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Ethereum’s Price Smashes USD200 per token

While Bitcoin remains the dominant global cryptocurrency, a swathe of alternatives have appeared over time; LiteCoin, ByteCoin, Ripple and even…
UK election: Aldi and Lidl shoppers want Conservative victory

If supermarkets were parliamentary seats, we would be looking at a majority government for the Conservatives according to the latest…
Low purchase frequency of mature clothing shoppers makes driving basket sizes the priority

Figure 1: Clothing purchase frequency and average annual spend per head. Source: GlobalData Retail’s How Britain Shops survey of 10,000 UK…
The rise of the millennial man’s online shopping demands

Driven by their busy lifestyles, today’s modern man is embracing the benefits online shopping has to offer when searching for…
Bixby, Samsung’s ambitious AI taps into consumer demand for smart living

Samsung Electronics Co. has spotted an opportunity to tap into the Smart Living concept. The brand recently announced the launch…

As online cycling retailers break through, Evans Cycles needs to step up a gear

The cycling market has grown radically in recent years owing to the recent success of British cyclists such as Bradley…
UAE imposes 100% tax on energy drinks and tobacco, and a 50% tax on carbonated soft drinks

The UAE’s Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has recently announced plans for excise tax rates of 50% on carbonated soft drinks…
Three ways big data can enhance consumers’ shopping experiences

2.5 quintillion bytes of data are created every day, with 90% of the world’s data being generated in the past…
Diageo’s “World Class List” is closing the gap between experiences, advertising, and retail online

Diageo is creating a travel documentary series called “World Class List” on Amazon Prime to promote its luxury spirits brands,…
Brexodus: is the UK facing a Brexit brain drain?

With the recent triggering of article 50 by the UK Prime Minister formally instigating the Brexit process, the country could…

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