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The savvy shopper's guide to gift returns
The chaos of Christmas is over, but for many consumers the headache is just beginning. Dealing with the hassle of broken or unwanted gifts, unexpected credit card fees and confusing fine print leaves many lacking holiday cheer.
Internet access and use in 2013
Internet access and use is widespread amongst the EU population. In the EU28, 79% of households had access to the internet in 2013 and 76% had a broadband internet connection, compared with 55% and 42% respectively in 2007.
Protect yourself from online fraud this festive season
A new report by the European Consumer Centre Network (ECC-Net) takes a look at the scams faced by consumers when shopping online.
Mobile-friendly website provider champions Small Business Saturday
Telnames, a leader in self-service mobile-friendly websites for local businesses, has announced support for the UK’s first ever Small Business Saturday. The UK’s first Small Business Saturday is a day-long celebration of small and local businesses being held on 7th December 2013.
Nationwide first in UK to launch V.me by Visa Digital Wallet
Nationwide Building Society, in partnership with Visa Europe, has announced the launch of V.me by Visa, a digital wallet that will offer the Society’s over six and a half million credit and debit card customers an innovative new way to make shopping online faster, easier and more secure.
Shopped online and want your money back?
Bought a new 3D flat screen television and never got it? Or did you pay your supplier abroad and he delivered a faulty product? Don't worry, there is a cheap way to claim your money back.
Brits wait until after Christmas to hit the shops en masse
ShopperTrak has identified 28th and 27th December as the first and third busiest shopping days respectively in this year’s holiday calendar. Unsurprisingly the final Saturday before Christmas, 21st December, takes the second spot, with the remaining two pre-Christmas Saturdays in fourth and fifth position.
80% now regularly tweet, text or browse whilst watching TV
Millions of Brits are ‘double screening’ – by watching television, while playing computer games or texting and tweeting from a mobile phone or iPad at the same time, a new study has revealed.
Affiliate Window launches new relationship with Hyatt Hotels & Resorts
Leading global hospitality brand Hyatt Hotels & Resorts has appointed award-winning performance network Affiliate Window for the launch of a global affiliate marketing program.
Two thirds of parents admit to ‘snooping’ on children’s online and mobile activity
One in five parents have been ‘shocked’ by content they have discovered on their children’s emails, texts or Facebook account, a new report has found.
Don't ignore internet safety rules
There are some very simple guidelines we can follow to protect ourselves when using the internet.
Bennetts showcases Social Media success at Google conference
Bennetts, UK bike insurance specialist, has shared its social media success at Google's annual Finance@Google conference in London. Hannah Squirrell, Director of Marketing and eCommerce, was invited to showcase the brand's story following the launch of Bike Social, Bennetts' own networking site for bikers last year.
Easy does it for Spend and Raise
Leading charity shopping site easyfundraising.org.uk has announced the purchase of rival site spendandraise.com.
Dorchester Collection unveils brand new website
Dorchester Collection has unveiled its newly redesigned website, bringing all ten individual hotels together under its brand domain, mirroring how Dorchester Collection collates landmarks of individuality under one umbrella.
Easier internet “everything”
Are you someone who could be described as “tech-savvy”; keeping up with all the latest developments in technology and the Internet, whilst simultaneously finding the best broadband bundle deals and always staying well on top of your web security and virus issues?