UK Archives

Shoppers ‘avoid retailers that don’t offer returns’

September 16, 2019

Beeswax expands ‘Bidder as service’ ad platform with new EMEA team

More than half (53%) of shoppers are avoiding retailers that don’t offer free returns and more than a third (34%) of shoppers avoid shopping with retailers with no clear returns or exchange policy.

UK PM’s plans ‘to collect data on gov.uk users’ sparks investigation

September 13, 2019

The UK Prime Minister has reportedly asked civil servants to collect “targeted and personalised” data on users of the government website, sparking an investigation from the UK communications watchdog.

Menkind snaps up online gift retailer Qwerkity

September 13, 2019

UK gifts and gadgets retailer Menkind has announced today it has completed the acquisition of Qwerkity, a mail order and online gift business from its previous owners, The Book People.

Investment in UK AI companies hits all-time high

September 12, 2019

Investment in UK-based artificial intelligence (AI) companies has reached record levels after the first six months of 2019 saw more investment than the entirety of last year, according to new data.

UK consumers excited by arrival of 5G (but fearful of driverless cars and AI)

September 12, 2019

Biometrics, 5G and wearable tech top the list of modern technologies UK consumers are most excited about, according to new research.

Three quarters of IT teams ‘don’t understand marketing buzzwords’

September 11, 2019

Over three quarters (77%) of IT teams don’t understand marketing buzzwords, according to new research.

Post purchase marketing: Direct messages to recent customers boosts loyalty

September 10, 2019

Communicating directly with customers once they have made a purchase during the shipping and returns period can significantly increase repurchase rates for online retailers, according to new research.

Fashion ecommerce trends: 63% of shoppers turn to user-generated reviews for sizing guide

September 9, 2019

Reviews and social proof could prove key in reversing the issue of fashion returns, according to new research.

A nation on pause: UK firms holding back on technological investments

September 5, 2019

UK organisations are not innovating fast enough, and business leaders cite public nervousness as their main barrier to adopting emerging tech, according to new research.

British shoppers ‘may avoid buying from brands outside of the UK post-Brexit’

September 3, 2019

Brexit confusion over tax increases, delivery times and data ownership could stop British consumers making international purchases after 31st October 2019, according to new research.