BuzzFeed builds bigger global affiliate shopping programme | Taco Bell tests meatless taco fillings in international markets | Amazon's Echo speakers are out of stock in some European countries
Digital publisher BuzzFeed has expanded its affiliate shopping programme to seven more countries since September, in a push to grow its non-advertising revenue. Under the programme, BuzzFeed earns a percentage of each sale generated by links to e-commerce sites such as Amazon and Hennes & Mauritz that are embedded in its content.
Taco Bell is expanding its meatless options in international markets with two new menu offerings made from oats and cheese. The Oatrageous Taco is now a permanent addition to menus in Spain, and customers in Cyprus can substitute fried halloumi cheese for meat in their Crunchwrap.
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The latest version of Amazon's Echo and Echo Dot speakers are sold out in several countries in Europe until after Christmas. Buyers in the UK won't receive some purchases until after Dec. 25, and shoppers in France, Germany and Spain will have to wait until January, according to the site.
Beauty brand Rawr has opened a London flagship after reinventing itself and changing its name from Lashious Beauty. Rawr, which sells services including massages and manicures, will also have a growing presence in select Primark stores.
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Some retail brands that have shrunk or disappeared altogether in the US are still alive and well in Japan under licensing agreements. Brands such as Toys R Us, Barneys and Dean & DeLuca bring an American cachet that resonates with Japan's shoppers, and Tower Records is thriving in a country where consumers are still avid buyers of CDs and vinyl records.
Retail has become about so much more than just buying and selling products, and services like product warranties are a key differentiator. Is your business taking advantage, or have you fallen victim to the most common misconceptions about warranties? Read this blog post to learn about the three biggest misconceptions and how warranties can boost your bottom line.
Coty is focusing on building relationships with its salon customers by leveraging targeted data and connecting via influencers, while growing its direct-to-consumer sales on Amazon, says Chris Chesebro, senior vice president of e-commerce and digital transformation. "There's an opportunity for expansion for the business because we have the opportunity geographically; China is a big opportunity for us as our business there is still small," he says.
Online retailer Stitch Fix is finding success because it understands and respects consumers' individual preferences, CEO Katrina Lake says. Lake founded the online fashion firm in 2011 and has rolled out a service that uses data from customers' buying history to recommend individual items to them for purchase.
Now in its fourth year, the Innovation Lab at NRF 2020 Vision: Retail's Big Show in New York City will feature 50 companies developing cutting-edge technology to help retailers meet the needs of consumers. Tech that will be seen includes the latest advances in artificial intelligence, augmented reality, machine learning, facial recognition, data analytics, robotics and more. Meet the companies taking part.
