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NewsPinterest invests in new London office as part of ‘new era of shopping’ vision
Pinterest has opened a new Oxford Circus destination to drive the group’s strategy for a “new era of shopping”, where it can serve as a digital shop window for brands and spark inspiration for consumers.
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NewsM&S, Next, Debenhams and Boots join new YouTube shopping programme
Social media giant YouTube has launched its Shopping Affiliate Programme in the UK, with retail giants including Marks & Spencer, Next, Debenhams and Boots all on board.
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AnalysisBodycare: The embattled retailer bouncing back with AI and social media at the forefront
The opening of a brand new Bodycare at The Moor, Sheffield, was highly anticipated, but nothing could prepare for the response on the day itself
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NewsBodycare MD: ‘We want to revolutionise the high street’
The managing director of Bodycare said the retailer wants to “revolutionise the high street” as it starts opening stores following its administration 10 months ago.
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InterviewQ&A: Impact.com UK country manager discusses the importance of partnership marketing in the modern age
We spoke to Impact.com’s UK country manager Anthony Clements about how to leverage partnership marketing, how AI is changing brand discovery, and alternatives to paid ads.
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NewsTikTok Shop UK’s Summer Sale delivers double-digit sales
TikTok Shop UK’s Summer Sale has driven double-digit year-on-year sales for businesses on the platform, Retail Week can reveal.
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FeatureHow are food and drink retailers appearing in AI searches?
AI is now what people turn to for midweek meal inspiration. But this sweeping influence across food raises a serious question: how can retailers ensure they’re being surfaced by AI as it crawls the internet for answers?
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NewsPinterest launches new international shopping product suite for retailers
Pinterest has launched new international shopping tools for retailers, aimed at connecting catalogues to “market-specific experiences”, Retail Week can reveal.
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InterviewQ&A: TikTok retail director Paul Mears on leveraging AI and preparing brands for peak
While we might only be halfway through the year and the country is experiencing a heatwave, retailers are sorting out plans for peak trading.
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NewsSocial media draws nearly 2 billion annual visits to UK high streets
Social media is estimated to drive around 1.7 billion visits to UK high streets every year, according to new research from American Express and Retail Economics.
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AnalysisQVC UK: How the original live shopping channel is taking on social commerce
QVC has been a live shopping staple since its launch in 1993, and it now has a presence in its native US, UK, Japan, Italy and Germany.
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AnalysisWhat impact would the proposed under-16s social media ban have on retail?
Following the prime minister’s announcement yesterday that he would look to implement a ban on those under 16 using social media from next spring, Retail Week looks at which retail categories would be worst affected.
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NewsSnapchat, TikTok and Instagram will fall foul of government’s under-16s social media ban
The government has confirmed that apps like Snapchat, TikTok and Instagram will all be covered by the social media ban for under-16s that the prime minister announced this morning (June 15).
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Supplier InsightData: How Gen Z is turning retail into an experience economy
New research from Snapchat and Portas suggests over half of Gen Z prefer in-store shopping over online – here we outline key findings from its latest report
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NewsGeorge at Asda explores TikTok Shop launch
George at Asda is considering joining the grocer in launching on TikTok Shop, Retail Week can reveal.
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FeatureQuince is coming for the UK − how worried should retailers be?
Famed for its $50 cashmere sweaters, viral TikTok hauls and, well, a litany of lawsuits, retailer Quince has turned into an ecommerce sensation since it first launched in the US less than a decade ago.
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NewsShoe Zone joins TikTok Shop in social push
Shoe Zone has become the latest retailer to join TikTok Shop under its new social-first marketing approach.
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NewsPinterest appoints new international vice president to drive global growth
Pinterest has hired a new vice president of international as it builds momentum outside of North America.
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NewsLidl and Iceland first supermarkets to fall foul of UK junk food rules
Discounter Lidl and frozen food specialist Iceland have become the first UK companies to have ads banned following the introduction of rules cracking down on the marketing of junk food.