July online retail sales get highest growth of the year
Online sales jumped 17% year-on-year during July, representing the highest growth this year, according to new data.
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Brits ‘use only 4 mobile apps regularly’
UK consumers use only four mobile apps regularly, with the most popular ones becoming part of a user’s daily routine, according to new research.
Brits 'use only 4 mobile apps regularly'
UK consumers use only four mobile apps regularly, with the most popular ones becoming part of a user’s daily routine, according to new research.
Salesforce app lets firms build online communities
Salesforce.com is testing an application that lets companies build social networks for their customers to interact with the brand.
eBay tests same-day delivery with ‘eBay Now’
eBay is testing a same-day delivery service dubbed eBay Now, as the online marketplace looks to rival Amazon.
Right to reply- Online retail sales up 25% show high street needs flexibility
Online sales were up a dramatic 25% on the previous July, while the high street slumped, according to new data from BDO. Adam Stewart, Marketing Director at Rakuten’s Play.com argues that figures don’t herald the death of the high street, but retailers need a more flexible supply chain to shift stock.
Olympics retail trends: High streets slump but online traffic booms
As high street shops suffer as people stay at home to watch the Olympics, online shopping network Shopping.com reports a sharp increase in online traffic, particularly for sports and fitness gear.
Amazon plans same day delivery- a threat to the high street?
Amazon is planning on offering a premium ‘same day delivery’ option for its US customers, in a move that could put further pressures on ecommerce firms and high street retailers alike.
‘My Iceland’ campaign focuses on social feedback
Frozen food retailer Iceland has embraced social media as part of its new ‘My Iceland’ marketing campaign to generate customer feedback about their in-store experiences.
Right to reply: ‘Handbag fever’ shows Brits hunger for luxury brands
The UK shows the most desire for luxury handbags and leads the way with search with 422 searches per 1,000 internet users, according to recent research from the Luxury Society & Digital Luxury Group. Mark Haviland MD of Rakuten LinkShare UK, the world’s largest affiliate network, which works with several luxury brands, looks at the … [Read more…]