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Brits declare their love on the loo via social networks
New Yahoo! Mail has launched research unveiling Generation 140 - the changed face of Britain's online communications following the explosive growth of social networks.
Britain’s new coupon clipping heroes
Cutting out coupons from the back of packets may be a thing of the past, but research has uncovered a new generation of British coupon clippers thriving on the digital alternative.
Former Marine Commando takes fitness business on-line
Having established a thriving exercise business in Hampshire, ex-Royal Marine commando Simon Weatherall is taking his fitness philosophy on-line.
New range of Salomon footwear available from E-Outdoor
E-Outdoor, a leading retailer of branded outdoor clothing and equipment, has launched a brand new range of Salomon footwear at their Northampton, Rugby and online stores.
Skoda finds Facebook’s loveliest and meanest people
In November last year, Skoda set out to find Facebook’s meanest and loveliest people, and reward them with brand new, award-winning Skodas.
Shopping online with credit cards now the norm
The ease and speed of shopping online using credit cards has transformed the way we buy everything from books and gadgets to flights, hotel stays and tickets for gigs, shows and sports events.
Glamping may not be an option as festival ticket prices surge
With the UK’s festival season just around the corner, new research from shopping comparison website Kelkoo reveals that unsuspecting revellers are now paying 58% more for tickets than they did five years ago.
Wsh u wr here: Brits send holiday texts, not postcards
You're settling in to your holiday and having the time of your life. So you'll want to drop a postcard home to share your experience with the folks back home. Right?
Act now on m-commerce to unlock £1.3bn boost to economy
Mobile shopping could deliver a £4.5bn boost to Britain’s economy by 2016 and a further £13bn by 2021, according to new research by online marketplace eBay.
Lyle & Scott launch Facebook store
Lyle & Scott has launched its first social media commerce store. The new application by e-commerce specialists BT Fresca means customers can now make purchases with the Scottish fashion brand on Facebook.
Online shoppers frequently abandon their shopping cart
Shopping cart abandonment continues to rise despite retailers’ best efforts to curb the problem, according to research from Royal Mail Tracked.
Audi Sport launches Facebook page
Audi Sport is now present on the social network "Facebook" website just in time for the 24 hour race at Le Mans on June 11/12. The new virtual meeting place attracted more than 1,000 motorsport fans within a few hours.
Hacking - how accessible is it?
The extent of online hacker tutorials is revealed by CPP, who is urging people to take steps to protect themselves from online hackers, where possible.
frooly launches online market places
Following a successful beta period frooly, the local online market place, has officially launched. frooly's aim is to provide independent merchants with an online space that allows them to reach their local communities on a city by city basis.
Prepaid cards - shopping online the secure way
There are some amazing bargains to be had on the internet, but occasionally, the deals on offer are just too good to be true. In fact, a Eurostat report reveals that 7% of internet users in the UK suffered financial loss in 2010, through phishing or pharming attacks or fraudulent payment card use. This compares with a European average of just 3%.