The Ecommerce Weekly - 7 March 2022

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We have a fantastic opportunity for all you Heads of Ecommerce & Digital to get out, meet and network with your industry peers.

Alongside brand performance agency Threepipe - and with an introduction by Robin Langford, editor of Performance Marketing World magazine - we will be discussing the measurement ‘crisis’ and its impact on wider media planning.

Make sure you reserve your place - just RSVP to Fran at f.shurville@reply.com.
Details:  24th March | 1pm | Ember yard, London W1

On another note, we're all wondering how to best help those in Ukraine, and it seems that sending 'stuff' may not be the best way forward as the effort can far outweigh the benefits on the ground, especially as countries bordering Ukraine have already been incredibly generous with essential supplies. Also by kindly making bookings on Air B&B we're actually only helping the 'few'.

Of course, how any of us donate is our choice, but the DEC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal (Disasters Emergency Committee) is really worth a look. They bring together 15 leading aid charities, pooling resources to provide food, water, shelter and healthcare to refugees, with immediate impact, and 100% of your donations goes to the appeal.

And lastly, here's our latest ecommerce & digital newsletter to enjoy.

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UK ECOMMERCE NEWS

M&S.com is turbocharging online growth.
(Retail Gazette)

Argos collaborates with Pinterest to launch The Argos Mood Hotel.
(Charged Retail)

Ecommerce delivery firm partners with London based what3words.
(BDaily)

ITV launches ad and subscription-funded streamer ITVX.
(The Drum)

Amazon to close all its bookstores in US and UK.
(Retail Gazette)

Very Group collaborates with Commercetools to “transform ecommerce platform”.
(Charged Retail)

Poundland buys pureplay discounter as it plans nationwide ecommerce expansion.
(Internet Retailing)

 

INTERNATIONAL ECOMMERCE NEWS

Walmart moves further into livestream shopping.
(Marketing Dive)

Jisp’s “Scan & Save” tech has been rolled out to even more Nisa Retail stores.
(Charged Retail)

Digital native brand Andie makes physical store debut.
(Digital Commerce 360)

HelloFresh posts revenue of €6 billion 2021, an increase of 61.5%.
(ESM Magazine)

Amazon launches first ‘sustainable’ own-brand range.
(Retail Week)

Uber customers are now able to purchase concert tickets and book dinner reservations directly through the Uber app.
(Charged Retail)

Denny's refreshes 24/7 heritage with help of diverse TikTok stars.
(Marketing Dive)

Ecommerce fashion giant Zalando has surpassed the 10 billion euro revenue mark.
(Ecommerce News)

 

DIGITAL NEWS

Google will not find alternative ways to track users after phasing out third-party cookies.
(Search Engine Journal)

Twitter has announced some new updates to its Birdwatch crowdsourced fact-checking program.
(Social Media Today)

LinkedIn adds new elements to its 'services' listings.
(Social Media Today)

Google to overhaul ad tracking on Android phones.
(The Washington Post)

Pinterest announces new support program for female-owned businesses.
(Social Media Today)

TikTok shares new tips on how to maximize branded content.
(Dive Wire)

Instagram announces closure of separate IGTV app.
(Social Media Today)

TikTok confirms that 10 minute video uploads are coming.
(Social Media Today)

 

IN THE MARKETS

Ladbrokes owner Entain saves cash for acquisitions.
(Reuters)

LDC has made a minority investment in Essex-based milkshake brand, Shaken Udder.
(Real Deals)

Netflix acquires Next Games in Finland
(Techcrunch)

Bulgarian fintech Payhawk hits unicorn status with $100m Series B extension.
(Finch Futures)

Ipsy, BoxyCharm parent raises $96M in funding.
(Retail Dive)

Indian fintech CredAvenue turns unicorn with fresh $137 million funding.
(Tech Crunch)

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