Black Friday to take over 40% of Christmas spend this year
More than half of all gifts purchased this year for Christmas will be technology related, according to new research.
72% of tech startups change their market within 3 years
Nearly three quarters (72%) of tech startups change their market within three years, highlighting the importance of an “Agile Focus” for long-term success, rather than a narrowly targeted approach that is so often championed for start-ups, according to new research.
Black Friday to take over 40% of Christmas spend this year
More than half of all gifts purchased this year for Christmas will be technology related, according to new research. The findings come from Purch’s 2017 Christmas Spending Survey, conducted independently by OnePoll among 2,000 18-55 year olds. Key Results: More than...Brits want AI to help choose their holidays
The travel sector is being urged to invest in artificial intelligence (AI) to improve the booking process, as more than a quarter of UK holidaymakers find it too difficult to pick the perfect destination.
Slow site speeds hamper online retailers this festive season
More than half (54%) of the UK’s top online retailers are completely unprepared for the Black Friday sales surge, rating as “Poor” for key performance metrics such as page loading speed, according to new research.
Black Friday trends: Facts, stats and predictions [INFOGRAPHIC]
Black Friday is just over a week away. What started as a US shopping event after Thanksgiving has become a major global event. This infographic looks at some of the biggest stats that marketers need to know.
UK consumers experiencing Black Friday fatigue due to extended deals
Just one in five UK shoppers plans to use a price comparison website (PCWs) on Black Friday according to new research.
Facial-tracking study reveals 4 key tips for successful luxury advertising
A study of luxury ads released over the last two years by The Luxury Institute and emotion measurement firm Realeyes has revealed the four key ingredients to successful luxury brand advertising – and highlights which ads were the best.
eBay sees rise of “Generation Phygital”: 52% prefer books, CDs and DVDs over digital media
Brands are set to benefit from a revival of physical media as the nation’s entertainment format of choice, with over half (52%) of Brits now preferring physical books, music, film/TV and video games to digital downloads.
Single’s Day trends: $25bn spent in one day
Shoppers in China spent $25.3bn in one day on Saturday, smashing previous records for the world’s largest retail event which is now four times bigger then Black Friday.
Interview: Countdown to Singles Day 2017
With two days to go to Singles Day 2017 – the world’s biggest shopping event – we speak to Don Zhao, co-founder of Azoya, about the mood amongst retailers in China as the pressure mounts and what new trends to expect this year.
Global ecommerce trends: Personalised cross-device strategies win today’s mobile-first shopper
The vast majority (71%) of mobile sales take place within well-designed mobile browsers and shopping apps, according to new research.
Facebook finally expands Messenger payments to the UK
Facebook is introducing peer-to-peer payments to its messaging app Messenger in the UK, letting people send cash to their friends and contacts.
Most consumers saw a fake review this year (but most people can’t always spot them)
Consumers are changing their behaviour when looking at online reviews for local businesses – with many struggling to spot fake reviews when choosing who to use, according to new research.
How to reach Chinese online shoppers this Singles’ Day
With Singles’ Day just around the corner, e-commerce giant Alibaba is once again hoping to beat the $18 billion in total sales seen at last year’s event. Global Web Index has put together a guide on how to reach Chinese online shoppers during the biggest sales day in the world.
Google ‘Market Finder’ matches small businesses to global markets
Google has launched a new analytics tool that helps businesses identify new customers and grow their export sales online.
How Brits buy holidays: 23% of millennials would find chatbots helpful
Holiday shoppers spend three hours reading online content before committing to a trip, with a quarter then booking their summer holiday on their smartphone, according to new research.
Black Friday: Brands must think globally as shoppers turn to the UK for bargains
Black Friday 2017 is due to be bigger than ever with data revealing a 14% year-on-year increase in sales globally, due to a low pound attracting global bargain hunters, according to new research.
Sainsbury’s spoofs Halloween with real-life trick of treat nightmare
UK supermarket chain Sainsbury’s created a special Facebook ad for Halloween night, getting plenty of views for its fun take on a real trick or treat nightmare.
Retail revolution? Top brands to sell directly to consumers via INS digital scheme
Britain’s biggest food and household goods brands have signed up to a new shopping service which claims it can slash grocery bills by 30% by cutting out supermarkets.
