.
Checkmarx acquires software supply chain security provider, Dustico
Aug 17, 2021
Checkmarx, the global provider of developer-centric application security testing (AST) solutions, has acquired Dustico, a SaaS-based solution that detects malicious attacks and backdoors in open source software supply chains.
Woodland Group opens new e-commerce facility in Colchester
Aug 17, 2021
Thanks to the continued growth of Woodland Group’s Warehouse and Fulfilment business, the global supply chain company has opened a new 45,000 sq ft facility in Marks Tey, Colchester. The new warehouse has been designed to expand capacity by 5,000 pallets, has over 4,000 pick faces dedicated to e-commerce and boasts some of their latest carbon-conscious warehousing initiatives.
