Reports of the death of the physical store have been greatly exaggerated. In fact, a recent Retail Week study found that more than half of shoppers expect more from a store’s look and design than they did five years ago. Precisely
This holiday was a bit different for luxury dinnerware retailer Lenox, long known for its name brand as well as Dansk, Marchessa, kate spade new york and other designer lines. E-commerce sales were up 26% over previous years with
Habitat has introduced a new e-commerce platform to allow the brand to evolve its online customer experience after reporting an increase of over 35% in traffic in the last year. Developed by an in-house team and digital agency Salmon, the
Household spending continued to increase in November, according to the latest Visa Europe UK Consumer Spending Index data. That said, the annual rate of growth slowed from +2.1% in October to a 21-month low of +1.1%, which partly reflected a
The new Doorstep Economy is set to change the face of the retailing and service industries, as businesses move quickly in response to increasing consumer demand for more goods and services to be delivered to them, wherever they are, at
Kewill, a leading provider of innovative software for supply chain execution, today announced it is working with the Weetabix Food Company to replace its existing UK client side electronic data interchange (EDI) infrastructure to improve trading partner communications of commercial
Budweiser has announced that it is partnering with Tesco, continuing the strong relationship between the retailer and beer brand, to launch an e-commerce campaign in time for Christmas. Together, Budweiser and Tesco are launching an online purchase promotion supported by
Communications expert, Moxie, predicts what's in store for the retail and e-commerce space in 2016
MetaPack, a global leader in e-commerce delivery technology, has today announced that Bleckmann, a leading provider of fashion & lifestyle logistics specialising in retail and e-commerce, will use MetaPack Delivery Management solutions across all of its European operations to support
As we are about to enter the busiest time of the year in retail, Adrien Nussenbaum, CEO of Mirakl Inc discusses how online marketplaces are increasingly at the heart of digital strategies for retailers, online pure players or B2B companies
Logistics leader Menzies Distribution has signed a deal with e-commerce delivery specialist B2C Europe in a move which strengthens the company’s logistics offering within the UK’s e-commerce market. From Thursday 12 November, Menzies drivers will collect packaged orders destined for
Today’s consumers expect online retailers to provide more convenient and more personalised delivery options to accommodate their busy lifestyle needs. According to a new study carried out by Research Now on behalf of MetaPack, the global leader in e-commerce delivery,
E-commerce logistics specialist ITinSell has launched its UK operations in London. The French company was established in 2008 and has expanded quickly across Europe with offices in Paris, Lille, Lyon and Barcelona. ITinSell has more than 1,500 customers including Toys R Us,
A study from global ecommerce consultancy Salmon has explored the most important aspects of digital commerce in Britain, analysing how companies across a range of sectors rate their performance in digital channels. The findings reveal a business world striving to maximise the
Latest figures show that 20% of UK business turnover was generated by e-commerce sales, an increase from 16% in 2009 , but firms must not think a simple online offering will cause these sales to continuously grow, Dan Wagner, CEO and founder of Powa Technologies
More and more Europeans shop online regularly and spend a higher average amount than they have before. The e-commerce market is also increasingly international, with commerce between countries – both within and outside Europe – on the rise. Compared to
RELEX Solutions, provider of supply chain solutions, is releasing its latest development that enables e-commerce and omni-channel retailers to optimally manage their supply chain, reducing inefficiency and increasing customer satisfaction. The new e-commerce functionalities will be a dominant subject at
Consultants at CoreMedia – the digital experience specialist that works with leading retail organisations including stores such as Homebase and Office Depot – has determined Eight Types of Shopper, and detailed what they really want from a retailer’s online store through the e-commerce channel. “Shoppers have
Metro Group has announced a strategic partnership with the leading Chinese online and mobile commerce company Alibaba Group to promote business in China’s rapidly growing e-commerce market. According to the agreement signed by both firms today, the German retailing company Metro Group is launching
Consultants at digital engagement specialist CoreMedia – the company that works with leading retail organisations including Homebase and Office Depot – have identified ‘Five steps to mobile marketing success’ – a guide designed to help retailers create great experiences that
After the success of three hackathons last year, Unilever Foundry is launching ReHack 2015, designed to fuel innovation in sustainable e-commerce. UK tech companies and start-ups, digital agencies, retailers and brand owners are being invited to participate in Unilever Foundry
Singapore is a promising e-commerce market for UK retailers looking to sell abroad, according to a report released today from Borderfree, a market leader in international cross-border e-commerce solutions. The report, part of Borderfree’s series of intelligence pieces on high-interest markets
Retail Times’s readers can win insights on growing their international sales in our latest exclusive ChannelAdvisor download – A Globetrotter’s E-Commerce Guide to Selling Internationally. The Guide lifts the lid on the e-commerce opportunity in both established and emerging markets
Over the last two years Fortnum & Mason has delivered significant growth figures, in part due to new store openings such as Heathrow Terminal 5 and St Pancras, but also through an excellent online performance. In line with its continuing
Condé Nast will launch a global e-commerce business in the autumn with the mission to sell merchandise to consumers, including readers and users of its magazines and websites such as Vogue, Vanity Fair and Gentlemen’s Quarterly. The e-commerce venture will be branded Style.com, a name
