New figures have backed up claims that March saw a bumper month for online retailers in the UK, retail-week.com reports. Following on from a report by Barclays which reached similar conclusions, business service firm Capgemini has found that March proved … Continued
A wet Easter weekend prompted a bonanza for online retailers, new research by Barclays has found. The Easter weekend, which sees consecutive bank holidays on Good Friday and Easter Monday, typically brings about a lucrative spell for retailers, with many … Continued
A cap on card processing charges was introduced by the British government this weekend. The law prevents retailers from charging customers more than the actual cost of processing a debit or credit card payment. It comes after businesses in several … Continued
South Africa’s growing population of online shoppers are after boutique-like stores which can satisfy their desires for the latest trends and premium brands. This insight is provided by Arther Goldstuck, an analyst and managing director of market research firm World … Continued
Research reveals that new mothers rely on their smartphone as a ‘do-everything device’, using it to shop online more than ever, marketingmagazine.co.uk reports. Fifty-nine per cent of new mothers apparently can’t do without their smartphone for accessing the internet, according … Continued
New research shows Indonesians retaining their crown as Southeast Asia’s most mobile shoppers. Figures from Rakuten, the world’s third largest e-commerce marketplace, reveal that 14 per cent of consumers from Indonesia conduct most of their shopping through a smartphone, tablet or other mobile device. … Continued
China is becoming a consumption-driven society thanks to the rise of ecommerce, according to a new report. Cited by warc.com, a report by McKinsey Global Institute titled ‘China’s E-tail Revolution: Online Shopping as a Catalyst for Growth’ suggested that instead of … Continued
The UK’s online retail market witnessed a 13 per cent increase in business year-on-year during February, just in line with a forecast of 12 per cent for the year as a whole.
E-commerce is turning into a major growth sector for Russia, causing telegraph.co.uk to report on the favourable market conditions transforming ideas into enterprises.
Supermarket Morrisons is set to launch online in the hope of keeping up with its rivals.