Retail revolution

Generation Hashtag is reshaping the world, says GlobalData

Generation hashtag describes a demographic of people born between 1991 and 2005. This unique group covers younger members of the…

Wish funding round sees ecommerce giant hit $11bn valuation

Mobile shopping giant Wish has announced that it is now valued at $11.2bn after a successful Series H funding round.…

5G in retail: On-the-go revolution unlikely to happen, research finds

The impact of 5G in retail is often discussed in glowing terms, as experts predict the technology to drive a…

3D makeup printer takes beauty into the on-demand era

A 3D makeup printer launched today is harnessing technology to offer consumers an on-demand beauty experience. First unveiled as a…

SME WiFi to bring digital storefronts to bricks-and-mortar small businesses

An SME WiFi product suite announced today by Aruba, a subsidiary of Hewlett Packard Enterprise, is making it possible for…

Amazon delivery drone plans “clear proof that this technology is gaining momentum”

Amazon’s announcement that it will begin using drones to deliver to some customers in the US within a matter of…

A new age of retail: The rise of conversational commerce

The retail landscape is in a state of metamorphosis. Rising customer expectations and rapid technological innovations are propelling retailers into…

Gen Z marketing: walking the fine line between personalisation and privacy

It’s safe to say that marketing teams today are almost unrecognisable to teams a mere decade ago. Today’s marketers have…

Delivery drones won’t be a reality “anytime soon”: Ocado CTO

Delivery drones are often characterised as a key part of the future of online retail, but according to Paul Clarke,…

Louis Vuitton blockchain project “beginning of a new era” for luxury brands

The reported plans by Louis Vuitton owner LVMH to launch a major blockchain project will “set a new standard in…