Best Buy launches UK shop on Facebook
Best Buy has launched a Facebook shop for UK web users following on from the opening of its online store on November 4th.
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Top 5 tips: Selling online at Christmas
Online shoppers in the UK are expected to spend £162 billion per year on products via the internet by the end of 2020. This burgeoning market is one that small businesses should not ignore. Thomas Vollrath, CEO, 123-Reg offers a guide to getting the most out of this Christams.
Brits say 'no way' to paying £400 for an iPad
The latest research from Broadbandgenie.co.uk has shown that most UK consumers won’t dream of paying £400 for an Apple iPad, despite the desirability of the UK’s number one new gadget.
Brits say ‘no way’ to paying £400 for an iPad
The latest research from Broadbandgenie.co.uk has shown that most UK consumers won’t dream of paying £400 for an Apple iPad, despite the desirability of the UK’s number one new gadget.
VAT rise ‘will spark rise in targeted marketing campaigns’
On the 1st January, the UK’s rate of VAT will rise to 20%. Research released today from affiliate network LinkShare, reveals that targeted marketing campaigns will be the most effective way to win business in the post-raise world. 30% of marketers* claim that mass marketing techniques will give way to individualised campaigns in 2011.
Men Vs. Women: Xmas online shopping habits revealed
Men are more likely to buy high-tech gifts this year, while women are more likely to choose toys and games, with CDs and DVDs proving most popular with both sexes, according to new research.
Public Sector cuts ‘impact retail spend this Christmas’
More than a third of people intend to reduce their spend this Christmas, with 65% of people planning to start their shopping early in order to spread the cost in the wake of the Government’s spending cuts, according to a new forecast.
Control and measurement ‘biggest hurdles to social media success’
There remain some significant challenges for brands, such as control and ROI, before they invest more heavily in social media, according to new research from the Internet Advertising Bureau – the trade association for digital advertising and ISBA, the Voice of British Advertisers.
Asos woos independent designers in online fashion push
Asos is developing a new feature on its online fashion that it hopes will encourage smaller, independent designers to sell through its website.
UK display ad market grows 34%: Facebook remains top dog
UK consumers were exposed to 221 billion display ads during the thirds quarter of this year, representing a 34% rise on the same period last year.