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Pharmacy chain enters top 10 in rankings of 500 major UK retailers in Q2

Pharmacy chain enters top 10 in rankings of 500 major UK retailers in Q2

Little known Yorkshire-based family-owned pharmacy chain HI Weldrick dramatically shot up the table of the best performing websites in Q2 with a climb of 423 places. By Glynn Davis
Leveraging multi-channel and social media can drive engagement and feedback

Leveraging multi-channel and social media can drive engagement and feedback

Social media is playing an increasingly important role in helping retailers’ engage with their customers and it looks set to be an integral part of how they garner customer feedback in the future. By Glynn Davis
New on-line diary reminder and gift buying service

New on-line diary reminder and gift buying service

nudge-me.co.uk aims to help consumers never again to forget a loved one’s birthday, anniversary or special occasion.
Customer Loyalty preview:Mobiles could be better utilised in retailers’ loyalty programmes

Customer Loyalty preview:Mobiles could be better utilised in retailers’ loyalty programmes

Retailers have largely failed to fully involve mobile devices in loyalty programmes, which is a mistake as they are widely seen as the glue that can connect the increasingly complex shopping journeys of today’s consumers.By Glynn Davis
Marks & Spencer expands contactless payment options

Marks & Spencer expands contactless payment options

Marks & Spencer has rolled out contactless payment to 644 of its UK stores, including its railway and airport franchise stores.
New study finds that over half of smartphone and tablet users shop via mobile every week

New study finds that over half of smartphone and tablet users shop via mobile every week

Almost two-thirds of smartphone and tablet users access websites on a daily basis and over a half shop via their mobile device at least once a week, new research has revealed.
Asia and Europe set to drive UK online sales

Asia and Europe set to drive UK online sales

Overseas online sales to generate £28 billion for British retailers by 2020
Comment: What makes Adidas more inclined to invest in e-commerce than Primark?

Comment: What makes Adidas more inclined to invest in e-commerce than Primark?

The news that Primark has chosen the high street over the internet, deciding not to open an online store, is an interesting issue. By Heikki Haldre
The tablet into a serious EPoS business tool

The tablet into a serious EPoS business tool

Box Technologies has launched the cielo Universal Dock (U-Dock) initially with the CL910 Motion tablet.
Annual web sales pass one billion pounds at John Lewis

Annual web sales pass one billion pounds at John Lewis

Online sales at John Lewis have passed the £1bn mark on a rolling 52 week basis, alongside a successful launch of a new multi-million pound web platform.