Coronavirus: Millennials now prefer their online purchases to be digital
Brands and retailers must not forego the near half (44%) of millennial consumers who now prefer their online purchases to be digital and instantly downloadable, rather than physical. That’s according to Wunderman Thompson Commerce’s Future Shopper report, which surveyed over 14,000 people in seven countries and found that close to a third (28%) of consumers’ annual […]
Value of most valuable global retail brands hits $1.5 trillion
The third annual BrandZ Top 75 Most Valuable Global Retail Brands Ranking from WPP and Kantar shows the value of the world’s top 75 retail brands has grown 12% to $1.5 trillion in the past year. The report provides an indication of the brands that are most likely to prevail in a post-coronavirus market and uses valuations data incorporating stock price […]
Coronavirus: Consumers ‘ignoring online fraud risks’
Consumers in the US and UK aren’t taking the necessary precautions to protect their online identity, instead prioritising convenience and speed of access to online goods and services over personal security. That’s according to research conducted by YouGov in April 2020 on behalf of Callsign that surveyed more than 4,000 consumers in the US and […]
Re-connect with the industry at the eCommerce Forum
The eCommerce Forum will now take place on Monday 6th July at the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms – we would love for you to join us as our guest. This unique small, niche event is entirely FREE for you to attend – reserve your place here. Meet 1-2-1 with budget-saving suppliers, based on your business requirements and […]
B2B leaders in eCommerce ‘bullish about digital experience budgets’ despite COVID-19
Despite the economic downturn, 85% of B2B organisations still expect their digital experience budget to increase next year, which will help 71% of B2B leaders who agree that the digital experience their company offers does not meet the needs and expectations of its customers. However, facing market uncertainty brought on by the global pandemic, B2B […]
UK contactless payments will surge to $1.2 billion by 2025
The global coronavirus pandemic appears set to fundamentally alter the way people pay for good and services, with separate studies predicting significant growth for contactless as physical contact is increasingly avoided in the retail environment. A new report for ResearchandMarkets says the UK is leading the way globally, with contactless payments predicted to surge to $1.2 […]
Get ahead with our Sales & Marketing Online Courses!
During these times of great uncertainty, one thing we all have more of is time. So why not use it to learn new skills and improve existing ones with our newly available and unlimited annual courses? These are specially-curated online courses designed to help you and your team improve expertise and learn new things. The […]
Protect yourself against fraud with Utrust
Credit card fraud lost $24.26 billion in 2018 alone, and it has been growing leaps and bounds. You can never be entirely safe when your payment system depends on sharing private information online. Utrust’s payment system relies on blockchain, an innovative technology that means never having to share private information. Your customer’s key stays safe […]
Do you specialise in A/B Testing or Mobile Payments? 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 May we’ll be focussing on A/B Testing & Mobile Payments 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 […]
New dates for the eCommerce Forum! Can you join us?
Due to the current pandemic, we have moved the date and venue for the upcoming eCommerce Forum. The Summit will now take place on Monday 6th July at the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms. If you were unable to attend the previous date, we would love for you to join us as our guest. This unique small, niche event […]
