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Summer luggage: Brits go pink to match the suntan
Twenga, the most comprehensive shopping search engine, details the trends appearing as summer approaches. It seems Brits are already preparing to take off, or drive off to the sun as searches for cabin luggage are up by 106%*, handbags up by 91%* and luggage sets up by 41%*.
Bikini bodies: British women let battle begin
Twenga, the most comprehensive shopping search engine, reveals that fitness equipment, tanning articles and slimming products are gaining popularity as British women are getting ready to brave their summer bikinis.
Start selling first, register later, on Exchange and Mart
ExchangeandMart.co.uk is welcoming newcomers to the online marketplace by making selling on the site even easier. Removing the need to register before uploading an ad on the site, Exchange and Mart is helping first-time sellers start advertising without delay.
Yahoo! has the inside track on the Royal Wedding
With the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton less than a month away, people's interest in the big event is growing exponentially - searches worldwide on Yahoo! for the royal wedding have increased 8 million percent since the engagement was announced and 106% just in the last month on Yahoo! UK.
Motorists search online but still won’t buy online, says Manheim
Motorists lack the confidence to buy a car online, research by Manheim Auctions has revealed. Despite spending an average of 18 hours online researching a car before they make a purchase, taking the plunge and buying online is still a step too far.
Tesco launches Tesco Cars
Tesco has announced the launch of Tesco Cars, a brand new online service giving customers direct access to thousands of great value, well maintained, independently checked used cars, without the hassle, stress or sales pressure typically associated with the industry.
Realise Digital to develop marketing strategy for Beauty Town
Realise Digital has been hired by Dynamo Games to develop and carry out a marketing programme for Beauty Town, a new Facebook game that aims to promote positive messages about female body image.
British Airways awards key WiFi contract to Spectrum Interactive
Spectrum Interactive has announced that it is to provide public WiFi services at some of the biggest and busiest airline lounges across the UK, through a new contract with one of the world’s leading premium airlines, British Airways.
Mr Fruitness, the fruity superhero on Facebook
Mr Fruitness, the protagonist of the European "Fruitness, Enjoy it!" project, has a new page on Facebook. The campaign is being promoted by CSO (Centro Servizi Ortofrutticoli), the Italian government and the European Union to encourage the consumption of peaches and nectarines, pears, kiwifruit and plums among children in the UK, Sweden, Poland, Germany and Austria with the aim of fighting childhood obesity.
Social enterprises get social for success
Social enterprises are embracing social media and succeeding because of it according to new research from O2. The survey of more than 500 social enterprises, conducted ahead of this week’s Voice 11 event, suggests social media channels such as Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter will help these businesses add an average of £212,000 to their bottom line.
Expedia launches new rewards program
Expedia.com, the online travel agency, today unveiled the Expedia Rewards program, a first-of-its-kind program created for loyal Expedia customers.
Qype rewards reviewers with Birthday Bingo
Qype, consumer reviews site, is celebrating its 5th birthday with the launch of Birthday Bingo, a six-week prize bonanza.
Airline market rebound spurs growth in mobile tickets
One in every seven bar coded boarding passes worldwide will be delivered to passengers' mobile devices within 2 years, according to the latest forecasts from Juniper Research, juniperresearch.com.
Consumers consider shopping online more environmentally friendly
With the launch of Climate Week 2011, IMRG research has revealed a significant increase in consumer perception of the ‘green’ impact of online shopping.
LinkedIn reaches 100 million members worldwide
LinkedIn has announced reaching a major milestone in its development: 100 million professionals are now members of the largest professional network worldwide.