Online retail trends: UK leads Europe for Internet shopping
The UK and Denmark are the biggest web shoppers amongst EU countries, according to new research.
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TV-like buying dominates online video deals- report
Almost all online video advertisers in the UK are buying their ad in a TV-like way, indicating the cost-per-action model is no longer working for video advertisers, according to new research.
Amazon goes on the offensive: card readers, 3D printing store, video shorts and DRM-free comics
With headlines last week focussing on Amazon’s unexpectedly high quarterly loses, it’s easy to miss just how how far and wide the company is continuing to expand and experiment across the digital landscape. Here are four new products or shifts worth keeping an eye on…
EasyJet tests iBeacon to ‘enhance airport experience’
Easyjet is testing Apple’s iBeacon technology across European airports,letting users receive in-app interactions using nearby signals “to enhance the in airport experience”.
Free Wi-Fi improves customer spend… but most users still struggle to get online
Offering free Wi-Fi at a venue increases customer spend and length of stay, but 66% of people are still confused about how to access public hotspots, according to new research.
Ecommerce white paper: 7 steps for achieving global success
How can businesses harness the power of global ecommerce solutions in what is a rapidly changing and increasingly competitive commerce landscape? This new Whitepaper from Amaze offers a step-by-step process to taking online retail to international audiences.
Small firms ignore mobile marketing at their peril- report
Over 3.2 million businesses are due to miss out on £52.6bn in revenues in the next 12 months alone because they haven’t switched on to mobile, according to new research.
eBay expands Argos partnership to 650 stores
eBay and Argos have extended their Click & Collect partenership, allowing eBay shopper to collect their purchases from 650 UK stores.
Customer service trends: Just 33% of tweets answered successfully by retailers
UK retailers are performing poorly on social media for customer service, but are becoming more effective at answering email enquiries, according to new research.
Firms need to plan for web surge this World Cup
Firms need to be more prepared than ever to handle the increased traffic from the 2014 FIFA World Cup, with a quarter of all Brits planning to watch the tournament on the web, according to new research.