Internet
Online retailers taking greater slice of retail sales
Over the first six months of 2009, monthly e-tail sales grew at an average rate of 14 per cent year-on-year. Over the same period, total UK retail sales saw an average monthly drop of 3.4 per cent as the economic downturn continued to affect consumer spending.
Silver surfers on the increase
A new study from Just Retirement reveals how silver surfers could soon be set to overtake their younger counterparts in the internet savvy stakes. The survey of 7,000 over 50's reveals the extent to which the internet is becoming a crucial lifeline for many, particularly those aged over 70.
Men dominate Britain's 'online high street'
The stereotype of the female shopaholic could soon be an image of the past, as new research shows that Britain's ‘online high street' is increasingly dominated by men.
Car dealers lag behind on ecommerce
The vast majority of the UK’s car dealers are missing out on valuable aftersales income by failing to offer an effective aftersales ecommerce facility on their websites.
Recession hits retailers’ IT, but some bright spots
Proof that the recession has hit retailers hard is clear from the list of top 100 companies surveyed by Martec International for the IT in Retail report, sponsored by BT Expedite.