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Amazon’s Four-Day Prime Event Doubles Black Friday Sales in UK
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Amazon’s Four-Day Prime Event Doubles Black Friday Sales in UK

Amazon just proved that summer shopping can beat winter sales. The retail giant’s first-ever four-day Prime event (July 8-11) generated £2.08 billion in UK online spending – almost double what Black Friday pulled in 2024. The numbers show consumers are still hungry for deep discounts.

Katarína Šimčíková Katarína Šimčíková
E-commerce Content Writer & EU Market Partnerships, Ecommerce Bridge EU
UK Retailers Face Rising Cybersecurity Threats
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UK Retailers Face Rising Cybersecurity Threats

Recently, three major British retail brands – Marks & Spencer, Co-op, and Harrods – have fallen victim to extensive cyberattacks that significantly disrupted their operations and exposed serious security gaps in their IT systems. These incidents highlight the rising cybersecurity threats facing the UK retail sector, underscoring the urgent need for stronger defenses as cybercriminals […]

Katarína Šimčíková Katarína Šimčíková
E-commerce Content Writer & EU Market Partnerships, Ecommerce Bridge EU
Shein Secures UK Approval for London IPO
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Shein Secures UK Approval for London IPO

According to information reported by Businessoffashion.com, fashion giant Shein, known for its ultra-affordable clothing, has reached a significant milestone on its path to going public. The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has given the green light for the planned initial public offering (IPO) in London. This news comes after the company confidentially filed the necessary […]

Katarína Šimčíková Katarína Šimčíková
E-commerce Content Writer & EU Market Partnerships, Ecommerce Bridge EU
eBay’s Simple Delivery Expands to All UK C2C Sellers
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eBay’s Simple Delivery Expands to All UK C2C Sellers

eBay has unveiled a new delivery service for private sellers that significantly streamlines the selling process on the popular online platform. The service, called “Simple Delivery”, will become the only shipping method available for most items sold by private individuals in the United Kingdom starting April 15.

Katarína Šimčíková Katarína Šimčíková
E-commerce Content Writer & EU Market Partnerships, Ecommerce Bridge EU
Fashion E-commerce Success: US, Germany & UK Conversion Rate Analysis
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Fashion E-commerce Success: US, Germany & UK Conversion Rate Analysis

The changing realm of fashion e-commerce shopping presents an intriguing puzzle when examining data from the ECDB platform—despite the eagerness of American consumers to add items to their digital carts, contrasted with the more conservative approach of German and British buyers, all regions still manage to achieve comparable conversion rates, illuminating unique nuances within global […]

Katarína Šimčíková Katarína Šimčíková
E-commerce Content Writer & EU Market Partnerships, Ecommerce Bridge EU
UK Fashion E-commerce 2024: BNPL Growth and Subscription Trends
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UK Fashion E-commerce 2024: BNPL Growth and Subscription Trends

The way that customers purchase and pay for their clothes is changing significantly in the UK fashion e-commerce market. According to data from InternetRetailing, the industry is experiencing notable shifts driven by intriguing trends in subscription services, delivery preferences, and payment methods.

Temu Becomes Most Downloaded App in UK 2024
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Temu Becomes Most Downloaded App in UK 2024

According to recent data from the Apple App Store, Temu App became the most downloaded iPhone app in the UK in 2024. British consumers’ growing trust in the platform is evidenced by the direct-to-consumer marketplace’s notable presence in the digital retail space.

EU GPSR Rules Force UK Firms to Cut Northern Ireland Trade
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EU GPSR Rules Force UK Firms to Cut Northern Ireland Trade

The General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) of the European Union, which went into effect on December 13, 2024, has presented major problems for UK companies selling to Northern Ireland. Under the Windsor Framework Agreement, these rules affect all new products entering the EU market.