Vast majority of SMEs believe subscription models help improve cash flow
Research from Uswitch has outlined how subscription-based services are helping SMEs across the UK gain tighter control over their finances and build customer retention. The findings reveal that the vast majority of SME owners (86%) believe a subscription model helps improve cash flow management, offering a more predictable and manageable income stream. Nearly half of SME owners […]
PAYMENT PROCESSING: Global by Design – How to choose the right partner for cross-border e-commerce
For UK-based e-commerce businesses looking to scale, selecting the right payment processing partner is a strategically important decision. With the rapid expansion of cross-border online retail, consumers increasingly expect localised, frictionless, and secure payment experiences. To meet those expectations while managing risk and regulatory complexity, merchants must partner with payment service providers (PSPs) that are […]
FINAL CALL: eCommerce Forum July 2025 delegate places
We have just a handful of free delegate spaces left at our eCommerce Forum, which will provide you with a rare full working day of industry networking, learning and connection building. Taking place on 10th July 2025 at the Hilton, London Canary Wharf, this unique event will enable you to lay the groundwork for your organisation’s ecommerce strategy for the rest of […]
July 2025 is Email Marketing & Payment Service Provider Month on eCommerce & Payments Briefing – Here’s how to get involved!
Each month on eCommerce & Payments Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on different parts of the market – and in July we’ll be focussing on Email Marketing & Payment Service Provider Solutions. It’s all part of our ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help eCommerce management buyers find the best products and services available today. So, if […]
60% of total marketing spend now focused on digital
Digital dominance is reshaping strategies across industries as seven out of 10 sectors dedicate 61.6% of their budget to online channels. The annual Gartner 2025 CMO Spend Survey of 402 CMOs and other marketing leaders in North America, the United Kingdom and Europe between February and March 2025 found that paid online channels lead the digital mix, […]
PAYMENT PROCESSING: Faster, smoother, smarter – how we’re streamlining e-commerce payments
Retailers are doubling down on advanced payment processing technologies to enhance speed, reduce friction, and boost customer satisfaction. Here are the key trends shaping delegate strategies at the eCommerce Forum and Smarter Payments Summit… One of the most significant developments is the widespread adoption of real-time settlement systems. Retailers are leveraging faster payment rails to […]
M-WALLETS MONTH: Which solution is right for your brand?
Integrating with the right mobile wallet solution is now key to boosting conversions, reducing cart abandonment, and building customer trust. But choosing the right m-wallet integration partner requires more than just ticking off big-name compatibility: it means aligning with a provider who can offer technical agility, fraud protection, and global scalability. Here’s what delegates at […]
June 2025 is Affiliate Marketing & Payments Processor Month on eCommerce Briefing: here’s how to get involved!
Each month on eCommerce & Payments Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on different parts of the market – and in June we’ll be focussing on Affiliate Marketing & Payments Processing Solutions. It’s all part of our ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help eCommerce management buyers find the best products and services available today. So, if you’re […]
You’ll be networking with these great brands at the eCommerce Forum this July
We are hosting a special industry networking event on Thursday 10th July at the Hilton Canary Wharf — and we think you’d be a fantastic addition to the group of professionals already attending… Company Name Position 1855 The Bottle Shop Ltd Bacardi BBC Studios Be Active Toys Beggars Group BREITLING SA Burberry Chubb Fire & Security Clinova Ltd Diageo Ltd Dr Martens Ettore Friarwood Wines & Spirits Friarwood Wines & Spirits Gatwick Airport […]
5 Minutes With… Steve McCartney, CEO at Carpio
In the latest instalment of our e-commerce & payments industry executive interview series we spoke to Steve McCartney, CEO at Carpio, about the challenges retailers face in order to stand out in a competitive landscape, the need for quick expansion into multiple marketplaces, a swing back towards D2C and the use of AI in commerce… […]
