Rithum (Previously ChannelAdvisor and CommerceHub) has been appointed by UK home improvement retailer, B&Q, to support the retailer’s marketplace expansion by drastically reducing the time it takes for brands to be onboarded to the B&Q website. Rithum’s collaboration with B&Q will offer a more efficient and user-friendly experience for sellers on B&Q’s marketplace, and halve the time taken to onboard new sellers. It opens up new opportunities for home and DIY sellers seeking to expand their reach across diverse sales channels. This partnership should supercharge the adoption of ..read more

Comedian and broadcaster Katherine Ryan will be hosting eBay’s first ever eBay Live in the UK alongside eBay’s Pre-Loved Style Director Amy Bannerman.  Tune in to eBay Live UK on Wednesday 1st May! Launching at 8pm on Wednesday the May 1st 2024, the interactive livestream shopping experience includes a range of fits from Katherine Ryan’s very own wardrobe. Fashion fans will be able to get their hands on iconic looks seen on stage at her comedy shows, on the red carpet and even on her hit show The Duchess, in real time, with all funds raised donated to the Women’s Health Information & ..read more

The US Senate has passed a Bill to force Bytedance to either sell the Chinese stake in TikTok or face a ban in America. President Biden has already said he will sign the Bill the minute it hits his desk. What’s at stake? Well firstly millions of US citizens will be mega annoyed if TikTok is banned. But more importantly millions of businesses will lose revenue, creators will be out of a job and employees no longer needed to pack orders will be laid off. Oh and the government will lose a chunk of revenue meaning they’ll probably have to tax citizens more. In their US Economic Impact report drawn ..read more

Attentive, the AI marketing platform for leading brands, has seen 128% revenue growth in the UK over the last year and has doubled the size of its UK team. The company’s momentum underscores the market’s continued demand for personalised SMS marketing solutions and AI innovations as brands look to improve customer retention and reach new audiences. The UK is a market with many innovative brands striving to meet shopper demands for tailored experiences, Our rapid growth in the region is a testament to the significant value that shoppers and brands are experiencing with personalised SMS. As com ..read more

From the 7th of May, new Royal Mail restrictions come into effect for sharp objects and weapons. Prohibited Bladed Items Hunting/combat/survival type knives, daggers, movie knives (such as Rambo or Crocodile Dundee style knives), replica fighting knives (such as Bowie knives), throwing knives, machetes, swords, fantasy knives, knives with images or words that suggest use for violence, stiletto knives, battle axes, open razors/folding razors and any similar items are prohibited and cannot be sent. Also see Weapons Restricted Bladed Items Prohibited Bladed Items cannot be sent. However, other Kn ..read more

Intuit I have released a new report, The Science of Loyalty, focused on the drivers behind consumer behaviour and tangible insights that marketers can take to build loyalty and cultivate meaningful relationships between their brand and its customer base. Brand loyalty is often depicted as devotion – a narrative of customer affection and fidelity. However, the findings revealed a deeper truth. Sourced from a survey of 4,000 consumers across the US, Canada, Australia, and the UK—including 1,000 consumers in the UK—the results revealed that re-purchasing behaviour is not merely a manifestation of ..read more

In celebration of Earth Day, Adevinta has launched a new campaign, ‘One of a Kind’, shedding light on the value of second-hand shopping to not only drive more sustainable ways of living, but also enrich people’s lives. To inform the new campaign, Adevinta – a leading European online classifieds group – undertook a survey of 5,000 European consumers, which revealed a clear market for pre-loved items — with 53% of respondents saying they’re drawn to objects that have a history behind them. The data highlights that second-hand purchases are sentimental as well as sustainable, and are seen to hold ..read more

Luxe Collective, the preloved luxury retailer, is spearheading the next phase of preloved commerce with its debut into the world of TikTok Shop. Launched on Friday, April 19th, 2024, Luxe Collective is one of the inaugural five pre-loved luxury brands in the UK to trial this innovative retail concept on the platform. This bold move into TikTok Shop represents a natural progression for Luxe Collective, propelled by the brand’s meteoric rise on the platform and its commitment to staying at the forefront of digital trends. TikTok Shop launched in the UK in 2022, enables brands to be discovered an ..read more

Groupon have joined forces with SiteMinder, the name behind the only software platform that unlocks the full revenue potential of hotels. The collaboration integrates SiteMinder’s channel manager solution into Groupon’s platform, streamlining pricing and distribution processes while introducing new offerings for hoteliers and customers. The integration of SiteMinder’s channel management solution into Groupon’s travel ecosystem marks a significant step, establishing the marketplace as a seamless and low-friction incremental distribution channel for hoteliers. The synergy between Groupon and Si ..read more

Current culture marketplace StockX have released their first-ever Brand Protection & Customer Trust Report, offering a view into the anti-counterfeiting and fraud prevention work the marketplace focused on in 2023. The report covers key areas related to StockX’s investments in product verification, brand protection relationships, and its efforts to combat bad actors. The platform plans to release the report annually to provide further transparency into the work the company is doing to protect both consumers and brands. One of our core values as an organization is to be a champion for our ..read more