Jul 29, 2014 | E-commerce and E-retailing
A new report from Juniper Research forecasts that the number of mobile coupon users will rise from 560m this year to 1bn in 2019. According to the “Mobile Coupons: Consumer Engagement, Loyalty & Redemption Strategies 2014-2019” study retailers will...
Jul 28, 2014 | E-commerce and E-retailing
With headlines last week focussing on Amazon’s unexpectedly high quarterly loses, it’s easy to miss just how how far and wide the company is continuing to expand and experiment across the digital landscape. Here are four new products or shifts worth...
Jul 25, 2014 | E-commerce and E-retailing
Amazon has posted a quarterly loss of $126m (£74m) on the back of significantly heavy investment in smartphones, warehouses, delivery systems and digital content. This compares with a $7m loss for the same quarter in 2013. Revenues for the quarter were up 23% (to...
Jul 22, 2014 | E-commerce and E-retailing, Mobile
Snapchat could soon let advertisers offer a ‘buy’ option to users directly from the chat app, rivaling the likes of Facebook and Twitter, following two trademarks being filed earlier this month. The trademarks, which were uncovered by TechCrunch, suggest Snapchat...
Jul 21, 2014 | Content marketing, E-commerce and E-retailing
Amazon has launched a new ebook subscription service, giving customers access to thousands of titles (including some audiobooks) for $9.99 a month. Watch this promo video here: The company said Friday that the Kindle Unlimited service will give users the ability to...
Jul 16, 2014 | E-commerce and E-retailing, Online advertising
Yahoo has posted disappointing quarterly earnings, with quarterly profit $272.6 m, down from $335m a year earlier, as the web giant keeps a slice of Chinese ecommerce giant Alibaba ahead of its IPO. The disappointing news comes after Yahoo chief executive Marissa...
Jul 14, 2014 | E-commerce and E-retailing, Mobile
Easyjet is testing Apple’s iBeacon technology across European airports,letting users receive in-app interactions using nearby signals “to enhance the in airport experience”. Powered by Estimote the airline says the new iBeacon-backed features in its iPhone app will be...
Jul 14, 2014 | E-commerce and E-retailing, Mobile
There’s no denying the impact that digital connectivity is having on our daily routines. It’s changed how we watch video, keep tabs on our health—even the way we connect with our favourite World Cup players. In fact, according to Nielsen’s Q2 2014 Mobile Wallet...
Jul 11, 2014 | E-commerce and E-retailing
How can businesses harness the power of global ecommerce solutions in what is a rapidly changing and increasingly competitive commerce landscape? This new Whitepaper from Amaze offers a step-by-step process to taking online retail to international audiences. ‘Digital...
Jul 9, 2014 | E-commerce and E-retailing, Mobile, UK
Mobile is rapidly changing consumer purchase behavior, with nearly half (46%) of UK consumers now use mobile devices as their primary tool for purchase decision making, while one in four use mobile devices as their exclusive shopping research tool, according to...
Jul 8, 2014 | Australia and New Zealand, E-commerce and E-retailing
New Zealanders have well and truly embraced internet shopping. There are now 1.9 million New Zealanders shopping online, 56 percent of the total population, according to new research. The study, from Nielsen, indicates that the number of people shopping online...
Jul 4, 2014 | E-commerce and E-retailing, Mobile, Search engine marketing, UK, USA
How can you ensure your app stands out from the crowd and is easily found on Apple’s App Store? This research from Yodel Mobile highlights missed opportunities when it comes to brands getting their apps noticed and downloaded. The research points to opportunities for...
Jul 4, 2014 | E-commerce and E-retailing
eBay and Argos have extended their Click & Collect partenership, allowing eBay shopper to collect their purchases from 650 UK stores. The Click & Collect partnership commenced in September 2013 with 50 eBay sellers offering a selected range of products for...
Jul 3, 2014 | E-commerce and E-retailing
Almost three quarters of UK consumers have yet to try out new ‘alternative’ delivery methods offered by Amazon to cut down on missed packages, according to new research. Amazon lockers will soon be readily available in London Underground car parks so that shoppers can...
Jul 3, 2014 | E-commerce and E-retailing, Email marketing, Social media, Twitter marketing
UK retailers are performing poorly on social media for customer service, but are becoming more effective at answering email enquiries, according to new research. The Eptica Multichannel Customer Experience Study found that email was the best performing channel for...
Jul 2, 2014 | E-commerce and E-retailing
Japan internt giant Rakuten is continuing to expand beyond its ecommerce and ad tech roots, buying an 18% stake in AirAsia Japan, a new low cost carrier set to be launched by AirAsia. Low cost carriers hold a 52% share of the market in Southeast Asia and over 30% in...
Jun 26, 2014 | E-commerce and E-retailing, Social media
American Apparel needed to engage young metropolitan adults aged 20-32 without restraining the brand’s unique fashion aesthetic or diluting its brand equity. This case study looks at how the clothing brand used popular blog network Tumblr, via owned content and...
Jun 23, 2014 | E-commerce and E-retailing, Online advertising
Luxury retailer Harvey Nichols made an unusual Christmas ad in 2013, encouraging shoppers to buy gifts for themselves at the high end store rather than spend the money on loved ones. This case study looks at how the bold funny ad turned controversial subject matter...
Jun 23, 2014 | E-commerce and E-retailing, Online video, Viral and buyrals
This ad for clothes brand Wren took the web by storm back in March, with its strange mix of cringe-worthy and heart-warming first kisses between strangers– coming close to winning 2014’s Cannes Lions Grand Prix award. This case study looks at the secret to the viral...
Jun 23, 2014 | Content marketing, E-commerce and E-retailing
Music tracks streamed online will be counted as part of the Official Singles Chart in the UK from next month under changes backed by the music industry, to reflect the growing popularity of online streaming over downloads and physical CD sales. Songs played on...
