The UK’s ecommerce market is expected to double in size by 2018
According to research compiled by OC&C Strategy Consultants, PayPal and Google, the world’s largest ecommerce markets – the UK included – will double in size by 2018 to £645bn.
UK online shoppers to spend average of £1,174 each in 2015
Online shopping in the UK is to experience growth this year as consumers are set to spend an average of £1,174 via the web in 2015, which is up 9.6 per cent on 2014.
Amazon: The zombie business that’s getting its comeuppance?
It likes to take big punts on new products or services, but how long will investors continue to show patience with Amazon, the online retail giant.
How to maximise Xmas sales online
With Cyber Monday fast approaching, what can online retailers do to maximise Christmas sales?
Online retailers starting Christmas promotions this week
With SMEs hoping to see a rise in international orders this year, Christmas promotions are starting earlier. Research shows that for many online retailers, that means starting this week.
Outsource customer service to win more online customers
The secret to keeping online customers happy is to be there for them at all times, says Dino Forte. Here is how outsourcers can help online retailers win more business.
Britain’s “severe wet weather” boosts online retail sales to £7.2bn
E-retail has recorded an 18 per cent annual increase, equating to an estimated £7.2bn spent online as a result of the severe wet weather that slowed down high street sales in February, according to new research.
UK online retailers see massive rise in interest from overseas shoppers
UK online retailers have recorded double and triple-digit rises in searches from key export markets.
Next week’s “Cyber Monday” will see online sales peak
Cyber Monday, which will be on December 2, is expected to be the busiest online shopping day in terms sales volumes. What can online retailers expect?
Ten tips for moving your online business to the high street
In just five years, electronic cigarette retailer ECigaretteDirect.co.uk has gone from selling online to having shops across Wales. James Dunworth shares his tips on how to take an online business offline.
Asos sales to hit £1bn by 2015
Online fashion seller Asos has once again bucked the trend on the traditional high street, revealing a huge rise in sales.