Smarter Payments Summit – Your key to commercial success
The Smarter Payments Summit is a unique one-day event which allows senior retail and payment transaction professionals from the UK’s biggest brands to meet with innovative and competitive suppliers to the industry. These meetings are pre-arranged and based on mutual interest, meaning there’s no time wasted – and there’s no hard sell. It is free […]
Crowdfunding platform for sustainable businesses counts online marketplace among first projects
A new equity crowdfunding platform that connects sustainable businesses is now live with four firms seeking finance including an end-to-end sustainable fashion brand, a recyclable sneaker brand and an online marketplace. Koodoo says it was founded in response to growing cross-generational groups of ‘woke’ consumers who want to live responsibly and care about issues that […]
Business leaders should keep calm and carry on, says RADA
UK business leaders are struggling to cope with the pressures of a rapidly changing world, with increased competition, political uncertainty and greater scrutiny all making it much tougher at the top. That’s according to a study of 1,000 workplaces published in Thinking On Your Feet, a report by the commercial arm of the Royal Academy […]
Your personalised schedule at the eCommerce Forum
The eCommerce Forum is a highly-focused one-day event that will help underpin your strategy for 2020 and beyond. It takes place on the 11th February at the Hilton London Canary Wharf and is entirely complimentary for you to attend. This will be your schedule: 8:00am: Registration 8:45am: Opening presentation 9:30am: Seminar sessions 10:30am: Pre-arranged 1-2-1 meetings […]
Ad spend on Instagram Stories soars nearly 70%
Spend on Instagram Stories has grown by almost 70%, and now commands almost 10% of brands’ overall Facebook ad spend, while Facebook Stories only make up 0.3% of spend on the platform. That’s according to a report on Instagram and Facebook Trends for Q3 2019 released by SocialBakers, which says the Ecommerce category continues to […]
Security IT Summit Summer 2020 – Claim your place!
Registration is now open for the summer 2020 Security IT Summit – don’t miss out on your free place! Register for your complimentary guest place today. Our Approach Taking place on June 30th 2020 at the Hilton London Canary Wharf, the Security IT Summit allows senior professionals to share forward-thinking ideas, meet new partners and discover […]
Majority of Brits ‘showrooming’ in store before buying online
Bricks and mortar stores are losing out on over £18 billion in sales each year as consumers find products in store, before leaving and purchasing online. That’s according to a RetailChoice study, which says nearly three-quarters (74%) of Brits admit to browsing a product in store before purchasing online, with High-Street stores have a fight […]
‘Competition is increasing’ in Google Shopping
Nearly half of the ads on Google in the UK, Germany and France are placed via external providers, although doubts remain that this is enough in the wake of the 2.4 billion Euro fine by the EU on the platform after it was ordered to open up its Google Shopping service to outside competition. That’s […]
OnBuy launches Boost to increase seller exposure
Online marketplace OnBuy has launched a new service called Boost, which it says is designed to help sellers gain more exposure and improve the visibility, rank and placement of their listings. Cas Paton, founder and managing director of the popular online marketplace, said: “Our Boost service will bring a wealth of benefits to our sellers. […]
Do you specialise in SEO? We want to hear from you!
Each month on eCommerce & Payments Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the market – and in December we’ll be focussing on SEO 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 a supplier of […]