Trickery is trending this holiday season – at least for online criminals. Forty-five percent of shoppers worry about unintentionally buying imitation goods over the winter holiday, according to the latest research from MarkMonitor , the world leader in enterprise brand protection. Despite the fact that 91% said they wouldn’t knowingly buy a counterfeit product as a […]
Infinity Nation, the online retail growth consultancy, has been appointed by furniture specialist Herman Miller, condiment and preserve retailer Tracklements, and online stationer, Boxclever Press, to help grow their businesses online. The agency, which has a proven track record of growing retail business, will advise on online strategy, SEO performance and PPC for the brands. […]
In what could provide inspiration for our Brexit negotiations, the UK’s Christmas 2017 is set to be a very British affair that is well-organised, joyous, and within our means. Research for leading digital and customer experience (CX) agency Wunderman, conducted by YouGov, asked over 2,000 Britons about the food and drink they plan to buy […]
Capgemini’s Digital Transformation Institute has released a new report titled “Loyalty Deciphered— How Emotions Drive Genuine Engagement,” which seeks to understand the main drivers behind brand loyalty. The report, which surveyed more than 9,000 consumers and 500 executives, found that emotions have the strongest impact in driving consumer loyalty. For retailers who are able to […]
More than half (58%) of consumers aged 25 to 34 say they’d be likely to spend more money on a brand’s products and services if they were part of its community, according to research from Dialogue, the content agency. This is far higher than the average across all age groups, which was still a creditable […]
Brands are warned they need to think omnichannel if they want to remain on customers’ shopping lists in the future, says packaging solutions company Sun Branding Solutions. While online has been part of our lives for 22 years and in the UK online spend now accounts for 15% of overall retail turnover, around £1billion a […]
Data services are powering the online retail boom, helping UK businesses get their share of the ‘Santa Economy’ and ensuring they deliver a seamless shopping experience for customers during Black Friday weekend. In 2016, during Black Friday and Cyber Monday alone, Experian received over 24 million requests for contact information to be validated by their […]
Online retail is in the midst of its biggest surge of the year, with Cyber Monday set to capitalise on the busy run-up to Christmas. This event provides great pivot for brands to drive online revenue, but a far greater opportunity lies in optimising for this channel throughout the year. Here’s how to get noticed and […]
From November 22, PayPal saves those offering inappropriate Christmas gifts through a European and multimedia brand campaign developed by Buzzman. The holiday season, family gatherings, fine meals and distribution of gifts go together. But, to choose the right Christmas gift is not that easy! Through a vignette film, PayPal talks to those for whom […]
Swedish retailer Ikea has made a name for itself on the reactive marketing front – when news broke that Game of Thrones cast members were wearing its faux fur carpets, it paid tribute to the show. It has now undercut the sale of a 500-year-old antiquity with a compelling print ad. With the help of […]