In today’s InternetRetailing newsletter we report on the desirability of UK retailers in global markets where consumers are increasingly likely to look overseas to buy.
That’s good news, since here in the UK the market is getting ever more competitive: today we we report on unseasonal weather that’s holding customers back from buying, and on research that suggests nine out of 10 shoppers now price compare before they buy. No wonder, then that UK retailers and service providers are adapting to deliver the commerce that more mature digital shoppers now demand. We report on Waitrose as it trials home scanning, and Royal Mail as it invests in hand-held technology set to improve its delivery methods. It’s just such evolution that enables UK retailers to attain their desirability both in British and international markets.
Finally, today’s guest comment looks ahead to Christmas peak: Akamai’s Enrique Duvos shares five best practices that will ensure online readiness for Christmas.
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Then on November 11, David Kohn, multichannel director at Snow+Rock, Mark Hammond, Chief Operating Officer of Pets Pyjamas and Gary Ingram, managing director at The Diamond Store, will join SLI Systems chief executive Shaun Ryan to consider what 2015 will bring for multichannel retailers. Multichannel predictions and priorities for 2015… and beyond takes place at 11.30am, and is free to attend. Find out more and register here.
The Dotmailer webinar scheduled for November 5 has now been postponed to run in the New Year. Watch this space for more information closer to the time.
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