News - November 2012

Welsh consumers show enthusiasm for online shopping

30 November 2012 11:29

It looks like people who live in Wales will be amongst the most prolific users of safe shopping online this Christmas.
This is according to a new poll conducted by BSS Digital, which found that [...]

eBay creates social m-commerce experience at London venue

29 November 2012 11:26

Covent Garden will play host to a brand new type of shopping experience this coming weekend, with a blend of mobile and social elements coming together to help reveal what the UK really wants to buy [...]

Amazon remains dominant online

28 November 2012 11:41

Amazon is the world's largest online-only retailer, but it is necessary to review its progress and market share on a regular basis, to work out just how well it is performing.
Here in the UK it [...]

Analysts predict even greater m-commerce revenues this Christmas

27 November 2012 09:16

As e-commerce activities ramp up across the UK in anticipation of Christmas, various companies are also vying to see which can produce the most accurate predictions in relation to just how much money [...]

Scottish consumers get Black Friday fever

26 November 2012 11:11

You may have heard about Black Friday, which is one of America's busiest shopping days of the year, with major retailer discounts responsible for serious crushes at bricks and mortar outlets.
The [...]

Measurement scanning software to improve online fashion shopping

23 November 2012 09:46

The idea of using a virtual fitting room to try on clothes and see what they look like before you buy them, via safe shopping online, is not a new one, but it seems there are a number of different [...]

Male e-commerce habits examined

22 November 2012 13:38

A new report from Econsultancy has outlined the various traits that define men when they are carrying out safe shopping online.
It is predominantly aimed at helping e-commerce companies work out [...]

Unresponsiveness and errors result in e-commerce order cancellations

21 November 2012 12:36

Shoppers are a discerning bunch and it seems that the majority will choose to cancel an order made via safe shopping online, if they have an unsatisfactory experience, according to a new study [...]

John Lewis benefits from upturn in e-commerce

20 November 2012 11:52

People are starting their Christmas shopping sprees earlier than ever, with John Lewis reporting a 31 per cent rise in e-commerce activity last week.
This year on year growth bodes well for [...]

Asda apes Amazon's locker collection system

19 November 2012 14:01

Supermarket chain, Asda, has revealed a new way to allow its customers to enjoy shopping online, with the option to collect from a local store.
Rather than requiring that those who order their [...]

Ikea seeks growth online

16 November 2012 10:51

Many people in the UK spend hours trudging around Ikea at the weekend, looking for the next affordable piece of furniture to add to their homes, but very few will have interacted with this popular [...]

Internet Explorer update recommended prior to online shopping

15 November 2012 10:07

The companies behind the most popular web browsers tend to release regular updates to combat online fraud and patch any vulnerabilities in their software.
However, unless you actually download [...]

Auction sites get first taste of Christmas cash splurge

14 November 2012 12:19

The two busiest shopping weeks of the year will start on Sunday December 2, with 27 per cent of all sales made by safe shopping online in 2012 likely to be carried out within this period, according to [...]

Analysts predict major festive m-commerce spend

13 November 2012 13:39

Everyone knows that Christmas is a big time for safe shopping online in the UK, but industry observers are keen to work out which types of devices the average consumer will be using to carry out their [...]

Rise in Brits committed to online Christmas shopping

12 November 2012 11:27

Six per cent more UK consumers will purchase everything they need for Christmas 2012 via shopping online this year than last, according to a report from BeforeWeBuy.
This means that 1.7 million [...]

Shop Direct suffers loss, blames e-commerce investment

09 November 2012 10:43

Shop Direct, which is the company that supports such popular online brands as Very.co.uk, Littlewoods and isme, has reported a 46 million loss over the past 12 months after tax.
This group is [...]

Delivery mistakes cost customer loyalty

08 November 2012 15:06

A new YouGov poll has found that UK consumers are not very tolerant of e-commerce companies getting their orders wrong and delivering an item which is either not as described or damaged in some way.< [...]

Nielsen report reveals Brits' money-saving habits

07 November 2012 11:02

A new study from Nielsen has revealed that 74 per cent of consumers based in the UK take advantage of safe shopping online, with the majority of those who do so encouraged to turn to the internet for [...]

UK gets first online outlet for Costco

06 November 2012 09:27

Costco, which already operates a number of warehouse outlets in the UK arm of its wholesale empire, is now able to offer current members and those not yet signed up to its service an online portal for [...]

300 per cent m-commerce market growth predicted

05 November 2012 13:13

The use of smartphones and tablets to carry out safe shopping online is already growing significantly in the UK, but between 2012 and 2015, it is predicted that the market will expand by at least 300 [...]

Pinterest leads social networks in e-commerce impact

02 November 2012 10:04

Pinterest may not have as many users as sites like Facebook and Twitter, but this social service is proving to be one of the best resources for consumers looking to research products and retailers [...]

Safer online transaction method trialled by Scottish scientists

01 November 2012 13:46

If you use services offered by major e-commerce retailers, then enjoying secure, safe shopping online is relatively easy.
However, no digital shopping trip is completely without risk, which is [...]