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Mandatory fee could reduce returns problem, study finds

Operations and Logistics
11 Dec 2019
by James Pearson
A small fee could reduce returns in Germany by 80 million per year, according to a new study.
IREU Top500 Operations and Logistics

H&M and Zalando adopt bikes, solar panels in carbon-cutting drive

Operations and Logistics
11 Dec 2019
by James Pearson
Major European fashion retailers H&M and Zalando announced new sustainability initiatives today in a bid to drive down their carbon footprints.
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IKEA backs returns management start-up as it seeks circular business model

Operations and Logistics
5 Dec 2019
by James Pearson
IKEA has invested in a US start-up which will help it manage waste from returns.
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Migros shutters “social shopping” platform AMIGOS

Selling
28 Nov 2019
by James Pearson
Migros is closing down its “social shopping” platform, claiming that while it was a valuable experiment it had failed to achieve its objectives.
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Amazon Spain allows customers to return products without extra packaging

Operations and Logistics
26 Nov 2019
by James Pearson
Amazon Spain is allowing customers to return products in their original packaging through a network of click and collect points.
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France ecommerce sales to hit €100 billion in 2019, while Spanish online shoppers rise 8% in a year

Industry
22 Nov 2019
by James Pearson
New figures from French and Spanish statistics agencies have revealed the growth in the two countries’ ecommerce sectors.
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Lidl offers one-hour deliveries in Barcelona and Valencia

Operations and Logistics
19 Nov 2019
by James Pearson
Lidl customers in Barcelona and Valencia will now be able to order its catalogue online and receive same-day deliveries.
IREU Top500 Operations and Logistics

Wayfair introduces new augmented reality features to its app

Mobile
14 Nov 2019
by James Pearson
Wayfair has upgraded its mobile app with new augmented reality features, aimed at making it easier for customers to shop for furniture while on the...
IREU Top500 Mobile

bol.com connects children with Santa Claus through Google Assistant

Marketing
13 Nov 2019
by James Pearson
A new Christmas promotion from bol.com will allow children to interact with Santa Claus through a voice assistant integrated into its mobile app.
IREU Top500 Marketing

German retailers cash in on Alibaba Singles Day as it sells $38.4 billion in goods

Marketplaces
13 Nov 2019
by James Pearson
Alibaba saw $38.4 billion in sales over its platform during its annual shopping festival, up 26% compared to last year.
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