Sports brand Adidas has launched the ‘adiVERSE Virtual Footwear Wall’, letting in-store shoppers browse and order trainers online.
Retailers ‘more than double their following on social media sites’
The majority retailers are more than doubling their following on various social media platforms over the past six months, according to a new study.
BBC to cut 360 online jobs as web budget slashed by 25%
The BBC is to cut about 200 websites in a cost-cutting drive, resulting in the loss of up to 360 jobs at the broadcaster over the next two years.
Google takes on Groupon with ‘Offers’ voucher scheme
Google is testing an online voucher scheme called that would give users discounts for limited time deals, in a move that would place it in direct competition with Groupon, the firm it tried to buy late last year.
Cold weather helps UK online retail sales beat expectations
Shoppers in the UK spent a total of £6.8 billion online during December, equivalent to £111 per person, with sales up by 7% on November and by 25% on December 2009, marking a record high, according to new research.
A new diet plan… for your email
Email expert Dr Monica Seeley has launched a ‘5-day diet plan’ aimed at companies looking to reduce the weight of their corporate inboxes.
Shazam and Syfy make ‘Being Human’ first Taggable TV series
Shazam has partnered with Syfy to launch the first, series-long ‘TV Tagging’ initiative with the cable channel’s new, original scripted series, Being Human.
BT expands free wi-fi access with new iPad App
BT has launched a new free mobile application that will help connect BT home broadband customers with an iPad to its network of over 2 million wi-fi hotspots.
Cloud computing still a mystery to most SMEs
SME adoption of cloud computing is on the rise, but the technology remains a mystery to most, according to the results of a new survey.
Amazon buys LoveFilm ‘for £200m’
Amazon has bought Lovefilm, in a deal that reportedly values the UK-based DVD rental and online video company at £200m.