E-Commerce

TV Increasingly Inspires Online Shopping in UK
August 23, 2011

As the number of consumers regularly surfing the net while watching television rises, the potential for crossover sales is growing, according to a new report. Research from Deloitte and Gfk found that out of 4,000 shoppers surveyed, over half admit to browsing the web while also viewing TV programs and 45 percent of these people are visiting shopping sites.

12 Video SEO Tips for E-Commerce Website Product Pages
August 22, 2011

Online retailers are responding to audience demand for more product videos. The number of videos deployed by these retailers on both their websites and video sharing sites has tremendously increased from last year.

Elie Tahari Launches New E-Commerce, M-Commerce Storefronts
August 19, 2011

Elie Tahari, a luxury lifestyle brand with a growing global presence, has launched ElieTahari.com on the Demandware Commerce platform to drive the growth of the brand and deliver the Elie Tahari experience to a broader audience.

Amazon, eBay, Apple Among Top Retail Sites Visited
August 19, 2011

Amazon was the most visited retail site in June, according to new data out from comScore. Compared with all other online retailers, Amazon.com grabbed more than 282 million visitors in June, reaching 20.4 percent of the entire internet population around the world.

Online Coupons Boast High Redemption Rate
August 19, 2011

The recession has encouraged a host of deal-seeking behavior among consumers, including searching out online and mobile coupons as well as taking advantage of daily-deal offers, which have risen in popularity dramatically.

Harrods Moves to Strengthen Global Brand Presence Via Mobile
August 18, 2011

British retailers will be giving over more of their marketing budgets to mobile this year and luxury retailer Harrods is no exception. In a bid to give the brand a greater global presence, Harrods.com will be launched along with a fully transactional mobile website. Many of the store's rivals, including John Lewis and Debenhams, already have transactional mobile websites and apps.

Laura Ashley Launches US E-Commerce Site
August 17, 2011

Laura Ashley, the English lifestyle brand, has opened its e-commerce website to U.S. customers, featuring popular licensed products and coveted U.K. fabrics, wallpapers and accessories.