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The true cost of online shopping, EU to see 35 billion euros in reduced profits

Covid-19 has profoundly impacted retail industries across Europe. The enforcement of store closures, social distancing measures and heightened anxieties over viral transmission has elevated ‘digital’ to new heights across the entire customer journey, according to a report by Alvarez & Marsal (A&M), a leading global professional services firm...

Jul 2, 2021

Business

Fashion Friday: COVID-19 drives digitalisation of fashion brands in Eastern Europe

This month’s Fashion Friday podcast series by Euromonitor International analyses the impact of digitalisation of fashion brands in Eastern Europe. Euromonitor International·Fashion Friday: Accelerating the Digitalisation of Fashion Brands in Eastern Europe Digitalisation became a part of Eastern European fashion brands’ strategy a few years...

Jul 2, 2021

Fashion

HANN preserves artisan jewelry in the cookie-less world of 2021

Acquaintance - ethics and values Hannelore Vermeir, founder of HANN, travelled to Thailand to pursue her profession as a classical musician at the Thailand Philharmonic orchestra. With the emerge of cheap costume jewelry, she noticed a decline of the highly accredited Thai fine jewelry industry. Since many local manufacturers are unable to adapt...

Jun 25, 2021

Business

eCommerce retail: An extension of your experience, direct to your customers' front door

Whether your customers shop your brand – be it online or in one of your stores - you want to be sure they enjoy the luxury buying experience they deserve. Fleet Luxury shares this passion and are specialists in creating bespoke eCommerce packaging ranges. Founded nearly 20 years ago, Fleet Luxury Packaging champions recycled and sustainably...

Jun 8, 2021

Business

Reserve your place in Germany - 4 ways in which Fiege can fulfil your logistic needs in the Brexit era

The impact of Brexit has been felt by retailers across the UK and EU since the start of the year. Having an evident effect on every stage of the logistic process, from restrictions on imported goods to transport fees and new custom changes, several retailers noted that uncertainty surrounding Brexit has negatively impacted their supply chain....

May 28, 2021

Retail

Digital commerce to exceed 11.6 trillion dollars in 2021

Soaring growth in online sales show e-commerce spending is set to rise 11.5 percent this year to 11.6 trillion dollars. New findings from Juniper Research highlight the success of digital solutions during the pandemic spurring consumer behaviour will become increasingly digitally led, rather than reverting to pre-pandemic norms. The research...

May 4, 2021

Business

Vaccinations have not slowed down online shopping

Vaccinations and easing of restrictions haven’t dented global ecommerce, according to online shopping platform Shopify. The Canadian company, which powers over a million online stores, saw strong financial results in the first quarter ending March 31, 2021. “More entrepreneurs around the world are choosing Shopify to launch and grow their...

Apr 29, 2021

Fashion

Frame Denim launches virtual shopping

American fashion brand Frame, best known for its denim, has partnered with virtual shopping platform Hero to launch virtual shopping for customers online. According to the brand, the new virtual service has grown Frame’s average order values by 61 percent. Customers can chat and have live video consultations with Frame stylists. Stylists are...

Apr 15, 2021

Retail

New costs of buying from EU-based retailers should be clearer, says Which?

Consumer watchdog Which? has called on the government and businesses to make new costs of buying from EU-based retailers clearer so consumers aren’t caught off guard be extra costs. It comes as new import charges and returns policies have made post-Brexit shopping more difficult for Brits trying to buy from European retailers. Two in five (42...

Apr 13, 2021

Retail

E-Commerce Defines Brick & Mortar Shopping Experience

In this episode, Driven By Digital, we explore the ways in which online shopping has changed how we shop in person. The pandemic accelerated e-commerce sales in 2020. Pre-Covid, e-commerce sales accounted from between 10 to 20% for fashion retailers, depending on the sophistication and reach of their online platforms. At the height of Covid,...

Mar 31, 2021

Business

Launching your fashion brand in China: Advice from Tmall Luxury

“China is a challenge in itself”. This verdict is that of Nicolas Santi-Weil, CEO of the independent brand Ami Paris, keen observer of the Chinese market since 2007 and participant of a webinar organized by Tmall Luxury. Titled "China and luxury: major trends and sharing of experience", this workshop in French was a first for Alibaba's...

Mar 30, 2021

Report

AAFA supports legislation to protect consumers from counterfeits and stolen products online

The American Apparel & Footwear Association applauded the introduction of the “Integrity, Notification, and Fairness in Online Retail Marketplaces for Consumers Act” (INFORM Consumers Act) today. The bill aims to increase online marketplace transparency and accountability to combat the rapidly growing problem of counterfeit and stolen goods sold...

Mar 24, 2021