Ecommerce & Business News #16 - positive things that have happened this week in the world of ecommerce and digital

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Good News Stories This week

This week the Government signed a deal with a UK based pharmaceutical company to supply COVID-19 vaccines - positive news indeed!

So, whilst the weather still looks fabulous go outside and enjoy some sunshine, wear your fancy new face-mask with pride and go out for dinner on the "eat out to help out" scheme.  It's all good.

As always, keep in touch!

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Loaf and Neal's Yard gain access to new online warehouse. 
(Essential Retail)

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John Lewis chair White sets out new "digital first" direction. 
(Retail Week)

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ScS “encouraged” by reopenings as orders skyrocket 92.2% from both online and in-store. 
(Retail Gazette)

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Kellogg raises full-year guidance as pandemic sustains high demand. 
(FoodBev)

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Greggs to roll out digital shopping including nationwide click & collect and delivery services.
(Essential Retail)

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Ebay UK has reported a lockdown start-up boom as the number of new businesses joining the platform more than doubled in the second quarter.
(Retail Week)

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Fashion brand Barbour has reported early success using a new online personalisation tool.
(Essential Retail)

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Sainsbury’s has launched a virtual queuing trial in five of its stores whereby customers can download the app on their smartphone and join a virtual queue without needing to physically wait in line at the store. 
(Essential Retail)

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Vivobarefoot to launch re-commerce website to sell repaired shoes. 
(Fashion United)

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Cleaning products boost P&G's profit by 234%. 
(The Drum)

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Digital transformation initiatives at Levi Strauss & Co have gained momentum as the fashion brand gained from higher investment in its online business and retail stores. 
(Infotechlead)

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An easing of coronavirus lockdowns helped to reverse the slump in music listening that Spotify has been suffering. 
(The Times)

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Microsoft has seen increased demand for its flagship products.
(Business Inquirer)

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Despite the ongoing pandemic, Apple reported better-than-expected fiscal third-quarter earnings on Thursday.
(MediaPost)

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What Crocs’ Q2 Earnings Say About Where Footwear is Heading. 
(Sourcing Journal)

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Shopify’s strength amid the coronavirus pandemic has boosted the entire universe of ecommerce companies. 
(The Street)

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“We [Shopify] are committed to transferring the benefits of scale to our merchants, helping them sell more and sell more efficiently."
(BusinessWire)

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Lowe’s was built for the Covid-era consumer - what's next on the retailer's innovation 'roadmap.'
(The Drum)

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Coca-Cola adapts digital marketing to enhance its brand presence on the “virtual aisle” whilst investing in high-quality content and ramping up SEO.
(The Spoon)

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Samsung’s second-quarter profit grew 23% year-over-year, thanks to strong chip demand. 
(TechCrunch)

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Mondelez India on upcoming festive season and ecommerce game

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The Future of Luxury | Burberry debuts luxury’s first social retail store in Shenzen, China. 
(The Walpole)

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Ahold Delhaize enjoy a Coronavirus-tailwind. 
(Seeking Alpha)

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The Country of Uganda Using eCommerce Platforms to Overcome COVID-19.
(The Fintech Times)