Half of retailers ‘failing to capitalise on eCommerce’

Research from Hitachi Solutions and K3 Technologies has found that many retailers didn’t have the technology foundation in place to capitalise on the eCommerce boom over the last year. In fact, over half (57%) of retailers reported that they weren’t agile enough. However, the retailers that made early investments in digital ERP reported fewer issues around […]
eCommerce Forum: Only a handful of delegate places left – Claim yours today!

There are only a handful of places left to attend the eCommerce Forum on 7th July, all remotely via our virtual platform. Confirm your live or virtual pass here. As our guest, you can enjoy industry seminar sessions and a bespoke itinerary of 1-2-1 meetings with innovative suppliers. Secure your free guest pass here – etailingsummit.co.uk/delegates-booking-form/. Or contact us to […]
Do you specialise in Email Marketing or Payment Services? We want to hear from you!

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 and Payment Services. 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 an Email […]
Amazon Prime Day will be a $15bn 48-hour bonanza

ParcelHero says this year’s Amazon’s Prime Day event (21-22 June) is set to break all records. It forecasts last year’s $10.4bn (£7.37bn) Amazon spending spree will rise 44% to $14.9bn (£10.56bn), with Brits alone set to spend a whopping £1.4bn ($1.98bn). ParcelHero’s Head of Consumer Research, David Jinks M.I.L.T., said: ‘Traditionally, Amazon Prime Day sales […]
Confirm your guest pass to hybrid eCommerce Forum

You have the option to attend on the 7th July either in-person at the Hilton London Canary Wharf or via our virtual platform. Confirm your live or virtual pass here. As our guest, you can enjoy industry seminar sessions, a bespoke itinerary of 1-2-1 meetings with innovative suppliers, networking with peers, lunch & refreshments throughout. Secure your free guest […]
Pandemic drives over half of consumers to shop more locally

Over half of consumers globally (53%) believe it is more important to shop with local businesses now than it was before the pandemic. That’s according to new research, in which over 4,500 consumers were surveyed across the UK, US, Australia, and Brazil. The report, Making Loyalty Work for Small Businesses, which was conducted in February […]
Register for the ON Festival today!

ON Festival by Freshworks will host an exciting line-up of speakers who have pioneered the values that put people first in business. Coupled together with world-class entertainment, this event will leave you feeling energised, inspired and entertained. Together with over 5,000 business leaders from across Europe, ON Festival will explore the role you and your […]
Retailers ‘missing out’ on the growing gift card market

Most top retailers have gift cards available but according to new research from NAPCO, in conjunction with Blackhawk Network, there is still a huge opportunity for brands to capitalise on the gift card market. The research evaluated the state of key merchants’ gift card offerings, including TKMaxx, H&M and Apple, and has highlighted how retailers […]
Learn from the best at the eCommerce Forum

You can enjoy amazing seminar sessions at the eCommerce Forum on the 7th July at the Hilton London Canary Wharf – Register today! Sessions include:- “Grow like a Badass Unicorn” Each of us has the potential to grow as fast and big as $1billion Unicorn start-ups. All we need is personal development so that we can ignite […]
Brands ‘must improve’ online experiences and embrace personalisation

While most top retailers have gift cards available there is still a huge opportunity for brands to capitalise on the gift card market. That’s according to research from NAPCO, in conjunction with Blackhawk Network, which evaluated the state of key merchants’ gift card offerings, including TKMaxx, H&M and Apple. The report highlights how retailers can reap the […]