Wunderkind, formerly BounceX, the performance marketing channel that delivers one-to-one messages at scale, has acquired SmarterHQ, the advanced segmentation and orchestration engine for enterprise eCommerce.
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RSS2020 has seen an irreversible change in consumer behaviour; now is the time to adapt, says Conversity
Nov 24, 2020
2020 has been an exceptional year for the retail sector, with all businesses having to rapidly adapt in some way or another. Such a time of upheaval has led to a permanent, irreversible change in consumer behaviour as shoppers embrace the convenience and security of e-commerce more readily. This is according to retail technology expert Conversity, which has released its predictions for the sector for 2021.
Online sales boomed over 60% in October to lead the retail fightback
Nov 23, 2020
October’s retail sales estimates, released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), reveal sales volumes soared by 5.8% YOY, up 1.2% from September’s results.
Leader at major UK logistics provider warns supply chain resilience critical to Christmas cheer this festive period
Nov 18, 2020
An executive at one of the UK’s largest multi-modal logistics platforms has warned that a surge in online demand for goods this Christmas as a result of the pandemic will test supply chains to the limit in the lead up to the festive period.
Central England Co-op debuts its first-ever Christmas adverts to promote ‘Goodwill to All’ this festive season
Nov 18, 2020
Central England Co-op has created its first-ever Christmas adverts all based around putting community at the heart of this festive season.
TrueCommerce acquires B2BGateway
Nov 18, 2020
TrueCommerce, a global provider of trading partner connectivity and integration solutions, has acquired B2BGateway, a global provider of managed cloud service solutions for Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and API data connectivity to suppliers, manufacturers, and retailers.
Hundreds of millions of eCommerce parcels into the US set to be rejected unless higher data quality threshold is met from 1 January 2021
Nov 18, 2020
Several hundred million mail parcels destined for the US will be rejected when the requirement for a higher threshold of advance electronic data comes into force on 1 January 2021.
Tis the season for a customer database health check
Nov 18, 2020
By Barley Laing, UK Managing Director at Melissa.
With the festive ads of big retailers hitting our screens and Black Friday not far away, the busiest trading period of the year is getting into full swing.
Supply meets demand: New sourcing automation solution targets ocean freight procurement
Nov 17, 2020
Global provider of Intelligent Sourcing Automation, Keelvar, has launched its new AI-powered ocean freight sourcing automation solution.
Safety is too important to rely on ‘off the shelf’ products. When sourcing safety solutions, consultation is key
Nov 16, 2020
By David Thomas, General Manager, ZoneSafe - Proximity Warning & Alert Systems.
The boom in online retail in recent years has undoubtedly boosted warehouse and logistics operation in the UK while the circumstances of 2020 continue to fuel further growth within the industry as consumers steer clear of the high street; opting instead for online shopping and delivery.
