Facebook launches Live Rooms for Instagram
Facebook has launched a new feature for Instagram, called Live Rooms, which allows users to include up...March 2, 2021
Spotify launches audio advertising marketplace
Digital music, podcast and video streaming service Spotify has launched an audio advertising marketplace that allows advertisers...February 26, 2021
Farfetch set to see 30 million shoppers by 2026, Motley Fool reports
Online luxury fashion retailer Farfetch is expected to see the number of active shoppers on its site...February 25, 2021
Walgreens partners with Instacart for same-day delivery
US-based retailer Walgreens has partnered with North American grocery delivery service Instacart to expand its on-demand delivery...February 24, 2021
Social-media buzz from Retail & Tech No 33
BW Confidential checks out what is making a splash on social media: BoxyCharm’s social-media push Beauty subscription...February 23, 2021
Social-media trends from Retail & Tech No 33
Currently trending in beauty Halo eyes. Eyeshadow tutorials on how to achieve the “halo eye” are circulating on...February 23, 2021
Tech Bytes from Retail & Tech No 33
The latest tech news to inform and inspire Chanel’s lipstick matching app. French brand Chanel has launched a...February 23, 2021
essie partners launches virtual nail try-on
Nailcare brand essie, part of L’Oréal, is to use the group’s ModiFace technology for virtual nail color...February 23, 2021
Chanel launches lipstick matching app Lipscanner
French brand Chanel has launched a new app that matches lipsticks to colors scanned in real life....February 22, 2021
Lancôme opens virtual pop-up
French brand Lancôme (L’Oréal) has opened its first virtual pop-up in Australia to promote its Advanced Génifique...February 22, 2021
Livestream commerce company talkshoplive raises $3m in seed round
Los Angeles-based livestream commerce company talkshoplive (TSL) has raised $3m in a seed financing round led by...February 22, 2021
Beauty tech brand Réduit launches ambassador program
Beauty tech brand Réduit has launched a digital ambassador program to help sell its products by using...February 18, 2021
Online retailer Namshi to launch in Qatar
Dubai-based online retailer Namshi is to launch in Qatar. Founded in 2011, Namshi claims to be the...February 17, 2021
Amazon to acquire e-commerce platform Selz
Amazon is to acquire Australian e-commerce platform Selz. Founded in 2013, Selz offers solutions to build online...February 17, 2021
Macy’s names Xingchu Liu senior vice president, enterprise data & analytics
US department-store group Macy’s has named Xingchu Liu senior vice president, enterprise data & analytics. He reports...February 17, 2021
Social-media buzz from Retail & Tech No 32
BW Confidential checks out what is making a splash on social media: Givenchy Beauty #IRRESISTIBLEisME LVMH-owned Givenchy...February 16, 2021
Social-media trends from Retail & Tech No 32
Currently trending in beauty Rice water shampoo. Online searches for the haircare product rose 102.2% year-over-year, according to...February 16, 2021
Tech Bytes from Retail & Tech No 32
The latest tech news to inform and inspire L’Oréal’s digital advances. E-commerce was a key highlight of...February 16, 2021
Facebook said to be developing Clubhouse-inspired product
Facebook is developing a new chat product with similarities to audio-based app Clubhouse, according to a report...February 15, 2021
Amorepacific to expand reach in Southeast Asia with Shopee deal
Korea-based Amorepacific has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Southeast Asian e-commerce player Shopee to expand...February 15, 2021
Shopify’s Shop Pay launches on Facebook and Instagram
E-commerce platform Shopify is making its payment option Shop Pay available for Shopify merchants selling on social-media...February 10, 2021
Social-media buzz from Retail & Tech No 31
BW Confidential checks out what is making a splash on social media: Brands zoom in on lip...February 9, 2021
Social-media trends from Retail & Tech No 31
Currently trending in beauty Kiss Products’ glueliner. The brand partnered with TikTok beauty gurus to promote its...February 9, 2021
Tech Bytes from Retail & Tech No 31
The latest tech news to inform and inspire TikTok shop. Social-media platform TikTok is looking to make...February 9, 2021
Shiseido partners with Accenture for digital initiatives
Japanese company Shiseido has partnered with consulting firm Accenture to accelerate its digital transformation, and the two...February 9, 2021
Gucci Beauty launches flagship on Tmall Luxury Pavilion
Coty has opened a Gucci Beauty flagship store on Tmall Luxury Pavilion, Alibaba’s platform for luxury brands....February 5, 2021
Hudson’s Bay Company to launch online marketplace
Canadian retailer Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC) is to launch an online marketplace as part of what it...February 4, 2021
Social-media buzz from Retail & Tech No 30
BW Confidential checks out what is making a splash on social media: Anastasia Beverly Hills Iced Out...February 2, 2021
Social-media trends from Retail & Tech No 30
Currently trending in beauty Exfoliating toner. Online searches for exfoliating toner were up 67% year-over-year, according to Spate...February 2, 2021
Tech Bytes from Retail & Tech No 30
The latest tech news to inform and inspire Customized online shopping. Japanese company Zozo Inc is to...February 2, 2021