A new survey suggests that many shoppers will be heading into cyberspace to purchase gifts in the run-up to Christmas. That’s the result of MarketLive’s 4th Annual ‘Mindset of a Multi-Channel Shopper’ survey, cited by retail-digital.com. It revealed customers in … Continued
Social media giant, Facebook, is teaming up with a number of retailers to trial a ‘Want’ button which allows users to identify a product they desire, reports warc.com. The ‘Want’ button allows users to click on images of products and … Continued
In an unsurprising turn of events, Americans are expected to spend more during what’s traditionally described as the busiest shopping season of the year – November and December. In an unsurprising turn of events, Americans are expected to spend more … Continued
Consumers in China have been described as a ‘beacon of hope’ for ecommerce due to their heightened spending intentions, according to the Boston Consulting Group. Consumers in China have been described as a ‘beacon of hope’ for ecommerce due to … Continued
Consumers in Beijing are becoming increasingly likely to make ‘self-indulgent’ and ‘individualistic’ purchases, according to research from global consultancy McKinsey. Consumers in Beijing are becoming increasingly likely to make ‘self-indulgent’ and ‘individualistic’ purchases, according to research from global consultancy McKinsey. … Continued
E-commerce stores from around the world could be set for a hoard of Christmas business from UK shores, as a study predicts that practically all of the region’s online shoppers will hit the web for their holiday purchases. E-commerce stores … Continued
American ecommerce firms need to ‘seize the opportunity’ presented by international holidays and prime sales seasons. That’s according to an article by Heather Kaminetsky for businessinsider.com, who believes that by identifying key holidays and events, US retailers can sell their … Continued
The use of quick response (QR) codes are becoming increasingly popular in Europe, reports myhermes1.co.uk. Research by comScore suggests out of the five leading ecommerce markets in Europe – the UK, France, Germany, Italy and Spain – the number of … Continued
Russia’s young generation could be a key driver towards a massive switch to ecommerce in the future. That’s according to a candid interview with Oleg Ryazhenov-Siems, an ecommerce expert from the region and the man behind the online strategy of … Continued
A new report suggests that online sales now account for the equivalent of over 60 million sq ft of physical retail space. That’s according to professional services firm Deloitte, cited by silobreaker.com, which believes the growth of the internet shopping … Continued