Retail
UK consumers ‘evangelical’ about saving money
Three out of four UK consumers are so enthusiastic about money-saving that they have tried to convert their friends and family into savvier shoppers, according to new research from cashback website Quidco.com.
How to swap your clutter for cash
As spring cleaning fever hits, it is not just space that clearing out will free up, as a staggering amount of cash can be made from the clutter.
Cricket sponsor Reebok hits a six with online shoppers
UK consumers are clearly influenced by who sponsors the season’s cricket tournaments, reveals Twenga, the new-generation shopping search engine. Adidas and its subsidiary brand Reebok are the top choices for cricket equipment shopping online, as sponsors of the current Twenty20 World Cup.
Restaurant vouchers serve up record consumer savings
Restaurant diners are saving £3 million every day as increasing numbers of Brits get a taste for discount dining, according to Moneysupermarket Vouchers.
Selling online in 10 simple steps
Digital publishing and training group Econsultancy have released a new guide to help tens of thousands of small businesses to set up an e-commerce operation.
Quidco.com celebrates £650m in sales
The UK’s leading cashback website, Quidco.com has generated £650 million of sales for UK retailers and saved consumers £70 million since it began offering discounts to online shoppers five years ago.
Anonymity key to popularity of online debt counselling
Leading debt charity Consumer Credit Counselling Service (CCCS) says it believes that anonymity is the driving factor behind the growing popularity of its online debt counselling.
UK dealers failing to star in web video revolution
A paltry seven per cent of leading dealer websites currently use video to promote their businesses, according to a new survey. This is despite evidence that utilising quality video content can help to attract potential car buyers to a dealer’s website.
Shopping online the ‘greener’ way to shop
People are embracing e-commerce, not just for convenience, but because it is seen as a more environmentally-friendly way to shop, according to the latest e-Customer Service Index (eCSI) survey conducted by IMRG and eDigitalResearch.
Britains cooking with gas this summer
The gas BBQ is this summer’s clear favourite for garden feasts - visits have leapt 902% in a month on Twenga, the new-generation shopping search engine. The classic charcoal barbecue remains popular however, with searches up 615%.
mifiction launches interactive novels
Interactive fiction books are now available on mobile phones as new technology transforms the traditional novel into a contemporary format. Mobile books or ‘moooks’ are designed for instant viewing across a wide range of mobile networks worldwide, with first service availability in the UK.
Top brands hit rock bottom for online customer service
A new report reveals that UK organisations, including top brands and local government, have hit rock bottom in their delivery of multi-channel customer service.
Graze.com ruminates on 2 years of success with Postcode Anywhere
“Healthy eating by post” company Graze.com celebrated another 50,000 successful food deliveries on its two-year anniversary this week - and attributes much of its success to an online mail-order model made possible by companies like Royal Mail and Postcode Anywhere.
Festival fans beware - how to avoid dodgy tickets this summer
The leading consumer protection body for the ticket industry is warning festival fans about dodgy websites offering rip-off tickets.
Discount vouchers set firm in UK culture
The UK population now redeems over 2.4 million discount vouchers EVERY DAY - the equivalent of 1,692 vouchers every minute - and 25 per cent up on last year, according to research from Moneysupermarket Vouchers.