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Study finds that Facebook and Twitter symbols subconsciously influence online buying decisions
The display of a social media icon such as a Facebook “Like” button or a Twitter symbol on a shopping website increases the likelihood that consumers will buy some products, and reduces the likelihood that they will buy others.
Google Chrome hacked for first time at $1m 'Bug Bounty' contest
Google's browser was hacked within only five minutes as part of an annual security contest, thanks to a team of French hackers and a Russian student.
Greater urgency needed on single market for online retail
The British Retail Consortium's (BRC's) Multichannel Retailing conference taking place today (Thursday) is a timely reminder to the Government to keep the pressure on Europe over the creation of a true single European online retail market.
Moda in Pelle enjoys 89% sales increase with ChannelAdvisor
Moda in Pelle, a leading UK shoe and accessories retailer, has signed to use ChannelAdvisor’s Managed Marketplaces solution to increase sales on eBay and Amazon.
Mamas & Papas to develop ecommerce strategy
Mamas & Papas has announced plans to develop its ecommerce offering to increase the number of goods it sells using parcel delivery services and enhance its web presence.
Mobile accounts for 5% of online UK sales
The popularity of shopping through mobile devices is continuing to grow at remarkable speed, with sales through mobile devices penetrating the 5% barrier of total e-retail sales for the first time, according to new research.
High Street retailing "no light at the end of the tunnel"
The monthly BC/KPMG sales monitor reveals that UK retail sales values were down 0.3% on a like-for-like basis from February 2011, when sales had fallen 0.4%. On a total basis, sales were up 2.3%, against a 1.1% increase in February 2011.
Facebook ads to appear on mobiles for first time with ‘Premium’ service
Facebook is letting companies place ads on its mobile version for the first time, and to advertise on the log out screen, flowing the launch of its new ‘Premium’ service.
Britain one of the most mature online markets in Europe research reveals
Research from property advisor CBRE found that many European consumers chose to do their Christmas shopping over the internet in 2011, despite retail sales remaining fairly flat throughout this period overall
58% rise in data protection breaches
Annual statistics released by the Information Commissioner's Office show there has been a 58% increase in data protection breaches by companies in the private sector
Visits to retail sites through mobile devices show rapid growth
2.6% of visits to e-retail sites were through mobile in 2010; this surged to 8.2% in 2011
Computop joins forces with MagTek to integrate mobile Point of Sale capabilities into Paygate 5.0
Payment Services Provider collaborates with MagTek to develop mobile Smart Phone and Tablet POS solutions.