/ Technology

U.K. holiday goers rely on the web and smartphones to book trips

A survey says that more than half of consumers avoid in-store travel agents.

Posted 02/07/2012Thad RueterPost a comment

/ Technology

Most U.K consumers go online to buy holiday gifts

An IMRG survey also shows a significant role for smartphones in holiday shopping.

Posted 01/10/2012Thad RueterPost a comment

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Online shoppers in the U.K. increasingly click and collect

Rather than miss deliveries at home, they go to the store to pick up orders.

Posted 12/13/2011Internet RetailerPost a comment

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Mobile commerce is blossoming across the pond

Mobile sales comprise 3.3% of retailers’ total online sales, study finds.

Posted 10/21/2011Bill SiwickiPost a comment

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U.K. online sales jump 15% in September

That’s a stark contrast to bricks-and-mortar sales, which increased 0.3%.

Posted 10/18/2011Zak StamborPost a comment

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The growth spurt for U.K. e-commerce slows down in July

Online sales increased 12% last month, the lowest rate since January 2010.

Posted 08/17/2011Allison EnrightPost a comment

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Visa chip card push could spur mobile payments but raise web fraud risks

New payment terminals and software will ease NFC adoption, Visa says.

Posted 08/10/2011Kevin Woodward1 comments

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2011 U.K. e-retail sales increase 19% through June

Online sales of booze and apparel help to boost the e-commerce growth figures.

Posted 07/22/2011Allison EnrightPost a comment

/ E-Retailers

Now that’s a job report: U.K. e-commerce employment will double by 2015

But the growth of m-commerce could lead to consolidation within e-retail organizations.

Posted 07/22/2011Thad RueterPost a comment

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Online spending in the U.K. increases 18% in May

Credit strong online sales of alcohol and clothing for the gains, a report says.

Posted 06/22/2011Thad RueterPost a comment