Play.com plans European expansion?
UK online retailer Play.com has reportedly hired investment firm Lazard to investigate opportunities for expansion, with a focus on Europe.
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10m Brits use mobile shopping…but 83% have experienced problems
10 million online consumers in the UK made a transaction using a mobile device in the last year but, in what should be a convenient and simple way to shop, 83% of these experienced problems when conducting such mobile transactions, according to a new poll.
Online coupons grow as consumer package goods get web right
Latest tracking data from North America confirms that the coupon industry is accelerating thanks to online coupon download platforms. Individual coupons from brands as well as aggregators such as Groupon are changing the nature of vouchers and online promotion use. The trend will be followed in Europe, Latin America and Asia…
Retail sector leads fight against cyber-crime
In the war against cybercrime it seems brands are finally fighting back, with the online retail sector leading the charge. According to a report out from WIPO, there were more cases filed against cybersquatters in 2010 than ever before, with 91% of the 2,696 brand infringement cases successfully concluded in favour of the brand owner.
New boss at Nokia UK
Nokia has appointed former Nokia Turkey and Nokia Ireland MD Conor Pierce as general manager for the UK.
Mobile data roaming charges feeling unfair? The European Commission agrees
Only a few weeks ago we predicted that after hitting out at mobile phone network operators over inflated call charges, The Commission would turn its attention to their exorbitant data pricing across Europe. And that’s exactly what Neelie Kroes – the EU’s ‘digital agenda commissioner’ – is issuing warnings about. The industry has “not given … [Read more…]
Smartphones, apps and dating site fees added to UK’s inflation basket
Shopping in the UK has officially gone digital, with smartphones and their apps being added to the typical basket of goods used to calculate inflation.
Right to reply: Consumers to foot €10bn cost of new EU digital legislation?
The IMRG has warned that the current draft of Europe’s Consumer Rights Directive could undermine protection for users of digital services.
Guest comment: Great usability is pure brand experience
Creating a successful online brand experience is about much more than just good design. Albert Pusch, head of marketing at FACT-Finder, explains why functionality is key to winning over customers.
Top tips: Mobile marketing in financial apps – how to get the best out of your solution
Somewhat late to the party, 2011 is billed as the year that the financial services sector will truly embrace the mobile. Other sectors have been more forthcoming in driving mobile revenues but perhaps the mobile marketing opportunity for finance products and services is worth waiting for? James Richards, Director of mobinetic, IE, takes a closer … [Read more…]