Retail

eBay predicts the UK’s biggest spring clean this Easter

This Easter holiday eBay predicts that Brits are set to ditch their holidays and embark on one enormous spring clean.

Nissan encourages customers to ‘buy it now’ on eBay

Nissan has launched an official parts, accessories and merchandise store on eBay.co.uk – the UK’s largest online marketplace.

Men save a £1,000 a year by browsing the web for the best deals

Research carried out online by Standard Life suggests that men are set to outshine women when it comes to surfing for online savings this Easter bank holiday weekend.

Commission Junction launches affiliate programme for Screwfix

Commission Junction, the affiliate network, announces the launch of a new affiliate programme with Screwfix, the UK's largest multi channel supplier of trade tools and plumbing, electrical, bathrooms and kitchens products.

Online investment pays off for Purple Parking

Airport parking specialists Purple Parking has announced that traffic, revenue and transactions for the first two months of 2012 have significantly increased as a result of its investment in online activity.

Harry Potter books now available on Kindle devices

J.K. Rowling's fans have been waiting for her extraordinary series to be available as Kindle books and now, Amazon.co.uk announced that the English-language versions of all seven best-selling and iconic Harry Potter books are now available to read on Kindle devices and any of the free Kindle apps, through an agreement with J.K. Rowling's new website and eBook shop Pottermore.

Gone in a flash with Voyage Privé

The popularity of flash sale websites with limited time offerings have grown dramatically over the last year with the UK’s leading luxury travel club; Voyage Privé witnessing an increase in sales of more than 140% year on year.

Sceneric and hybris help Stanley Gibbons win stamp of approval

Since choosing UK-based web consultancy Sceneric and multi-channel commerce software vendor hybris to build its online channel in 2010, Stanley Gibbons has seen a 72% increase in online sales in just under two years, announcing online sales of £4.3m (2010: £2.5m) in its financial results.

Online retailers must plan for 2012 seasonal peaks now

With the sheer volume of seasonal peaks throughout the year, there are numerous opportunities for retailers to up-sell seasonal goods online, but they need to be sure that they are properly prepared and have planned effectively, according to a new report.

Trinity Mirror launch "happli" daily deals business

Trinity Mirror is launching "happli", a nationwide daily deals business, focused on attracting and retaining loyal, long-term customers for retailers.

5% of top 100 UK e-retailers do not send newsletters

A recent study of the top 100 e-retailers in the UK revealed that many of the nation’s favourite brands are skipping over some of the basics when it comes to email marketing. Surprisingly, 5% of top UK e-retailers do not currently run an email marketing programme.