Retail
GO Outdoors rewards customers with mobile-based loyalty programme
Customers who cycle, run, ride, climb or fish their way into a GO Outdoors store are set to be rewarded with the UK’s first nationwide launch of an innovative mobile-based loyalty scheme.
Nearly one million websites could be launched on Leap Year day
One.com, the innovative supplier of web hosting services, predicts that the 2012 leap year will accelerate the data explosion as the extra day sees a significant increase in the number of websites, domain names and files uploaded online.
Online businesses forced to look to emerging markets for growth
Online marketplace, eBay, has revealed that the damaging impact of the Eurozone crisis and domestic inflation on sales has led to half of online businesses (49%) expecting to rely more on export sales more in the future, and 60% of online businesses (58.3%) claiming to have exported more since the recession began in 2007.
The Fat Duck launch unique online reservation experience
March 2012 sees the launch of the unique online reservation experience for The Fat Duck. Guests dining at Heston Blumenthal's renowned restaurant in Bray, will be sent an invitation in anticipation of their visit, allowing them to enter a secret location to view an exclusive animated world of The Fat Duck menu.
Silver surfers flock to cashback sites
Silver surfers are flocking to money-saving sites in a bid to cut the rising cost of living.
Brands, get 'pinned' for profit with Pinterest
Brands take note. Pinterest is showing all the right signs of becoming a mainstream player on the Social Media front.
A Fitting Gift - Put the joy back into shopping
In 2009 over £1.3 billion worth of goods bought online in the UK were returned, with clothing accounting for 34% of that.
Tablets including Apple iPad fail to be used by UK online shoppers
Tablets, and particularly the Apple iPad, are currently the flavour of the month. However, a new nationwide study commissioned by Basekit.com, has revealed that Brits are not embracing tablets or mobiles as much as expected.
Opumo.com - New online men’s accessories website
Opumo is the new online destination for premium accessories from pocket squares to technology cases. The curated collection features pieces that have been sourced from unique brands across the globe all with traditions of fine craftsmanship, innovative design and with distinctive heritages.
Air France reveals new online boutique
A red Tango suitcase to fly off to Rome or a Zeppelin watch to catch the flight on time are just two examples of what’s on offer at the new Air France online boutique. So don't leave home without taking a look at the trendiest online airline boutique!
Online banking with chemistry
first direct has relaunched its customer website following a complete redesign to reflect the changing nature of how its customers communicate with the bank.
Groupon joins Living Social at DD Summit Europe 2012
The DD Summit Europe is delighted to announce the latest high-profile guest speaker to join the conference, Tobias Tschoetsch, MD of Groupon UK & Ireland.
Feeling the winter blues? How to turn them back into the black
‘Blue Monday’ might have well and truly passed, but for many small businesses, there’s a post-holiday-season lull happening, as customers continue to tighten their belts and the flow of in-store and online traffic grinds to a halt.
Independent UK author becomes #1 bestseller in the Kindle Store
Independent UK authors are benefiting from the success of Kindle as Amazon.co.uk announce that Kerry Wilkinson, a 31 year old debut novelist from Lancashire, was the #1 bestselling author in the Kindle Store in the last quarter of 2011, after he published his novel independently using Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP).
Valentine's Day hosiery with hearts from MyTights.com
Heart tights are the perfect accessory for Valentine's Day and, whether you are trying your luck at a singles event or going for a night out with the girls, they are sure fire conversation starter.