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House of Fraser to launch virtual stores

In an effort to make online shopping easier, House of Fraser is launching two virtual clothing department stores.

Back-to-school campaigns in 3D

The retail industry is only becoming more competitive with the extension of most stores into the digital landscape.

Heinz looks to Facebook for increased social media outreach

With the recent emphasis of ecommerce companies taking advantage of social media possibilities to drive business to their online payment gateways, Heinz plans to increase their Facebook campaign.

Social shopping helps ecommerce companies reach shoppers

According to a recent BBC News report, a new phenomenon is taking place in the world of online shopping.

Amazon makes push for greater online book offerings

Ecommerce giant Amazon recently announced the purchase of the U.K.'s largest online book company the Book Depository International, which offers more than 6 million titles worldwide.

Merchants express high expectations for ecommerce solutions in 2011

Ecommerce made strides in 2010, and as merchants become more technologically savvy, the demand for improved features and functionality in their online businesses is expected to grow.
Matt Bullock
24 March 2011

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Researchers: Online payment gateways in Western Europe will continue to experience growth through 2015

Online commerce in Western Europe appears set for years of strong growth, according to Forrester Research, which recently released a forecast predicting 10 percent compounded annual increases for the next five years.
Jason Jeffries
03 March 2011

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Advertising for ecommerce firms to face stricter regulation

Until the first of the month, online advertisers in the UK were not bound by the country's strict non-broadcast advertising code. However, the extension of the Committee of Advertising Practice's rules to online content will likely mean a boost for retailers who already follow ethical advertising practices, according to executive Pascal Fintoni, writing for NeBusiness.co.uk.
Tony McGrath
03 March 2011

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Expert says high-speed broadband access could push online retail to the fore

Improvements in broadband access speed may mean online retail will become the primary way in which U.K. consumers make purchases, according to the communications director of a server hosting company.
Jason Jeffries
23 February 2011

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Consumer watchdog group issues call to arms against card surcharges

Consumer advocates Which? recently announced it would file a super complaint - one against an entire industry sector - to the government's Office of Fair Trading. The advocacy group alleges excessive surcharges were levied on consumers who pay for goods and services with debit or credit cards.
Jason Jeffries
18 February 2011

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