We hope all our American readers had a great Thanksgiving! Welcome to this week’s eFocus, RepricerExpress’ look at the top ecommerce stories and latest Amazon news from around the Web this week.
The Best Amazon Black Friday 2015 deals: The Telegraph reports that this year’s Black Friday is predicted to be the biggest ever. On Black Friday in 2014, Amazon received orders for more than 5.5 million goods, selling 64 items per second overtaking Cyber Monday, as Amazon’s busiest day of the year. Christopher North, Managing Director of Amazon.co.uk said, “Customers love Black Friday. Every year we see more excitement and more demand for great deals. That is why we now have more than 20 times the number of deals than we had back in 2010.” Continue reading…
US ecommerce holiday spend will reach $70bn, mobile booms as online growth slows to 9%: Ingrid Lunden at TechCrunch reports that comScore has published its annual e-commerce forecasts for the holiday season. The researchers predict US consumers will spend $70 billion on sites such as Amazon, eBay, Walmart and Apple. According to comScore, Amazon will lead the charge as the most-used retailer, accounting for 20% of all ecommerce sales. Transactions via mobile devices are gaining in popularity. Continue reading…
Amazon pulls Nazi symbols from New York subway ad campaign: Adi Robertson at The Verge reports that Amazon’s ad campaign for alternate history series The Man in the High Castle hasn’t gone over well. To help promote the series, Amazon wrapped New York subway seats with iconography from Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan. After criticism and pressure from “various authorities”, the ads have been removed by the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Continue reading…
Amazon consider RRP when awarding the Buy Box: Dan Wilson at Tamebay has revealed that Amazon is informing toy sellers via email them to inform that they have introduced a RRP for toys in order to improve the buying experience and price competitiveness of toys in the lead up to Christmas. Continue reading…
And finally…
You’re more likely to die in a Black Friday sale than a shark attack: Aaron Brown at The Express reports this week that Black Friday is responsible for more deaths in the United States than shark attacks. According to one website, Black Friday related deaths stand at seven with 98 injuries. Continue reading…
Our advice, stay at home, drink wine* and shop online!
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