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Buffer“Don’t just shop for it, i-Phone it to Argos” – that might well be the latest variation of Argos’ well-known advertising catchphrase promoting the retailer’s latest idea to open new channels for its customers. The high street company has followed … Continue reading
BuffereBay customers have vented their anger at the company’s Chief Executive, despite the company revealing that his and other top executives’ pay fell sharply in 2009. As a result of the e-commerce company issuing smaller stock and option bonuses, John … Continue reading
BufferThe UK’s information security watchdog, the Information Commission, has warned online shoppers against letting retailers share their details with other firms. Customers of several online companies have complained that they did not realise they were agreeing to join discount services … Continue reading
BufferAlmost two-thirds of shoppers say they are less likely to return goods bought online than those they buy from a shop, according to a new Government-backed survey. The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills says its findings are despite online … Continue reading
BufferChildren's retailer Mothercare Plc has reported a 30 per cent year-on-year increase in online sales during the Christmas period. The figures relate to the 13 week period up to January 8. The company also saw a 4.6 per cent increase … Continue reading
BufferConsumers in the UK spent almost £50billion shopping on the internet in 2009 according to new research. Web services firm, Retail Decisions, has said a strong performance by online retailers during the festive period resulted in a 21 per cent … Continue reading
BufferLiverpool-based Shop Direct Group, owner of Littlewoods and Woolworths.co.uk, has reported a 6.3 per cent rise in sales over Christmas, thanks to massive online demand. Figures for the group show a 19 per cent year-on-year increase in online sales during … Continue reading
BufferResearch by eBay has thrown down the gauntlet to retailers who aren't already capitalising on the growth of internet sales - get your business online by 2020 or face extinction. UK shoppers currently spend £1 sterling of every £13 spent … Continue reading
BufferShoppers will spend over £1bn on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day, according to new research released today. A report in The Daily Telegraph said accounting firm BDO expects a total of £1bn to be spent in shops and online … Continue reading
BufferBusinesses have been advised to make the most of online sales channels and benefit from an expected surge in internet shopping. Data compiled by research agency Verdict, on behalf of eBay’s Online Business Index, found online purchases for some products such … Continue reading