Is Showrooming the Future of the High Street?
One in four retailers now expect physical stores to become more like showrooms in the future, where consumers can sample products instore to buy online, according to new research.
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UK job data: Most media firms creating jobs this year
Over half (56%) of firms in the media sector will create jobs this year, consistent with the national cross sector average, according to new research from Barclays.
South Korean TV and banks paralysed by hack attack
South Korea has been hit by a suspected cyber-attack that has paralysed computer networks at broadcasters and banks.
Kim Dotcom to launch Mega email?
Controversial web tycoon Kim Dotcom has announced plans to launch an encrypted email service to complement his free cloud storage tool Mega.
UK 4G Auction raises £1bn less than expected: winners revealed
Ofcom has raised £2.34bn in its UK 4G auction, providing widespread access to superfast mobile internet across many parts of the country. However, this amount was around £1bn less than it was hoping for.
FundTheGap debuts UK crowd-funding platform
FundTheGap, a new online equity fundraising platform for start-ups and small businesses looking to raise up to £2m of investment, has launched to offer businesses a new online fundraising channel.
Can Government forum save UK’s high streets?
The UK Government is setting up a national Future High Streets Forum to make sure other retailers do not go the way of HMV, Blockbuster, Jessops and Comet.
US mail stops Saturday deliveries… but packages continue for ecommerce
The US Postal Service plans to stop delivering letter mail on Saturdays in a bid to ease financial struggles, but it will continue delivering packages six days a week as online retail soars.
UK adult industry launches xxxaware.co.uk
The UK adult industry has launched a new initiative aimed at addressing the issue of child protection from adult material.
Twitter passwords stolen as hackers hit social network
Twitter was hacked over the weekend, resulting in the passwords of up to 250,000 user accounts being exposed.