Retail
iBeacons - What you need to know
Nope that’s not an air freshener on the wall in Tesco’s, it’s an iBeacon - Apple’s newest way to provide iPhone users and other iOS devices location based information via Bluetooth low-energy wireless technology.
UK consumers no longer in fear of ‘Big Brother’ - as long as he plays nice
New research released by Webtrends looks at British attitudes towards data sharing in 2014. It reveals that, despite common perceptions of ‘Big Brother’, UK consumers are surprisingly relaxed about sharing their data with businesses.
Agent Provocateur attracts a global audience with Content Acceleration network
CDNetworks has been chosen by Agent Provocateur, the premium British lingerie retailer, to optimise website performance and help drive growth in international markets such as the US, China, and the Middle East. CDNetworks' content acceleration platform will enable Agent Provocateur to increase global online sales and avoid website downtime.
eBay and Argos move to next stage of Click & Collect partnership
Argos has announced that they have entered an agreement to extend their offering of Click & Collect services via Argos stores.
Amazon makes improvements and innovations in cross border delivery network
Amazon is working hard every day to provide its European customers with the widest selection of products and fast delivery at the click of a button.
How to analyse your company’s website
The internet has undeniably transformed the face of modern day business, with websites emerging as key players in the advertising, information and commercial transaction strategies, of most contemporary companies.
The value of cashback sites in the US market
With advertisers increasing their spend on performance marketing campaigns, it is no surprise to see the channel coming under greater scrutiny.
Smartwear: Amazon.co.uk launches new Wearable Technology Store
Amazon.co.uk has launched a Wearable Technology Store, featuring more than 100 different wearable devices including activity trackers, smart watches, smart glasses, wearable cameras and more.
BEST launches revamped website
Designer cooker hood specialist BEST is thrilled to announce it has refreshed its website to improve user experience and reflect the aspirational products on offer.
Virtual fitting room data shows 7% increase in Average Basket Value
The basket value of online clothes shoppers who use a virtual fitting room while making their purchase is an average of 7% higher than shoppers who don't, more than offsetting the general 1% decrease in average basket values experienced by UK clothing e-tailers over the last year.
Taking consumer rights into the digital age
Good news for Europe's more than 507 million consumers: as of today, new EU legislation will bolster their rights throughout the European Union.
How to give your business a boost
Running a successful and growing business seems to be getting more and more complicated by the day. As if dealing with finances and recruitment issues weren’t enough, the unprecedented digital ‘boom’ over the past few years has created a whole new pile of issues and challenges to overcome.
How visible is your business?
You’ve got an awesome looking website, a great brand and a good social media following, yet web generated sales just don’t seem to be happening. In addition, the number of clicks through to your site from key search terms seem to be few and far between, and getting less each month.
Online shopping bloopers cost Brits £5bn
UK online shoppers have on average £107 worth of unused internet purchases lying around their home which they have never used. Collectively this equates to unused goods bought on the web, totalling a whopping £5bn, according to a new survey of the nation’s online shopping habits by the Money Advice Service.
TopCashback launches Home & Garden Hub
TopCashback has launched its Home & Garden Hub, where consumers can access the very best home and garden cashback deals on the market.