Entries in 'shopping' (22)
Online retail 'failed to live up to' Christmas expectations
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Market research outfit Intersperience said that almost one in six Christmas gifts ordered online did not arrive due to extreme weather conditions affecting delivery services across the UK.
TomTom HD Traffic shows extent of snow delays
NEWSAn image from the TomTom HD Traffic information system posted by twitter user nickgilbert_uk omn pockergpsworld.com shows an unprecidented level of traffic incidents and delays across the UK due to ...
UK internet economy valued at ?100 billion
NEWSThe UK’s internet economy is worth £100 billion a year, a study commissioned by Google has found.
World Cup boosts e-tail sales
NEWSOnline shopping sales rose by 22 per cent last month compared to May 2009 – representing the highest growth in the sector since June 2008.
'High Street tax' hits consumers
NEWSUK shoppers are paying an average of almost 32 per cent more for goods on the High Street than online, research has found.
Woolworths set to return to high street
NEWSRetail chain Woolworths could be set to make a return to the high street after it was revealed the store is seeking potential franchisees.
Channel expresses concern over VAT delay
NEWS Concerns have been expressed that the Government's decision not to implement VAT until Monday December 1st could have adverse affects on the number of Christmas shoppers this weekend.
PayPal studies online customer spending
NEWS 68 per cent of large retailers feel that cost and wait times for delivery are the biggest frustrations for online customers, according to an ongoing study by PayPal in collaboration ...
Electronics continue to dominate etail
NEWS Etail is showing no signs of being slowed down by the current economic downturn, with electricals continuing to dominate the market, according to a report released today by Verdict Research.
mShopper launches in the UK
NEWS US mobile shopping site mShopping has announced that it is to expand into the UK having signed deals with the likes of DSGi and Comet, as well as many others.
Consumers prefer town centre shopping
NEWS Consumers prefer to shop in town centres rather than travelling to out of town shopping centres, according to the latest report by market research firm Key Note.
Footfall up during first week of Xmas shopping
NEWS Figures for the first week of Christmas retail have been released, and have shown that footfall only increased by 0.01 per cent year-on-year.
Analysts warn against discounting in downturn
NEWS Analysts have warned that slashing prices will not work as a method for driving sales if the expected retail downturn comes to pass.
BRC figures show UK retail growth
NEWS Like-for-like sales rose in the September by 3.0 per cent in the UK compared to 2.4 per cent in 2006 according to the British Retail Consortium's Retail Sales Monitor.
Retailers positive for Christmas
NEWS Despite worries over an impending credit crunch, it appears that retailers are relatively unconcerned over it having an impact on Christmas sales according to a survey of 140 industry leaders ...
Latest RTI figures show slowdown
NEWS The latest figures from the Retail Traffic Index have shown that shopper numbers in September were down 0.5 per cent year on year and had fallen 8.9 per cent from ...
Reseller's risks highlighted in report
NEWS A report has highlighted the threats to UK VARs, stating that one in three could go bust within the next five years unless skills and product knowledge issues are resolved.
Conservatives promise to help retail
NEWS The Conservatives have promised to help independents by setting up a commission to investigate issues currently facing small shops, as well as those that may affect them in the near ...
