The shopping experience has been transformed by rapid consumer adoption of smartphones and tablets, and retailers are struggling to keep up. Some 85 per cent of consumers will start shopping on one device and finish on another[i], yet many retailers fail to offer shoppers a multi-device optimised shopping experience, which can lead to frustrated consumers and lost sales.
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Xtras Accessories increases sales by 93 per cent in Its first quarter with ChannelAdvisor
Dec 04, 2013
ChannelAdvisor today announced that Xtras Accessories, a discount beauty retailer, has seen an increase in sales of 93 per cent and a revenue increase of 50 per cent in Q3 since implementing ChannelAdvisor's Marketplaces solution.
Why do shoppers leave stores without buying?
Dec 04, 2013
Pierhouse discovered in their recent shopper survey that the top reason for leaving a store without buying is not Price. In fact price comes in third. In the number one slot 91% of shoppers said that they were likely to leave a store if they could not find a specific product. The product might have been out of stock, or even worse, in stock but difficult to find because the signage was missing or not helpful.
Women more generous with Christmas spend than men – apart from the bar bill
Dec 03, 2013
Research from global payment provider WorldPay has uncovered the ingrained shopping habits that lead us to overspend this Christmas, to the extent that 1 in 4 of us (24%) will completely run out of cash by January.
B&M signs up to flexible warehousing deal with Peel Ports
Nov 27, 2013
B&M Retail has signed a deal with Peel Ports which will allow it to accommodate an additional 85,000 pallets of stock in the run up to Christmas without adding any further mileage or costs to its supply chain.
Softbox AB introduces Social Camera app for Axis Network Cameras
Nov 27, 2013
Software developer, Softbox AB, has partnered with Axis Communications, the global leader in network video, to develop Social Camera, an application designed for retail shops and boutiques.
Salmon enhance Halfords online customer experience unveiling their new digital platform for the future
Nov 27, 2013
Salmon has announced the unveiling of Halfords new digital platform for the future and overhaul of their existing website. This marks the next phase in the leading retailer's strategy to drive growth online and to its portfolio of 465 superstores nationwide.
Thomas Sabo streamlines Payroll and HR Software systems with Carval Computing
Nov 27, 2013
Thomas Sabo is a lifestyle brand with its head office based in Lauf an der Pegnitz, Germany. Founded in 1984 the company now employs over 1300 people and has a presence in 66 countries around the world.
Dixons Retail deploys cutting-edge Pricer electronic shelf labels
Nov 27, 2013
Dixons Retail Plc, the European multi-channel specialist electrical retailer and owner of Currys & PC World, is currently working with the Herbert Group for a trial of new generation Pricer SmartTAG Electronic Shelf Labels (ESLs) at their store in Aylesbury.
TomTom launches toll reporting to help transport companies manage costs
Nov 20, 2013
TomTom Business Solutions has launched new road toll reporting functionality for its fleet management platform, providing transport companies with greater cost transparency for all European routes.
