Cybercrime costs UK £10.9bn per year – report
The annual cost of fraud and cybercrime in the UK is £10.9bn – the equivalent of £210 per adult, according to new research.
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Amazon comes to high street with more bricks-and mortar shops
Amazon is planning to open physical convenience stores as the online retail giant expands its push into the grocery market.
Crowdsourcing- the new weapon in supermarket pricing strategies?
The cost of UK groceries and highlights the difference in price between supermarkets, off licences, convenience stores and independent supermarkets, according to a new crowdsourced study.
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.
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.
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.
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.
4am shopping binges: eBay looks at changing online retail habits
To coincide with its 21st anniversary, eBay has launched its first UK Retail Report – opening up its search and sales data to show the way the UK shops today.
UK online sales up 16% in August
The IMRG Capgemini eRetail Sales Index has revealed that the long awaited heatwave that much of the UK experienced last month, as well as the hottest August day in three years, is likely to have contributed significantly to the strong performance of the Index.
Online shopping habits by region: Focus on user experience is key
There are clear differences between countries in terms of their spending habits, security concerns and preferences when shopping online, according to new research.