Debenhams connects online with bricks-and-mortars
Debenhams recently announced 167 of its chain stores will be offering free Wi-Fi to customers on smartphones, allowing shoppers to launch the retailer's mobile app or online store to enhance their...
View ArticlePoor economy leads online grocery sites in UK to offer more sales, discounts
MySupermarket and Savoo recently teamed up to create new discounts and promotions for online British shoppers in response to consumer demands due to the down economy.Research from Savoo revealed the...
View ArticleVoucher site founder shares insights
In an interview with London Loves Business, Mark Pearson, founder of MyVoucherCodes.co.uk, said the discount voucher website market is becoming increasingly competitive, as more shoppers in the U.K....
View ArticleOnline brands apply for top domain names
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers, also known as Icann, has been collecting submissions for new internet address endings as the digital sphere transitions to a new environment....
View ArticleDrivers of voucher site growth
An online store specifically offering discount codes and vouchers for well-known brands and retailers is no longer a unique internet haven. Instead, daily deal websites and voucher platforms are...
View ArticleBranding to boost loyalty
At the World Potato Congress in Edinburgh, Scotland, Rick Bourne, category director for Asda UK, discussed the importance of creating a trusted brand to improve consumer loyalty and drive sales....
View ArticleEnhancing the online experience
Many retailers are looking for ways to provide a seamless shopping experience on their online store during peak traffic times to reduce consumer complaints and boost repeat purchases.In a Q&A piece...
View ArticleUK Online market to reach $77 billion
The latest research from Interactive Media in Retail Group revealed the estimated value of the U.K. online retail market will exceed 77 billion in 2012, growing 13 percent year-over-year.The study...
View ArticleTechnology boosts engagement efforts
Snow + Rock, a ski clothing and equipment retailer, has significantly increased visitors to its online store through the use of new search and navigation technology to enhance the shopping experience...
View ArticleJohn Lewis focusing on ecommerce, not bricks-and-mortars
John Lewis Partnership reported the recent growth of its online store is an indication that ecommerce in the U.K. has become a top priority.The leaders of John Lewis said 25 percent of the retailer's...
View ArticleHigh street adjusting to the age of ecommerce
It seems as if every retailer now manages an online store in order to take advantage of the growing number of U.K. shoppers opting for an ecommerce purchase over an in-store buy.According to a recent...
View ArticleForecast: Online sales to grow 15 percent through 2016
Data from MarketResearch.com predicts online retail sales will grow at a compound annual rate of 15 percent from now through 2016, driven by high demand from consumers looking for convenience and...
View ArticleDebenhams launches German ecommerce site
Debenhams recently deployed its first foreign language online store in Germany as part of its plans to expand into international markets. Debenhams currently has stores in the U.K., Ireland and...
View ArticleUK leads Nordic purchases
The Ecommerce in the Nordics 2012 report found the U.K. is the largest foreign market for online Nordic purchases.The study revealed 40 percent of Nordic shoppers purchase from foreign websites, with...
View ArticleRetailers focus solely on online presence
The current economic climate is having noticeable effects on all industries, creating fluctuations in consumer confidence and limiting growth for many industries. As a result, many retailers are...
View ArticleOnline startup tips from the experts
Net-A-Porter's founder Megan Quinn recently shared some lessons she learned when she launched her online store, which doubled turnover each year until she sold the site in 2010 for £350...
View ArticleYouView launch plans
YouView, an internet television project based in the U.K., is set to launch at the end of July. The initiative is a collaboration between BBC and ITV PLC broadcasters, Channel Five and Channel 4 from...
View ArticleRetail stores may transform into showrooms
A recent study from Capgemini analysed the evolving consumer behaviour in the U.K. and worldwide, and how these changes are affecting traditional and digital retailers.The study revealed modern-day...
View ArticleMajority of companies want a mobile website
A recent study by OnePoll revealed 76 percent of small and medium-sized businesses in the U.K. do not have a mobile-optimised website, but 89 percent of those stores want one. Enabling shoppers to...
View ArticleMultichannel strategies vary by retailer
Many retailers do not realise they must develop their own unique strategy when deploying a multichannel selling campaign. Although some industries and sectors may benefit from making an online store...
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