Aromatherapy Associates enjoys sweet scent of DTC success in partnership with Astound Commerce British wellness brand, Aromatherapy Associates, has partnered with leading digital commerce agency, Astound Commerce, to create a transformative Shopify Plus ecommerce platform designed to accelerate its global direct-to-consumer (DTC) operations by delivering luxury digital experiences. 
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Nine in ten consumers are curious about the metaverse According to a new report from the Capgemini Research Institute, ‘Total Immersion: How Immersive Experiences and the Metaverse Benefit Customer Experience and Operations’, 77% of consumers expect immersive experiences to impact how they interact with people, brands and services, and seven out of ten organizations say that they believe immersive experiences will be a key differentiator in their markets, particularly in relation to the customer journey. Out of the small group of metaverse-experienced consumers[1], three-quarters say they are currently using it and will continue to do so, which indicates there is potential for businesses that can harness the power of this much-hyped immersive experience.
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eBay announces small business grants as new research reveals importance of boosting income amid cost-of-living crisis eBay UK has announced the latest recipients of its Business Roadshow grants, aimed at helping small businesses to accelerate their growth.
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Very launches virtual try-on experiences for beauty customers Digital retailer Very, which is operated by The Very Group, has launched virtual make-up try-on features that use augmented reality to allow customers to discover and choose products that best match their needs.
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Asda launches frozen pet food in UK supermarket first Asda has become the first UK supermarket to launch a multi-partner frozen raw pet food proposition. Shoppers will now be able to select from a range of high-quality pet food for their dog or cat – all they need is a spare drawer in their freezer. The supermarket has teamed up with several pet food […]
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