http://www.theecommercepro.com/rss.php The E-Commerce Pro RSS news feed RSS news feed en-uk Copyright 2013 The E-Commerce Pro RSS news feed 144 23 http://www.theecommercepro.com/rss.php /images/logo_rss.gif Do you have a product or service that can help retailers deploy an effective mobile retailing strategy ? http://www.theecommercepro.com/item.php?news_id=484 Wed, 22 May 2013 10:26:25 +0100 http://www.theecommercepro.com/item.php?news_id=484 Much has been said recently of the opportunity in emerging retail markets, especially where there are countries or regions that are less affected by recession or economic slowdown. By Stephen Berry, head of Computop UK http://www.theecommercepro.com/item.php?news_id=483 Wed, 08 May 2013 01:00:00 +0100 http://www.theecommercepro.com/item.php?news_id=483 81% of UK adults are now online compared to a European average of 65% according to IAB Europe's Mediascope Europe report. UK internet users spending on average 16.8 hours per week online compared to European average of 14.8 hours. http://www.theecommercepro.com/item.php?news_id=461 Tue, 07 May 2013 13:17:46 +0100 http://www.theecommercepro.com/item.php?news_id=461 With the high street as we know it under threat of extinction, according to some forecasters, retailers need to fight back by incorporating mobile into the heart of their marketing strategies, says a new report by Tradedoubler. http://www.theecommercepro.com/item.php?news_id=477 Tue, 07 May 2013 13:17:45 +0100 http://www.theecommercepro.com/item.php?news_id=477 The adage that crime doesn't pay isn't just for criminals. It is applicable to law-abiding merchants too who have to deal with the costs and issues of fraud when expanding internationally. By Shane Fitzpatrick, president and managing partner of Chase Paymentech, Europe http://www.theecommercepro.com/item.php?news_id=482 Tue, 07 May 2013 13:17:43 +0100 http://www.theecommercepro.com/item.php?news_id=482 A report which sought the views retailers has highlighted that SME retailers are being left behind when it comes to incorporating mobile commerce as part of their customer offering. http://www.theecommercepro.com/item.php?news_id=460 Tue, 07 May 2013 13:17:42 +0100 http://www.theecommercepro.com/item.php?news_id=460 Spending on IT security is anticipated to hit $60bn this year and will rise to $86bn by 2016, according to new research from Gartner. http://www.theecommercepro.com/item.php?news_id=473 Tue, 07 May 2013 13:17:40 +0100 http://www.theecommercepro.com/item.php?news_id=473 Research whitepaper reveals that UK retailers are still failing to take full advantage of the opportunity that social commerce offers for growth http://www.theecommercepro.com/item.php?news_id=455 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 14:02:03 +0000 http://www.theecommercepro.com/item.php?news_id=455 Research from Juniper Research reveals that the global NFC retail payments market will exceed $180 billion by 2017, more than a seven-fold increase over this year. http://www.theecommercepro.com/item.php?news_id=466 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 14:01:54 +0000 http://www.theecommercepro.com/item.php?news_id=466 Retailers believe high street has to enhance its combined on-line and off-line offer http://www.theecommercepro.com/item.php?news_id=475 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 14:01:49 +0000 http://www.theecommercepro.com/item.php?news_id=475 Back in the 1960s, singer Bob Dylan produced a seminal album called "The Times Are a-Changin'." By Shane Fitzpatrick http://www.theecommercepro.com/item.php?news_id=479 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 14:01:25 +0000 http://www.theecommercepro.com/item.php?news_id=479 Amazon was the most visited website selling goods for parcel delivery in June, according to research firm comScore http://www.theecommercepro.com/item.php?news_id=50 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 13:10:34 +0000 http://www.theecommercepro.com/item.php?news_id=50 Britain loves instant offers and rewards in times of economic uncertainty http://www.theecommercepro.com/item.php?news_id=476 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 17:06:10 +0000 http://www.theecommercepro.com/item.php?news_id=476 The latest figures from the IMRG Capgemini e-Retail Sales Index show that summer sunshine and Olympic fever loosened purse strings with online sales experiencing its highest growth this year, recording a huge 17% jump on July 2011 and a 9% increase on June 2012. http://www.theecommercepro.com/item.php?news_id=468 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 17:06:05 +0000 http://www.theecommercepro.com/item.php?news_id=468 Retail Business Technology Expo (RBTE has launched its search for the very best content for its 2013 educational programme, opening its stage to retail industry leaders, with the seminar and conference call for papers now open for RBTE 2013 http://www.theecommercepro.com/item.php?news_id=472 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 17:06:01 +0000 http://www.theecommercepro.com/item.php?news_id=472 The SM-S220i has been developed in response to the rapidly growing demand for a mobile Bluetooth printer that is compatible with multiple operating systems (Windows®, Android™, Linux, iOS). http://www.theecommercepro.com/item.php?news_id=480 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 17:05:59 +0000 http://www.theecommercepro.com/item.php?news_id=480 A digital campaign for the launch of Debenhams' exclusive new UK shoe collection has won the award for best 'Digital Media Strategy' at the DADI Awards. http://www.theecommercepro.com/item.php?news_id=481 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 17:05:55 +0000 http://www.theecommercepro.com/item.php?news_id=481 According to the 2012 Shop.org/Forrester Research State Of Retailing Online survey, 50% of retailers surveyed say they spent less than $100,000 on smartphone investments in 2011, and 74% spent the same on tablet initiatives. http://www.theecommercepro.com/item.php?news_id=474 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 17:05:51 +0000 http://www.theecommercepro.com/item.php?news_id=474 Merchants using Actinic's cloud-based ecommerce solution for online retailers, now have access to SMS campaign management for communicating with their customers via their smartphones. http://www.theecommercepro.com/item.php?news_id=478 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 17:05:45 +0000 http://www.theecommercepro.com/item.php?news_id=478 Mobile might be in the forefront of your mind but just catering for it could easily steer you into a dead end. By Stefan Schmidt http://www.theecommercepro.com/item.php?news_id=467 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 14:45:22 +0000 http://www.theecommercepro.com/item.php?news_id=467 Sage Pay has announced a partnership with The MoBank Group. http://www.theecommercepro.com/item.php?news_id=465 Fri, 19 Oct 2012 12:31:43 +0100 http://www.theecommercepro.com/item.php?news_id=465 The forecast further strengthens the UK's position as a global leader in the market, second only to the US in terms of market value. http://www.theecommercepro.com/item.php?news_id=452 Fri, 19 Oct 2012 12:31:39 +0100 http://www.theecommercepro.com/item.php?news_id=452 Despite the uncertain economic outlook, many firms have positive growth plans for the coming months. http://www.theecommercepro.com/item.php?news_id=458 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 18:11:38 +0100 http://www.theecommercepro.com/item.php?news_id=458 The percentage of UK online sales made through a mobile device could reach 1 in 5 (20%) by Christmas 2012, with the percentage of site visits through the channel at around 1 in 3 (30%). http://www.theecommercepro.com/item.php?news_id=469 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 18:11:32 +0100 http://www.theecommercepro.com/item.php?news_id=469 Nearly half of UK consumers (45 per cent) are happy to accepted branded communications through their mobile devices if it is delivered through their opt-in terms, new research shows. http://www.theecommercepro.com/item.php?news_id=457 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 18:11:27 +0100 http://www.theecommercepro.com/item.php?news_id=457 New Customer Experience Study Provides Insight Into the Factors that Make for a Happy Online Shopper http://www.theecommercepro.com/item.php?news_id=447 Tue, 07 Aug 2012 16:26:27 +0100 http://www.theecommercepro.com/item.php?news_id=447 sofortbanking, a direct payment method from Payment Network AG in Germany, has selected SecureTrading as a partner to enable merchants to offer their customers bank-to-bank transfers online, allowing secure payments without the customer's registering or using a card. http://www.theecommercepro.com/item.php?news_id=464 Fri, 13 Jul 2012 09:06:58 +0100 http://www.theecommercepro.com/item.php?news_id=464 A survey has found that when it comes to shopping online, consumers' expectations vary depending on the type of goods and services that they are after, new research shows. http://www.theecommercepro.com/item.php?news_id=463 Fri, 13 Jul 2012 09:05:23 +0100 http://www.theecommercepro.com/item.php?news_id=463 Starbucks has rolled out its mobile application for Android-powered devices in the UK and Canada. http://www.theecommercepro.com/item.php?news_id=462 Fri, 13 Jul 2012 09:02:51 +0100 http://www.theecommercepro.com/item.php?news_id=462 Integrating display, social and mobile with email and web programs as part of an overall cross-channel marketing strategy has a strong impact on sales conversions and return on investment, according to a new study. http://www.theecommercepro.com/item.php?news_id=459 Tue, 10 Jul 2012 06:44:15 +0100 http://www.theecommercepro.com/item.php?news_id=459