More orders using ‘next day’ delivery than ‘economy’ for first time
Online retail order growth was up 18.2% year-on-year in August, with more orders for “next day” deliveries than economy ones for the first time, according to new research.
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Mastercard woos ecommerce tech firms with API developer platform
Mastercard has launched a series of new Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) designed to make it easier for developers to incorporate the payment firm’s services into ecommerce apps.
Over 55s are prepared to spend £5k on a holiday – even out of season
Consumers aged 55 and above are now prepared to part with £5k for off peak travel abroad, but travel brands are failing to serve tailored ads on relevant channels to capture this audience.
Ecommerce stats: UK shoppers “least tolerant of poor performance” in Europe
More than three-quarters of European online customers are willing to exceed minimum order thresholds for free delivery, but Brits are most likely to be put off by poor performing sites, according to new research.
Apple and Bluetooth: the new shining beacon of retail?
By ditching the headphone jack, Apple is turning its users onto the possibilities of Bluetooth- and the word of tracking beacons guiding shoppers round stores. David Philippson, Managing Director – Mobile Solutions, Criteo looks at how beacons will bridge the gap between ionline and offline retail.
Loyalty schemes prove popular with Brits
A new study finds 59% of British shoppers would be encouraged to spend more with a brand if they had a loyalty programme.
Take control of the rudder: How online retailers can overcome three key barriers to business agility
Jean-Pierre Ullmo, VP EMEA Sales at Changepoint looks at three key barriers to retailer agility, and explains how they can be overcome.
Two-fifths of Brits see the mobile phone as the future of money
41% of UK consumers now view the mobile phone as their preferred alternative to a payment card, according to a study by Mastercard.
Six tips for taking stock ahead of the Christmas shopping season
With retailers and marketers already getting their festive campaigns in place, Michele Dupré, group vice president of retail, hospitality and distribution for Verizon, offers six tips for preparing for the Christmas shopping season.
lastminute.com group buys travel social network WAYN
Lastminute.com group, has acquired WAYN, Where Are You Now?, to further enhance its content offering across the group’s European travel sites.