Turkish fashion retailer DeFacto is set to launch its e-commerce site for the UK market, as it continues to expand its presence throughout 90 countries. The fast-growing label has operated in Europe for over a decade, with this launch in the UK being its first debut into the market. “We are delighted to bring the DeFacto brand to the UK and...
25 Oct 2021
Website development platform Wix has announced a new partnership with Klarna that will see the payment service provider become available as a payment option to consumers visiting merchants’ Wix sites. The service will be available to 17 countries, including in the UK, US, New Zealand and areas of Europe. Wix merchants will be able to offer their...
22 Oct 2021
Fashion marketplace Farly has announced it is set to launch in the UK on November 11, bringing its flea market approach of resale to new vintage-loving consumers. Marketed as a virtual flea market, the site hopes to reinvent shopping in a fun and carefully curated way. Its concept revolves around virtual shop windows and mood boards intended to...
Apparel retailer Gap has launched an outlet category on its UK and EU e-commerce sites, offering discounted Gap goods across a number of categories. Womenswear, menswear, kidswear, toddler and baby collections will be available through the dedicated division on its sites, with outlet prices. Items are displayed next to the phrase: ‘Everyday...
European multibrand platform, Zalando, has announced it has established a strategic partnership with beauty retailer Sephora to implement an extended beauty offering into its German division. The partnership will see a wide range of Sephora brands come to the online platform, including the likes of Fenty Beauty, Huda Beauty, Rare Beauty and...
18 Oct 2021
Last year’s November e-commerce peak was 25% higher year over year and wreaked havoc on supply chains, while simultaneously leading to retailers’ footing an even larger bill for returns. This year’s shipping mania is expected to lead to a further 10% increase and even if many retailers can now handle delivery to the house with decent margins, a...
Canadian e-commerce platform Shopify has announced the launch of a global enterprise planning resource (ERP) programme, enabling high-level partners to build direct integrations into the Shopify App Store. The new system will allow Shopify Plus merchants to manage volume and complexity through partnerships with leading ERP providers, such as...
15 Oct 2021
AAFA submitted comments to the Office of the United States Trade Representative recommending platforms and marketplaces – including Facebook and Instagram – for Notorious Market designations. The American Apparel & Footwear Association cited significant increases in the availability of counterfeit products via social media in its submission for...
12 Oct 2021
The pandemic has massively changed the way consumers around the globe shop, including driving them online and accelerating digital wallet usage. For retailers, this shift has created opportunities for innovation: new channels, new fulfilment strategies and payment solutions. Payment is a key element of the customer journey and of all...
11 Oct 2021
European e-commerce platform Zalando has announced plans to introduce new business models and initiatives as part of the retailer’s goal to increase the company’s circularity throughout its product life cycles. “To reduce its negative impact on people and the planet, the fashion industry needs to move to a circular system,” explained Zalando’s...
5 Oct 2021
The fashion industry is an international business. But not all fashion-related companies are global. Yet cross-border e-commerce offers great potential. Namely, to increase sales and to inspire new customers for the brand. With the right strategy, local retailers not only win customers all over the world, but also offer them the right shipping....
4 Oct 2021
Fashion marketplace app Depop has announced it will be launching a programme dedicated to assisting charity shops in the building of their online businesses through its marketplace. Through its new Charity Seller Programme, Depop aims to provide a variety of UK-based charities with the tools, resources, exclusive offers and personalised support...
1 Oct 2021
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