UK & International Ecommerce & Digital News - 31 Aug 2021

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This week 7 more countries, including Canada & Switzerland, have been added to the green list and a number of festivals successfully went ahead over the bank holiday weekend.

It seems the world may finally be opening up!

If that wasn't enough, the UK is currently sitting second on the Paralympic leaderboard after a masterclass of sporting prowess over the past week; and Dame Sarah Storey has made history after securing 'a record-equalling 16th Paralympic gold medal' - surely we must be witnessing one of the most successful Paralympic Games ever!? 

What can top that? 

... well, here's this week's ecommerce newsletter - ok, we're 'punching' and we know it, but enjoy it never-the-less!

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UK ECOMMERCE NEWS

London Amazon sellers generate £263m monthly revenue in e-commerce boom.
(City A.M.)

Anya Hindmarch launches fruit & veg concept store.
(Retail Gazette)

Neom shines in transformational year on digital strength.
(UK Fashion Network)

 

INTERNATIONAL ECOMMERCE NEWS

Klarna bets on further growth as U.S. gives boost to transactions value.
(Reuters)

Best Buy sees resilient work-from-home demand, raises sales forecast.
(Reuters)

Urban Outfitters posts increase in Q2 sales and earnings.
(Fashion United)

New Jersey luxury watch ecommerce platform has fastest growing year in 2020 despite COVID-19.
(WatchPro)

German food delivery firm Delivery Hero posted surging sales in the first half of 2021.
(The Grocer)

Guess Q2 earnings jump, aims for 2.8 billion dollars revenue target by FY24.
(Fashion United)

 

DIGITAL NEWS

TikTok teams up with Shopify to offer in-app purchases.
(TechRadar)

Gap acquires e-commerce startup Drapr allowing customers virtual try on.
(Fashion Network)

Linktree partners with PayPal to allow direct payments.
(Tech Radar)