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Young consumers embrace mobile

New research highlights key role of mobile phones in how younger consumers browse and buy

HTML5 poised to revolutionise apps market

A.T. Kearney report predicts native smartphone apps are doomed to be short lived due to development of latest web markup language

STUDY: Diamond Store hosting powers e-store

DediPower provides jewellery e-tailer with high-performance web hosting services to support its site functionality

Fashion report reveals multichannel demands

Recently published consumer research finds consumer appetite for interactive online browsing, instore kiosks and social engagement

Best Buy UK promotions roll out to Europe

Electronics retailer extend customer promotions technology to Spain, France and Netherlands after trial sees profit increase

Top retailers connect at anniversary event

Representatives from brands, including Anya Hindmarch, Between The Lines, East, Sweaty Betty, Long Tall Sally, and more, gathered last week at the Fashion and Textile Museum to toast Retail IT’s 10th birthday

Digital natives demand a better multichannel experience

Oracle research finds price, product, choice, promotions and technology are key to creating a winning shopping experience   The latest research on the future of retail in 2025 according to the digital native generation born after 1980, has found the shopping experience of the future needs to be connected, fit-for-purpose and always available, according to Oracle.  

Co-op assures new e-pharmacy information

The Co-operative Group’s new e-pharmacy website is working with Brandbank to ensure that consumers enjoy consistent, accurate and up-to-date brand information   The new Co-operative Pharmacy website intends to have 7,000 different products available over the next 12 months, with Brandbank aggregating and syndicating their product imagery and information to provide all of the relevant content to display online.  

Online campaign mobilises interactivity

NET-A-PORTER.com launches a FW11 advertising campaign that allows users to interact with ads on their mobiles   NET-A-PORTER, a premier online luxury fashion retailer, has announced the launch of its Fall/Winter 2011 (FW11) advertising campaign.   Shot by the legendary photographer Patrick Demarchelier, the campaign seeks to capture the thrill of receiving a purchase in the brand’s iconic packaging.  

Papa John’s improves search marketing

Global pizza delivery company sees 300% increase in search marketing efficiency in first three months

Fraud migrates away from cards

Card fraud and online banking fraud losses fall, but cheque fraud and phone banking fraud losses rise as fraudsters return to low-tech scams

Jet2Holidays transfers affiliate networks

Affiliate Window lands business following online travel operator’s departure from TradeDoubler

Elie Tahari becomes Fluid early adopter

Lifestyle brand takes on rich media touch device-optimisation feature to maximise presentation

Concept store debuts Samsung video wall

Timberland works with 53 Degrees to unveil the first UK install of the Samsung UE46A LCD LED-backlit video wall

Wowcher enters performance channel

Daily Mail Group owned group buying website appoints Affiliate Window for performance marketing

Digital natives demand a better multichannel experience

Oracle research finds price, product, choice, promotions and technology are key to creating a winning shopping experience   The latest research on the future of retail in 2025 according to the digital native generation born after 1980, has found the shopping experience of the future needs to be connected, fit-for-purpose and always available, according to Oracle.  

Digital natives demand better multichannel experience

Oracle research finds price, product, choice, promotions and technology are key to creating a winning shopping experience

Welcome Break assures IT service

Contract extends the motorway service station company’s relationship with managed services provider

CASE STUDY: Sky drives sales through affiliate channel

Product data feed technology makes it easy for consumers to choose packages and compare prices, increasing sales and profits for Sky and its affiliate partners

CASE STUDY: Sky drives affiliate sales

Product data feed technology makes it easy for consumers to choose packages and compare prices, increasing sales and profits for Sky and its affiliate partners