The war continues between Walmart and Amazon for total retail dominance and it recent months it seems Walmart has picked up the pace.
In the last three to six months Walmarts shares have out performed Amazons as shown in the data below.
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3-month performance
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European logistic provider Hermes has revealed a new international shipping solution aimed at UK sole traders and SME’s. By using Hermes Business Account online retailers will be able to send their items internationally into 23 European countries.
Additionally, what is even more excit ...
More than 50% of consumers in the UK choose next-day-delivery as their most preferred delivery method, according to research carried out by YouGov.
So why are 1 in 5 UK retailers failing to offer a next-day-delivery service?
Interestingly, 65% of retailers offer 'click & collec ...
Amazon presented on Wednesday the new Echo Look, the device for fashion selfies.
The hands-free gadget lets you takes voice-activated photos and videos on command, but the main purpose of the device is to let Amazon's virtual assistant Alexa help you to choose what to wear.
The E ...
Amazon announced that it is expanding its operations in Australia with plans to build the first of its mega warehouses along the east coast.
The new 93000 square metre Australian fulfilment centre is likely to be based in either Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne.
What does this mean for ...
Amazon invites Executives from General Mills, Mondelez and other packaged goods makers to a three-day gathering in May.
During this meeting Amazon wants to convince Big Brands like Cheerios and Oreo to bypass the major retailers such as Walmart.
Amazon's end goal is to revolutioniz ...
Amazon has now released their Amazon Business to sellers in the UK. Following the success of its launch in both the US and Germany, this gives sellers the opportunity to sell directly to UK-based businesses.
Why Amazon Business?
Business Pricing and Quantity Discounts
High O ...
So for all of our U.S. readers out there, if you are in a state that has sales tax you will find Amazon collecting it.
For a long time Amazon has resisted collecting sales taxes but in recent years it has been adding state by state to its list. From April 1st 2017 Amazon will be addin ...
The top online retail searches in the UK this year was recently announced by Criteo, the performance marketing company. Their report highlighted:
‘Washing machine’ is the most searched for term
Homeware items account for a 25% of all searches on 2017
One in five searches were ...
