Retail

Blink and it’s booked

Blink Booking, a new business with its sights set on revolutionising how people book and pay for their accommodation, has launched in the UK.

Affiliate Window first to market with mobile innovation

Leading performance network, Affiliate Window has seen consistent growth in the amount of mobile traffic and sales with latest reports indicating that 7% of all network sales currently transact through a mobile device or tablet, a figure predicted to increase to 13% by year end.

Micro Scooters UK partners with Maxymiser to grow online sales

Maxymiser, expert in multivariate testing, personalisation and optimisation solutions, today announces it has been appointed by leading scooter manufacturer Micro Scooters UK to optimise the micro-scooters.co.uk site.

Commission Junction announces partnership with MyMCart

The mobile advertising industry is now worth £203.2 million (2011 IAB AdSpend study) which means that affiliate publishers need to keep pace with the evolving platforms and ensure their sites are mobile friendly.

Loake launches new e-commerce website

Loake, the classic English shoemaker, has launched a new website and shop at loake.co.uk. The new transactional website has been designed and developed by Screen Pages, the e-commerce agency, using Magento.

Publishing platform CreateSpace launches in Europe

Amazon has announced that CreateSpace has launched in Europe enabling authors and publishers around the world to independently publish and distribute their books in print on Amazon.co.uk, Amazon.de, Amazon.fr, Amazon.es, Amazon.it and Amazon.com.

Shopping technologies to drive £2.4bn sales growth for UK retail sector

Using technology to enhance the shopping experience like never before could present each of the UK’s 10 largest retailers with additional sales of £235m by 2014, eBay reveals.

Clothing brand Kurt Muller gets a makeover

Manchester based digital agency, ATMEDIA has refreshed the online presence of Kurt Muller, a designer clothing brand whom specialises in contemporary Men's and womens clothing.

Club Med turns to TradeDoubler to meet challenge of online competition

TradeDoubler, the performance marketing and technology company, has been appointed to manage and expand the affiliate marketing programme for premium holiday firm, Club Med.

Businesses try daily deals for free with Qype

Qype, Europe's leading consumer reviews site, has launched a brand new business package which allows businesses to trial their own daily deal, at no additional cost.

Find your perfect holiday with Skyscanner

Skyscanner, Europe’s leading travel search site has launched a new holiday search, bringing together holiday offers from more than 14 leading suppliers including Thomas Cook and On the Beach.

Online shopping sales improve bleak forecast for the high street

Sales figures on the high street were as bleak as the weather last month as consumer spend fell at the sharpest rate in 11 months. However, retailers may be cheered by online activity as the UK's number one cashback site, Quidco, reports a 12% increase in overall sales.