Brands should go global online

In a blog piece for Directors Of:, Martin Newman, a retail consultant, said companies and brands should take advantage of the internet and expand their online store into international markets.

Tony McGrath
31 July 2012

Tags: Growing an Online Business

Growing an Online Business

Report: Smartphones fuel online sales

The Retail Times and Euromonitor International Retail Spotlight report revealed the proliferation of smartphone usage throughout the world is significantly increasing online sales.

Jason Jeffries
31 July 2012

Tags: Online Sales

Online Sales

Online sellers grow digitally

Ocada recently launched a virtual store in Birmingham that allows shoppers to scan items with in a virtual window with their smartphones.

Matt Bullock
30 July 2012

Tags: Online Sales

Online Sales

Store launched to drive sales

Alpine Electronics recently launched a new online store to provide its customers with a digital purchasing option for its automotive audio, video and navigation systems in the U.K. and worldwide.

Jason Jeffries
27 July 2012

Tags: Online Sales

Online Sales

Website launched for crowdsourcing

In an effort to help entrepreneurs pitch their ideas to investors more directly, a website was recently created to connect investors with innovative startup brainstorms.

Tony McGrath
27 July 2012

Tags: Growing an Online Business

Growing an Online Business

Tools honoring Independent Retailer Month

July is Independent Retailer Month, and companies and entrepreneurs have access to a number of tools and campaigns to boost their ecommerce platforms and drive sales.

Tony McGrath
25 July 2012

Tags: The E-Commerce Industry

The E-Commerce Industry

Move online to boost sales

Supergroup's Superdry announced it will be increasing its focus and investment in its online store and mobile app in order to drive sales.

Matt Bullock
25 July 2012

Tags: Online Sales

Online Sales

Luxury brands defy economic downturn

The poor economy has left many retail sectors struggling to maintain growth in-store or online, but many luxury brands are reporting significant growth on their online stores, indicating consumers still wish to indulge from time to time.

Tony McGrath
24 July 2012

Tags: The E-Commerce Industry

The E-Commerce Industry

Asda launches financial services

Asda grocery retailer recently launched a financial services business, following the example set by Marks & Spencer and other retailers opening their own banking system for customers.

Tony McGrath
24 July 2012

Tags: Online Payment Solutions

Online Payment Solutions