Tag: online shopping



Will Comet Survive as an Online Business?

Posted on 27 November, 2012 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

Over the past year, news of multiple companies going into administration has hit the headlines. Clinton Cards and JJB Sports are just two of those falling victim to incredibly tough trading conditions. The most recent big name administration to be... Read More

Play.com Glitch Leaves Retailer Red Faced

Posted on 25 November, 2012 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

Internet retailing has become one of the fastest growing industries in the UK, as the majority of consumers in this country now have a broadband internet connection which allows for speedy shopping. And with smartphones and computer tablets fast becoming... Read More

Can Social Media Save the High Street?

Posted on 23 November, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Business News

Even if you don’t have a Facebook or Twitter account, you will more than likely know someone who does. So given that the majority of the UK population are connected in some way or another, should High Streets be utilising this technology more than they... Read More

Argos to Close 75 Stores as Focus Shifts to Online Retailing

Posted on 27 October, 2012 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

The creation of online shopping has had a huge impact on traditional high street stores, with many consumers now choosing to purchase items from the comfort of their own homes rather than venturing out to battle queues, crowds and wet weather. As a result,... Read More

Is Online Shopping the Future for British Consumers?

Posted on 23 October, 2012 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

For several years now, the online marketplace has been one that has proven to be increasingly profitable for both chain and independent retailers alike. As well as using social networking to promote start-up businesses, sites like eBay and Amazon have... Read More

Online Vs Offline Shopping

Posted on 11 October, 2011 by MOVEHUT under Business News, Industry News

With the rise in technology over the last few decades, many people prefer to shop in the comfort of their own home, rather than go out and visit a commercial retail property.... Read More