E-commerce Archives

Amazon forced to ditch ‘next-day delivery’ claim ?

August 14, 2018

Amazon is to be told to stop claiming its Prime service guarantees next-day delivery by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), according to a news report.

Ticketmaster clamps down on touts with Seatwave and GetMeIn closure

August 13, 2018

Ticketmaster is shutting down its secondary resale sites Seatwave and GetMeIn in a bid to combat touts selling tickets at hugely inflated prices.

Love Island fuels ‘fast fashion’ industry growth

August 13, 2018

Reality show Love Island series helped the show’s official sponsor Missguided, double website visits from the television show’s fans, according to new data.

US ecommerce platform BigCommerce opens London European HQ

August 13, 2018

US e-commerce platform BigCommerce is contributing to London’s growth in this sector as it sets up shop in the UK.

Retail trends: Keeping up with technology now top concern for shop owners

August 13, 2018

Keeping up with technological innovations is now the greatest challenge faced by retailers, according to new research.

Video viral of the week: Security team hack into family’s Alexa

August 10, 2018

As one of the most dominant smart devices on the market, do we really know what, and who, we’re welcoming into our homes when purchasing a secondhand Amazon Echo? In this video, online security experts vpnMentor investigated the accessibility of Amazon Echo by hacking into one unsuspecting family’s device – highlighting how easily it could … [Read more…]

Top ecommerce tips: Why focusing on product imagery will drive brand advocacy

August 10, 2018

Product can make or break a retailer – and if product display pictures are used correctly, they can be effective brand ambassadors. David Brint, CEO at imaging and workflow specialist SpinMe, offers three tips for creating a compelling and consistent imaging strategy to help customers make informed purchasing decisions.

Wunderman buys Gorilla Group to boost commerce tools for clients

August 8, 2018

WPP-owned global marketing agency Wunderman has acquired commerce experience agency, Gorilla Group.

Vue Cinema hit by backlash for online payments delay

August 6, 2018

Vue incurred a massive amount of backlash this week when, customers were entered into a queue on its website to complete transactions.

There’s an app for that…but is it worth space on my screen?

August 2, 2018

Apps lose 77% of their users in the first three days, so retailers need to ensure that theirs deliver experiences worth the storage space. John Gillan, Managing Director UK and Northern Europe, Criteo looks at how they can prevent shoppers from hitting delete.