Stampdealer Stanley Gibbons to launch new transactional ecommerce site
Stamp and autograph trader Stanley Gibbons is to launch a new ecommerce website. The site is expected to open up new markets for the company, which started out in 1856. Related news Scholl’s sales double with new ecommerce platform Maria Grachvogel to launch ecommerce site New site launch to sell newspaper subscriptions Internet Retailing Read More
New ecommerce website for Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball, the Dorset paint and wallpaper manufacturer, has launched a new international ecommerce website, developed by BT Fresca. Related news Kew reports 30% increase in conversion rate on new website Snow+Rock cuts training time with new ecommerce platform Gap UK ecommerce website to serve nine European countries Internet Retailing Read More
Ecommerce technology is retail investment priority: report
A new report suggests that ecommerce systems are a clear investment priority for non-food retailers. But, the Martec International/BT Expedite report shows, there is still less money available for spending on technology. Related news Store systems beat online in terms of retailers’ investment priorities Multi-channel CRM is now the top priority for retail CIOs around the world Thomas Pink and Warehouse pick ‘single view’ ecommerce system Internet Retailing Read More
Pay4Later launches e-commerce credit
Online merchants can now offer customers credit at their checkouts using a new Pay4Later system. Pay4Later believes this is the first time retail finance has been available in the mainstream UK e-commerce market. It brings to the internet credit options that have long been available in the high street. Online, shoppers who choose to pay using a credit option selects that option at the checkout. They then confirm they meet the lender criteria before asked to fill in a credit... Read More
Guest comment: How CRM can improve your e-commerce site
By Amanda Squires Although more and more people are shopping online, the rise of price comparison sites and a tough economy mean that consumers are generally spending less, but are simultaneously more informed about what they are buying. While price discounting may help drive sales in the short-term this cannot be the cornerstone of a customer acquisition and retention strategy if online retailers want to achieve their long-term goals. For this they need to implement a thorough... Read More
Channel 4 moves into e-commerce
Channel 4 has branched into e-commerce for the first time with its new 4Beauty website. The UK television channel’s 4Beauty aims to build on the popularity of Channel 4 shows such as How to Look Naked and The Ugly Face of Beauty. Features of the site include articles, videos and style advice. E-commerce is introduced for the first time through a Product Review Finder and a Style Me tool, which will bring together reviews and ratings with the ability for users to buy products,... Read More
