Tablet commerce will triple this year to reach £4.74 billion according to eMarketer. The rise means that it will account for 10.4 per cent of total UK retail e-commerce sales, and by 2017 it will have a quarter share at nearly £18 billion. Total retail e-commerce sales for this year are predicted to hit £45.40…
Multi-channel retailing is putting added pressure on retailer’s supply chains as they struggle to meet demand levels. As the retail industry accelerates towards the digital revolution of multiple channels and convenience when shopping, the complexity of retailer operations is increasing. Supply chain and logistics are becoming the focus with many retailers undertaking new processes and…
Argos has taken another step towards being a leader in digital retail by opening a selection of digital concept stores across the UK. The leading UK online and high street retailer aims to redefine the role of a store for a digital future. The first of six new Argos digital concept stores is open to…
Retailers are utilising social media technology in the run up to Christmas in a bid to attract further consumer interest, with Pinterest taking a lead role. A recent Searchmetrics study of ten top UK retail sites shows which retailer’s online website images and pages are being shared most frequently on Pinterest. ASOS was listed as…
Initially recognised as a service provided by coffee shops, airports and hotels, free Wi-Fi access for customers is now trending among retailers. As mobile devices integrate further into every day shopping, it makes sense for the high street to stop fearing the digital era and join it instead by bringing the perks of the internet…