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 […]
The email functionality you need to create exceptional eCommerce experiences
By Tom Ricards, Head of Channel & Partnerships, Fresh Relevance Email marketers are busy people. The need to send customers relevant and timely content, coupled with limited resources and the pressure to create more and more campaigns means time that should be spent strategizing is often eaten up designing emails and curating content. If you […]
The eCommerce Forum is just around the corner…
There’s a free guest pass waiting for you at the hybrid eCommerce Forum. Can you join us? 7th July – Hilton London Canary Wharf (virtual attendance options are also available) This unique event is entirely complimentary for you to attend – simply reserve your place here. Receive a bespoke itinerary of 1-2-1 meetings with suppliers that meet […]
Do you specialise in Affiliate Marketing or Payments Processing Solutions? 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 June we’ll be focussing on Affiliate Marketing or 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 […]
Credential spill incidents double as hacker sophistication continues to rise
The number of annual credential spill incidents nearly doubled from 2016 to 2020, according to F5’s latest Credential Stuffing Report. The most comprehensive research initiative of its kind reported a 46% downturn in the volume of spilled credentials during the same period. The average spill size also declined, falling from 63 million records in 2016 to 17 million last year. Meanwhile, the 2020 median spill size (2 million records) represented a […]
Late Thursday mornings peak time for online shopping
A new report has revealed that Thursday is the optimum day that people are most likely to shop online – with working from home habits shifting shoppers to sneaky late morning splurge. The findings in SaleCycle’s 2021 Ecommerce Statistics report showed that while lockdowns and Covid-19 restrictions have influenced a more evenly spread shopping experience […]