Category: Retail
New study reveals 61% of UK shoppers have witnessed shoplifting
At an event held at the House of Spells attended by Tech Digest, delegates discussed how technology could help in the fight against a growing epidemic of retail crime. Hosted by, x-hoppers, a provider of AI-based retail communication solutions, the event showcased the findings of the company's recent survey which claims that 61% of UK…
Amazon’s 10th annual Prime Day will top $14bn this July, forecasts Parcelhero
Amazon has confirmed that its next ‘members only’ Prime Day sale will take place this July. The home delivery expert Parcelhero predicts the event will be the biggest Prime Day yet, with sales reaching $14bn (£11.08bn). Although Amazon has not yet named the actual dates, Parcelhero says bargain hunters should pencil in 9-10 July in their…
1 in 3 have experienced a scam on second-hand marketplaces in last 2 years, Which? warns
Nextdoor had the highest percentage of customer complaints, according to Which? survey A third of buyers have experienced a scam on popular second-hand marketplaces in the last two years, Which? warns. A Which? survey of more than 1,000 second-hand marketplace buyers and 1,000 second-hand marketplace sellers revealed that a third of buyers (32%)…
Elevating your online store with specialized hosting solutions
In today's digital age, the landscape of online shopping has undergone a significant transformation. What once was a simple transactional interaction has evolved into a complex ecosystem requiring high-performing, secure, and scalable platforms. The backbone ensuring that these platforms meet modern demands is specialized hosting solutions from providers like Hypernode.com, which are not merely about keeping…
Ecommerce sales fall in January, claims IMRG
2024 has got off to a very slow start for ecommerce sales, with online revenue falling -7% Year-on-Year (YoY) in January against a decline of -3.5% last year, according to the IMRG Online Retail Index, which tracks the online sales of over 200 retailers. While that is not the sharpest rate of decline in the…
7 tips to avoid getting scammed on Black Friday and Cyber Monday
Hurrah, it's nearly the festive season. Time to bag some bargains in the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales. But while goods might be flying off the shelves at this time of year, it's also the perfect time for scammers to prey on those ready to spend without too much thought. Here we look at…
Brits spent 4.1% more online in July as rain dampened High Street sales
Online grabbed 27.4% of all retail sales in July, says the home delivery expert ParcelHero. That’s its biggest share of the market since February 2022. Britain’s lousy weather is being blamed for a fall in High Street shopping as stores pray for late summer sun. Online sales soared while High Street spending slumped, as the wettest…
3 in 5 customers want personalised content, generally welcome AI
61.7% of customers say personalised content is an important part of their online experience 74.7% of customers are more, or somewhat more, loyal to brands that are strongly personalised to their interests Live search that automatically ranks and filters the best products was voted the most helpful personalisation feature by customers (42%) Customers would mostly…
Ecommerce growth declines for 26th month in a row
June saw a decline in online retail revenue, the 26th month in a row of negative or flat growth, according to IMRG’s Online Retail Index From a MoM (month on month) perspective, the total online market revenue increased +1.4% on June, which is in line with the growth trend for this time of year. Promisingly,…
Online shopping: 8 tips to maximise your savings
When it comes to online shopping, savvy shoppers are always in search of new ways to maximise their savings, due to the continuing cost of living crisis and inflation at 10.1%. Fortunately, there are many less-known strategic methods for securing the best deals. Together with Nick Drewe, retail expert at online discounts platform, Wethrift, we provide a…