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 […]
The Best Mobile Wallet Solutions to Benefit Your Brand
Choosing the right mobile wallet solutions integration partner is about more than simply offering popular payment methods. As businesses look to improve conversion, customer convenience, and repeat purchase behaviour, selecting the right provider requires more than just ticking off big-name compatibility. It means aligning with a partner who can offer technical agility, fraud protection, and global scalability […]
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… […]
Opportunities of Mobile Wallet in eCommerce: Boost Customer Experience and Loyalty
Mobile wallets (m-wallets) are no longer just a tool for quick, contactless payments—they’re fast becoming a central touchpoint for post-purchase engagement, loyalty, and brand affinity. As retailers explore the opportunities of mobile wallet adoption, they are recognising benefits that extend beyond faster checkout to include loyalty integration, customer retention, personalised offers, secure authentication, richer transaction data, […]
E-commerce businesses need to maximise AI ROI when it comes to customer experience
UK e-commerce companies are investing significant capital in AI to improve the customer experience, but many businesses are yet to realise significant gains. That’s according to a survey of senior executives at 300 large and mid-sized e-commerce companies in Europe and the US by CMS Storyblok. UK businesses have spent an average of £321,000 in the past […]
A/B TESTING MONTH: Compliance, consent, and testing ethics in 2025
A/B testing remains a powerful tool for e-commerce brands seeking to optimise customer experiences, boost conversions, and sharpen their competitive edge. However, as consumer privacy expectations rise and regulatory frameworks continue to evolve, the ethical and legal landscape around testing has become more complex. For e-commerce brands, success no longer hinges solely on experimentation speed […]