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#UK #Retailers Hit #Amazon with #Massive £1.1 Billion Data Misuse #Lawsuit #Amazon has recently reached a settlement with the #U.K. competition watchdog, agreeing to implement more transparent and fair practices regarding its use of Marketplace sellers’ data. However, #Amazon faces further challenges as the #BritishIndependentRetailersAssociation (#BIRA), representing thousands of members, has filed a £1.1 billion ($1.3 billion) damages claim against the company. #BIRA alleges that Amazon has illegally misused its members’ proprietary data for competitive purposes and manipulated the "#BuyBox" to favor certain #retailers. This legal action, described as the largest collective action by retailers in the U.K., will be filed at the Competition Appeal #Tribunal in #London, covering the period from October 2015 to the present. The case underscores the complex dynamics faced by #retailers in the online market, where #Amazon's #dominance is both a vital channel and a contentious issue. Independent #retailers, despite the high commissions, are compelled to use #Amazon due to its significant market power and consumer reach. According to #Andrew #Goodacre, #CEO of #BIRA, small businesses must navigate Amazon's platform despite the risk of their trading data being used against them. This lawsuit stems from a 2022 probe by the #Competition and #MarketsAuthority (CMA) into Amazon’s potential abuse of its market position, including the use of sensitive data to benefit its own retail operations and influence the "Buy Box" selection. #Amazon #Provelopers #ECommerce #BIRA #UKRetailers #CompetitionLaw #MarketplaceData #BuyBox #CMA #OnlineRetail #CollectiveAction

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The biggest sale in e-commerce starts in a couple of days If you want to get the best offers & deals, & optimise your experience This is a great hack that you should not miss at all Uninstall all the e-commerce apps #ECom #sale #humour

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Why Manchester United : the club's total revenue was 823.92 million U.S. dollars? Manchester United is a prime example of a football club in the UK that has successfully leveraged e-commerce to boost its business. They have a robust online store offering a wide range of merchandise, from jerseys and apparel to accessories and memorabilia, catering to fans worldwide. The secret is : "e-commerce app". "Transform your football club's revenue game with an innovative e-commerce solution! ⚽️ From merchandise sales to exclusive fan experiences, leveraging online platforms opens up endless opportunities for growth. Connect with me to learn how integrating e-commerce can expand your club's reach and enhance fan engagement. Let's kickstart your journey to success! #FootballBusiness #EcommerceSolutions #FanEngagement #ClubGrowth #DigitalInnovation #SportsTech #websoptimization

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Is the Middle East ready for the next wave of commerce media? This is a question I have asked myself this week. The market is similarly poised as other global markets and yet very different in the way consumers have interacted with offline retail and how online commerce is viewed. So while the west is on another wave will it resonate with the Middle East market? I would love to know your thoughts. #commerceinmena

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Yesterday on LinkedIn Live, I discussed all about YCombinator & startup journey for aspiring / early founders with… …. Amardeep Parmar, Mariam Ahmed and Ahana Banerjee - it was fun 🥳 Here are the top 3 pieces of advice: 1. Take all shots that come your way: don’t apply to just one application or opportunity. Assume rejection and widen your top funnel. 2. When hunting for a co founder, think back to people in your college, professional work that you have a friendship with, and have worked together.. 3. Your environment shapes your beliefs and goals. Continually find people / networks that make you feel you can accomplish anything PS: What else would you add to this? #tech #startups #founders #ycombinator #entrepreneurship #linkedin

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🌍 EU Amazon Expansion Success Metrics: 90-Day Assessment Planning a launch into Europe? Here are some things to aim for in your first three months that will mean you're on the right track. Week 1-4 Targets: - 100 daily sessions - 3% conversion rate - 25 orders/week/market - 80% Buy Box win rate Critical Metrics: - Customer return rate <5% - TACOS under 30% - Inventory turnover >4x - Cross-border FBA fill rate >95% Red Flags: - High return rates in DE/FR - Poor review velocity - Listing suppression issues - FBA transfer delays Success Indicators: - Organic rank improvements - Local marketplace reviews - Subscribe & Save adoption - Cross-border sales growth Pro Tip: DE success often predicts UK/FR performance. Scale what works before new markets. #AmazonEU #GlobalExpansion #Ecommerce

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Ever wonder how Amazon pays almost no tax in the UK? Here’s how. EXAMPLE: Let’s say Amazon UK makes £100M in profit. Rather than paying tax on that full amount, Amazon UK pays £100M in licensing fees to a subsidiary in a low-tax country (like Luxembourg) to “use” the Amazon brand and technology. Since licensing fees are considered a business expense, Amazon UK’s taxable profit drops to £0. The profit shifts to the subsidiary, where taxes are much lower. The result? Minimal corporation tax in the UK, all through a perfectly legal IP strategy. Your IP is an asset. Whether you’re a startup or scaling up, how you manage your IP can make a huge difference to your bottom line. #entrepreneurship #businessgrowth #IPstrategy #taxplanning

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The majority of ecommerce companies struggle with low conversion rates during the summer. Here are 48 landing pages with inspiration on how to combat low conversion rates during the summer. Over the past 4 years, we have done CRO for Germany's top 1% D2C brands, including HelloFresh, SNOCKS, Giesswein, Purelei, and 108+ more, and generated more than 150 million in additional revenues. One thing that always helped me to come up with new winning ideas is to keep an eye on what market leaders are doing. I just curated 48 Landing Pages for my team. We already found 85 genius ideas that we will try out. If you want some inspiration to combat your low conversion rate during the summer: 1. Like this post 2. Comment "Landing Pages Please" or "Sharing is Caring" And I'll send them to you ✨ #ecommerce #conversions

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Expanding Beyond the UK: Strategic Market Choices for Amazon Sellers Key Insights from Mir Waleed, Scale Fortune The US stands as Amazon’s largest and most profitable marketplace, making it an ideal choice for scaling a brand. It offers immense growth potential but comes with intense competition, higher costs, and a distinct customer mindset. Germany is a natural progression for sellers, boasting high demand and significant purchasing power within the EU.  Sellers can benefit from streamlined logistics thanks to the EU infrastructure, but localising listings for the German market is essential to resonate with its audience. Japan, Amazon’s third-largest global marketplace, presents opportunities with affluent and loyal customers. However, localisation is critical due to cultural and language differences, necessitating substantial investment. #Amazon #Ecommerce #UKtoUS #GermanyMarket #JapanEcommerce #SellerTips #AmazonExpansion #GlobalStrategy

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The day always starts great for brands that have WhatsApp plugged in. €3,594 made in the morning before 10 AM. E-com businesses in Europe are adding 6-figures a month just from WhatsApp as a marketing channel. But there's more than just numbers - the convenience and immediacy of WhatsApp create a seamless shopping experience that keeps customers coming back and staying loyal to your brand. Seriously, without any FOMO - if you are not using WhatsApp yet, your brand is losing money de facto. DM me to see how we can fix this. #whatsappmarketing #emailmarketing #ecommercestrategy #emailmarketingtips

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Proud to hit a big sales milestone in just one year! 🚀 Focusing on Shopify over Amazon in the Dubai market has been a game-changer. Shopify’s flexibility, better profit margins, and full control over branding helped me scale faster. Excited for what’s next! 💪 #Ecommerce #Shopify #DubaiBusiness #Entrepreneurship

🔍 How #Wayflyer #Fees Work for E-Commerce! 🛒💸 Wayflyer offers flexible revenue-based financing for e-commerce businesses. #Here is a quick breakdown: 👇 #Flat Fee: Wayflyer charges a one-time flat fee instead of interest. No hidden costs! 🙀 (Yes, I know impressive!! 😸 ) #Revenue-Based Repayments: Repayments are made through a fixed percentage of your daily sales, adjusting with your business performance. #No Compounding Interest: Total repayment stays constant, simplifying cash flow management. #Fast #Funding: Access funds in as little as 24 hours to seize growth opportunities. Want to learn more?  👀 👀 Let's have a chat!! 💸 Click here 👇 https://lnkd.in/ewyBq9Mk

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GenZ-focused 60-minute clothes delivery app Slikk has raised $300K in its pre-seed round led by Better Capital, with participation from Untitledxyz Ventures. The proceeds will be used to scale to over 100 brands, set up a large-format dark store, and expand delivery coverage to 70% of Bangalore's pincodes, the company said in a press release. The startup also plans on expanding to other metropolitan cities in India, and broadening its offerings to include beauty, personal care, and home decor. Led by Akshay Gulati, Slikk delivers fresh styles daily, allowing users to explore the latest trends frequently. In order to stay up with the rapidly changing fashion industry, Slikk delivers the newest trends directly to its customers' doorsteps, with new styles arriving weekly. Initially launching in Bengaluru, the platform will soon extend to other cities. According to market research, the Indian apparel market is expected to reach $105. 50 billion by 2024, with the fast fashion segment growing from $9.90 billion in 2023 to $28. 84 billion by 2030.

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Is your growth stagnating? Many eCommerce brands are struggling to scale further. Growth happens when you move through 3 key zones: 1️⃣ Comfort Zone: Stuck with slow growth, relying on outdated strategies. 2️⃣ Friction Zone: Confront issues like low conversion rates and poor funnels. 3️⃣ Experiment Zone: Test ideas, fix friction points, and learn fast. 4️⃣ Growth Zone: Optimize, scale, and convert like never before. How to get there • Spot friction in your funnel. • Test bold ideas. • Prioritize what works. • Iterate consistently. P.S. Which zone is your brand in right now? 🚀

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Zepto raises $665M @ $3.6B valuation** 🤑 signifying venture capital investors belief that q-commerce 📦 will keep on growing and replace traditional kiranas (which modern retail 🛒 could never do). But why would they want to invest in Zepto Cafes??? ☕ It only partially competes with Zomato and Swiggy because it delivers only snacks and beverages 🍵🥤 but why do I feel it's a waste of money? Zepto Cafes are housed within the dark stores but it requires a different level of operational planning and expertise. 🔥 Competition is heating up in q-commerce with Flipkart entering ... Zepto is the only one with no access to a listed or rich parent's money 🏦. They are best served to stick to their core expertise 🛠️ and trying to survive. In my mind, they will be the most vulnerable eventually 🧨. #venturecapital #zepto #q-commerce

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The CMOs ask me this question - When is the right time for the brand to get an app? Mobile apps for D2C brands are still not as mainstream as email/SMS in the retention market. For Appbrew team, app is great acquisition tool too. We get that, there’s a stage at which every D2C brand should start looking out for an app. Here are key indicators that suggest it might be time for your brand to consider leveraging mobile apps: 1. Achieved Product-Market Fit (PMF) with High Customer NPS - When your brand consistently receives positive feedback and loyalty from customers, indicating strong satisfaction and retention. 2. Successful Paid Marketing Campaigns with Operational ROAS - When your paid marketing efforts yield a positive Return on Advertising Spend (ROAS), ensuring profitability and scalability. 3. Clear Understanding of Customer Digital Journey - When you've mapped out the customer's digital journey, understand their behavior and touchpoints across platforms. For your company to maximize the benefits of mobile apps, consider these criteria: -> Daily Order Volume: Handling more than 50-100 orders per day, ensuring scalability and demand. -> A clear understanding of App arbitrage: In terms of customer acquisition and retention -> Website Traffic: Garnering over 50,000 monthly users on your website, indicating a sizable online presence and customer base. If you’re someone who meets this criteria and still doesn’t have a mobile app - check Appbrew 🙂 Mobile apps are changing the dynamics for multiple D2C brands, stay tuned for more exciting insights on how to leverage them for your brand! #shopifyplus #dtc

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Google for Startups believes in Scholar Saver 🥂 Scholar Saver has been selected for the Google for Startups Cloud Program. Have we just received recognition from one of the largest tech giants on the planet? 💃😭🎀✨ Coming from a place where my co-founder Ashish and I’ve had to work really hard for every single opportunity, paying our own university fees, bootstrapping our startup from scratch, this feels like a breakthrough moment. It’s about every student out there struggling to manage their finances, feeling overwhelmed and stressed. I see you. I’ve been you. That’s why Scholar Saver is beyond my passion. I don’t want anyone to feel that kind of pressure. And now, Google sees us. They see our passion, our hustle, and our belief that we can change how students manage their finances. This isn’t just a partnership. It's validation that Google believes in our mission, to solve the billion dollar crisis of students dropping out due to financial stress. Let’s keep pushing boundaries together. If you’re a student or startup founder, don’t give up. ♻️ Feel free to share this with someone who needs to hear it.

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Damn. Zepto is at it again, set to raise yet another huge funding round 💰 This time, they're pulling in $310M at a boosted valuation of $5B. And get this - it's happening barely a month after their $665M Series F… So what’s driving this funding? ➝ Expansion and Competition: Zepto's gearing up to take on the big players like Blinkit, Swiggy Instamart, and newcomer Flipkart Minutes. This cash injection is their "ammunition" in the quick-commerce battleground. ➝ Aggressive Growth: Zepto's aiming to set up 700 dark stores by March 2025, up from the roughly 250 they have today./ ➝ Market Share Push: While they have an impressive Gross Order Value (GOV) of $1.5B, they are still chasing market leaders like Blinkit, which has a GOV of roughly $2.3B. ➝ Product Explosion: Zepto's product range is expanding quickly, jumping from 3,000 to 10,000 SKUs, so logically, they need money to support this expansion ➝ Supersized Stores: Bigger is better, right? Zepto's new dark stores are set to grow from 3,500 to 4,000 square feet. More space = more products = more $$$. That's all well and good, but what's really interesting to me is their funding frequency: they are raising capital every six months on average… The most obvious reason for this raise? IPO prep. CEO Aadit Palicha's playing the long game, viewing this as a "balance sheet building exercise" for their upcoming IPO. This funding round will also increase Zepto's valuation to $5 billion, a 40% jump from its last round just over a month ago, potentially positioning it better for a better IPO (or maybe another fundraise, depending on the markets). --- Thanks for reading! If you found this breakdown informative, there's more where that came from: ➝ Follow me here for regular updates and insights. ➝ Don't miss out on Up n' Running - your daily dose of Indian market breakdowns. Subscribe now to stay in the loop! https://lnkd.in/gfVRTF8W

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𝐀𝐦𝐚𝐳𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐞𝐞 Amazon is updating its Digital Services Fee! The fee varies based on your business address and the marketplaces you're active in. Stay ahead of the game and get the full scoop on Amazon's help page in Seller Central (SC) Here’s how the fee will apply if you’re established in: The UK: A digital services fee of 2% will apply on Selling on Amazon and FBA fees for transactions in the Canada, US, and Mexico stores. France: A digital services fee of 3% will apply on Selling on Amazon and FBA fees for transactions in the Canada, US, and Mexico stores. Italy, Spain, or Canada: A digital services fee of 3% will apply on Selling on Amazon fees for transactions in the Canada, US, and Mexico stores. Any other country: A digital services fee of 2% will apply on Selling on Amazon fees for transactions in the Canada store.

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