retail
UK sees highest ever monthly online sales growth- fuelled by smartphone spending
The latest figures from the IMRG Capgemini e-Retail Sales Index have revealed that online retail sales in November recorded their highest ever month-on-month (MoM) growth since the Index launched 15 years ago – up 40%.
Marks & Spencer tops UK ‘Customer Loyalty Index’
Marks & Spencer [M&S] has topped a poll to find out to which clothing brand or retailer UK shoppers are most loyal.
Rise of the midnight shopper: Black Friday deals sparks rise in night owls
Research from HookLogic has highlighted a new UK shopping trend, which saw a peak in conversions at 1am on Black Friday, with traffic peaking just before – shoppers were clearly aiming to make the most of potential discounts as early as possible.
Top tips: How a fit-centric approach can re-frame the purchase journey for apparel shoppers


The ability to identify and understand customers is valuable to any retailer, in any sector. But, for apparel retailers, there is a set of attributes that stand head and shoulders – above any other: fit. Stuart Simms, chief executive officer, Fits.me, looks at the challenges of appealing to clothes shoppers online.