Ecommerce social advertising agency Nest Performance has predicted that over Black Friday and Christmas ecommerce advertisers are likely to see record-high advertising costs and lower-than-ever average order values.
The entrance of wholesale brands to the ecommerce market, oversupply of stock, and increased dependence on online channels contribute to record-high advertising costs on Facebook and other social channels, according to the ecommerce-focused social...
UK consumer spending experienced its first year-on-year increase since the beginning of the lockdown as pent up consumer demand helped the economy show early signs of a tentative rebound, according to Cardlytics’ July State of Spend Report.
Spending growth peaked at +5% during the week commencing 16 July compared to the same period last year, before levelling out at +1%...
Klarna has announced the launch of its newly redesigned App, elevating the shopping experience for its millions of users across the UK with a greater range of flexibility, control and personalisation while shopping online.
The new Klarna app has been designed to meet the shifting expectations of consumers as they adapt from shopping in-store to online, a move that has...
As footfall on the high street continues to decline, the eCommerce industry continues to flourish with a 20% year on year growth, and this has only accelerated as recent Covid19 lockdowns have restricted people to their homes. But as online spending grows, so does one of retails biggest problems: returns. Whilst they’re a headache for retailers, returns are an...
With the launch of its new Same Day Credit pilot solution, NatWest and Loomis are now able to offer British businesses a facility to deposit cash takings without leaving their store.
Aimed at small retailers and chain retailers operating smaller stores, the solution uses Loomis technology in the shape of a SafePoint connected smart safe. Using the latest technology, our...
Following the success of the first series, this summer sees Superdrug and the River Group launch a second season of its popular podcast, The Beauty Of It All. With 8 bumper episodes covering key topics such as environmentalism, inclusivity and body dysmorphia, this new season will delve even deeper into popular issues and areas of the beauty industry that...
Aab, a prestigious fashion design outfit set up to fill the void experienced by Muslim women looking to maintain their traditional modest fashion tastes while wearing on-trend, stylish clothing, is celebrating the launch of a custom built site targeting online shoppers in the UK, EU, US and internationally.
Modest fashion is a fast growing sector, with internet searches for “modest...
Comparison engine Uswitch has analysed British consumers' perceptions of slow websites and tested the sites of top supermarket brands, including Asda, AmazonFresh, and Marks & Spencers. All sites were scored on how quickly they become ‘interactive’ (a higher score means a faster website) - the point when enough of the page has loaded that you can click a link.
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The turbulent future of the High Street is well documented. As Britain eases itself out of lockdown, the list of big names facing store closures or administration is growing: notable additions include John Lewis, Boots and TM Lewin.
According to a recent survey, the global Covid-19 pandemic has only served to accelerate the already ailing UK High Street. The Shirt...
Global lifestyle brand Ted Baker has added Klarna’s flexible payment methods to its customer offering. Launching in the UK in August, the initial offering will comprise of two different payment options with no interest and no fee. Offering more ways to pay, the ‘Shop Now, Pay Later’ experience will allow customers to pay up to 30 days after the...