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Social network for community causes, neighbourly.com, appoints new chairman

Neighbourly.com, the social network that transforms the way companies contribute to community causes, has announced the appointment of Luke McKeever as chairman. In his previous capacities as CEO, McKeever acquired a wealth of experience helping to grow international, category‐defining software companies such

17/09/2014 | People | Read More

High street food brands fail to engage with customers via social media, study finds

Foodservice chains in the UK are not engaging with their consumers and suppliers via social media, potentially impacting brand loyalty and repeat purchases, a study of 85 leading brands by Visceral Business and Synthesio has found. The Social Food Brand Study 2013, which

18/06/2013 | Data Time, Research | Read More
Pet ownership better for social life than social networks for half of US owners

Pet ownership better for social life than social networks for half of US owners

While advancements in digital technology and increased popularity of social networking have made their mark on and offline social interaction in recent years, it seems some Americans have more faith in a pet to help their social life. Indeed, according

18/06/2013 | Data Time, Research | Read More
Social shopping gains popularity in markets around the world, Rakuten reports

Social shopping gains popularity in markets around the world, Rakuten reports

Consumer interest in social shopping is up around the world, with almost half of consumers (45%) actively recommending products on social media sites, according to a global survey by e-commerce marketplace Rakuten. It found the UK saw the second highest international

28/02/2013 | Data Time, Research | Read More
UK online sales on Boxing Day increase by almost a half, IBM analysis shows

UK online sales on Boxing Day increase by almost a half, IBM analysis shows

Online sales on Boxing Day (26 December 2012) increased by 44.95% compared to the same day in 2011, analysis of retail traffic by IBM reveals. IBM’s Digital Analytics Benchmark study found: Mobile traffic: the number of consumers using a mobile device

27/12/2012 | Data Time, Research | Read More
New ‘My Iceland’ campaign gets frozen food retailer closer to customers

New ‘My Iceland’ campaign gets frozen food retailer closer to customers

Frozen food retailer Iceland has launched a marketing campaign, which focuses on feedback from its customers and their experiences with the store. At the same time, Iceland has introduced a social media advocacy solution called GoRecommend. It aims to exploit the

11/07/2012 | Discount retailers, Retail News, Retailer News | Read More

Nearly half of UK consumers interacting with brands on Facebook, study shows

Nearly half of UK consumers interact with brands on Facebook and nearly a quarter of those are more likely to make a purchase from that brand, according to a new study by global interactive marketing provider ExactTarget. Based on more than

03/04/2012 | Data Time, Reports | Read More
Retailers and manufacturers should collaborate at shelf, claims JDA

Retailers and manufacturers should collaborate at shelf, claims JDA

Retailers need to collaborate with manufacturers to anticipate demand for products featured in consumer magazines and on social networks, argues Wayne Usie, senior vice president of retail, JDA Software Retailers are entering uncharted territory with consumers – the economy is

20/01/2012 | Comment, Opinion Time | Read More

Waitrose best at converting shoppers via social media, study finds

Waitrose is winning the social media war this Christmas, converting the most online visitors into paying customers and brand advocates, according to the latest Supermarket UK study from Starcom MediaVest Group (SMG). Waitrose, with its focus on engaging content, is

19/12/2011 | Data Time, Research | Read More
Shoppers use social sites to get information before buying, finds study

Shoppers use social sites to get information before buying, finds study

Shoppers avoid talking to brands about their products and even dodge the websites of the retailers they will eventually buy from until their decision to purchase has been made, according to research commissioned by leading European social commerce company, Reevoo.

22/06/2011 | Data Time, Research | Read More
Twenga revamps web site to improve shopper experience

Twenga revamps web site to improve shopper experience

Twenga, the online shopping portal, has launched a new version of its website, which it claims offers shoppers a visual, sensory and instinctive shopping experience. The new site has been designed to better respond to the demands of online shoppers,

10/05/2011 | Online retailers, Online retailing specialist, Retail News, Retailer News | Read More

UK retailers fail to respond to customers via social networks

The UK’s top 25 retailers are largely unresponsive when it comes to engaging on social media channels, according to a study from internet consultancy and technology company Auros. Despite retailers making a clear investment in social media, with four in

08/04/2011 | Data Time, Research | Read More

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