It seems Hype bags are a must-have for kids heading back to school in September. The brightly coloured range is proving hugely popular among retailers who are swiftly shifting stock of the funky designs. There are plenty of looks to choose from – for boys and girls. You can find them online or in shops … Read More →
Motoring chain Halfords is recalling portable battery chargers after a fire risk was discovered. The retailer has issued the alert over three Coca-Cola branded powerbanks. It follows customer complaints that they pose a fire risk. The models affected are the 2200mAh devices, and they carry the numbers 243524, 243516 and 243581. Customers have been warned … Read More →
Credit card giant Mastercard is facing a record damages claim of up to £14billion for allegedly ripping-off millions of shoppers – and it could mean a windfall for millions of people in the UK. Lawyers have filed a case at the Competition Appeal Tribunal against the payments company. They believe up to 46 million Brits … Read More →
India’s move to plug suspected losses in tax revenue through Mauritius, a top source of foreign investments into the country, has not sent financial markets into a tailspin as it would have just a few years ago. But while markets took the move in their stride, analysts warn India is likely to expand its crackdown … Read More →
Facebook debuted chatbots for Messenger this week to much fanfare, promising consumers a new way to interact with their favorite businesses over the company’s popular messaging service. The idea is that Messenger users could simply “chat” with these automated software programs to do things like read the latest news from CNN, get a weather report or even … Read More →
When the founding team at startup Flipp set out to redefine the internet search experience for shopping, they quickly ran into a retail tactic that’s still going strong after decades: the circular. Inserted into a newspaper each week or on special occasions, the circular is still one of a retailer’s proven ways to communicate new … Read More →
Alexis Maybank, one of the founders of Gilt Groupe (recently acquired by the owner of Saks Fifth Avenue), has a new startup in the world of fashion and shopping — Project September. Maybank told me her aim is to “make the visual world shoppable.” In other words, if you see a photo with an item … Read More →