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Consumer spending fell 16.3 per cent in January marking its sharpest decline since May 2020, with online shopping continuing to be the only respite for retail.

Over 9000 online retailers in financial “distress”

December 24, 2019

More than 9000 online retailers are suffering from significant financial “distress” as the retail storm which has dogged the high street this year spreads to companies without physical stores. Online…

To take full advantage of the opportunity Black Friday presents, retailers need to make sure they are optimising their online presence. Here are three ways brands can give themselves the best chance to success this Black Friday Cyber Monday.

Black Friday 2019 to see slowest growth on record “and may potentially even be completely flat”

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Christmas ecommerce IMRG Online retail

November 14, 2019

Ben Stevens

Black Friday and Christmas trading peaks are unlikely to save online retail sales for the year coming significantly below expectations. IMRG predicted at the start of 2019 that the online…

European retail growth will remain “sluggish” thanks to ecommerce

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Asos Boohoo European retail sales Moody's Online retail

October 1, 2019

Ben Stevens

Online retail growth is set to dampen overall retail growth across Europe over the next year, according to a new report from financial giant Moody’s. Moody’s annual European retail sector…

Online retail penetration in the UK is set to be the highest in Europe over the next three years, spelling trouble for retail landlords.

Online retail sales see biggest fall since 2015

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September 19, 2019

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Online retail sales volumes in August saw the biggest monthly fall since 2015, leading to an unexpected decline in overall retail sales in the UK. “Non-store” retailing, predominantly online shopping,…

Ecommerce retailers see more than 30 per cent of their traffic come from bots, as automated attacks on online retailers become more sophisticated.

30% of all ecommerce traffic comes from bots

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September 19, 2019

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Ecommerce retailers see more than 30 per cent of their traffic come from bots, as automated attacks on online retailers become more sophisticated. Bot’s account for a staggering percentage of…

Online retail sales hit new records once again in February, growing 167.3 per cent as “positive signs” emerge for the sector.

UK online retail sales grew 16% to £8.2bn over last year

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ecommerce Online retail RPC UK

August 5, 2019

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UK online retail sales have jumped 16 per cent over the past year thanks to the continued popularity of online-only brands. Ecommerce retailers saw sales increase to £8.2 billion in…

Smartphones are now the preferred method of online shopping in the UK, with 53 per cent of consumers stating they favour them over laptops, desktops and tablets.

Online retail overtakes physical in US for first time in history

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Bespoke Investment Group Commerce Department Online retail Paul Hickey

April 3, 2019

Ben Stevens

Online retail has overtaken physical retail in the US for the first time since records began, marking a major milestone in the evolution of the retail industry. According to a…

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Over 9000 online retailers in financial “distress”

Black Friday 2019 to see slowest growth on record “and may potentially even be completely flat”

European retail growth will remain “sluggish” thanks to ecommerce

Online retail sales see biggest fall since 2015

30% of all ecommerce traffic comes from bots

UK online retail sales grew 16% to £8.2bn over last year

Online retail overtakes physical in US for first time in history

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