Retail
What’s in a name? The value of a domain
The internet has helped level the playing field and enabled small businesses to compete for the vast sums that are spent online each year. British shoppers spent £31.5bn online in the first half of 2011 alone.
Wheelwright revolutionises wheel market with Shopatron technology
Wheelwright, the UK’s leading wheel house, has announced a radical change to its website, offering the ultimate in online convenience for anyone looking to enhance their vehicle.
HotelSweep helps find cheaper and better deals online
With increasing competition in the online hotel search market, Cambridge-based HotelSweep is hoping to make its mark by using innovative information extraction technology to deliver a better user experience with greater speed, accuracy, search depth and diversity.
Grenada Board of Tourism wins Caribbean’s Best Tourist Board Website
The Grenada Board of Tourism has won Caribbean Web Award for Best Tourist Board website at the second annual TravelMole Caribbean Web Awards held at Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA) Marketplace on 21 January 2012.
Companies trading online with no trade mark risk livelihoods
In 2012 a shocking number of businesses, around 90% of SMEs, are putting their livelihoods at risk by trading online without a trade mark, estimates Trade Mark Direct, the UK’s leading trade mark company.
Get Me In! offers last minute ticket discounts this Valentine’s Day
Couples and singletons looking for high quality, low cost entertainment this Valentine’s Day need look no further than GET ME IN!’s last minute tickets service. Its bargain deals are sure to get hearts racing – with discounts of up to 75% on tickets for even the most in-demand events.
UK's fastest online shoppers revealed!
New data released by money-saving supersite ILoveCashback.com shows people from Bristol are the fastest shoppers on the net!
Currys and PC World New Year price crash online
Currys and PC World are starting the New Year with a bang as they launch a New Year price crash - offering over a million pounds worth of discounted products.
Brits at risk from bagging more than just a bargain in the sales
Shopping online in the January sales is the perfect opportunity to get a good deal or two. The comfort of shopping from home beats the rough and tumble of the high street, but hardened online bargain hunters have a new reason to remain vigilant this season.
Running gear discounts from sportsshoes.com
Running and sportswear retailer Sportsshoes.com is helping Brits burn off indulgent Christmas food by offering big discounts on key running items over the festive period.
UK consumers are a nation of online shoppers
More consumers in the UK use the internet for shopping than other major countries, a new Ofcom report reveals.
Female Christmas shoppers face higher online fraud risk
In the lead-up to Christmas, The UK Cards Association is running its successful Be Card Smart Online campaign again.
Half of online Christmas shoppers will leave purchases to the last minute
Nearly half (46%) of UK shoppers will be doing last minute online shopping in the week leading up to 25 December this year, but over two thirds (67.3%) don’t trust retailers to deliver gifts before the big day according to new research. 27% simply expect deliveries to be late.
7 night holiday in Devon sold on Bidango for £5 per person per night
Bidango, the world’s first dedicated holiday rental auction site, sold an amazing last minute holiday to Devon last week for just £5 per person per night. In auction, the holiday was sold at a stunning 60% cheaper than the advertised rate.
ebookers to sell European and North American rail tickets
ebookers, one of Europe's largest online travel agents, has announced its partnership with SilverRail Technologies to offer domestic and international rail journeys on its websites.