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Poor October sales lump pressure on retailers in Christmas run-up

December 10, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Although it’s not one of the more important times of year for retail sectors, with Christmas soon on the horizon, October can be used as another important key indicator of the strength of the UK retail sector.

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Avoiding failed deliveries

December 9, 2013 by Leave a Comment

In ecommerce, it can be all-too easy to focus only on making your website more efficient, while leaving the actual delivery of your goods in the hands of the Gods.

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We ship you a Merry Christmas

December 6, 2013 by Leave a Comment

As Christmas approaches, online retailers are getting snowed under an avalanche of orders. It’s been a tumultuous year for the parcel industry, and one that has been dominated by the privatisation of Royal Mail.

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Rural retail: Three steps to improve Christmas shopping

December 6, 2013 by 1 Comment

When it comes to online retail, for many consumers it’s a quick, cheap and easy way of shopping – but for others, it’s a lifeline. This is especially true for those living in remote locations – many of them are now dependent on the Internet.

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How eCommerce firms deliver high performance fulfillment at peak times

December 5, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Facing the busiest online sales period to date, eCommerce businesses clearly need to prepare for the issues that peak times inevitably create.

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Alternatives to Royal Mail

December 5, 2013 by Leave a Comment

In these days of postal deregulation and competition, you no longer have to send parcels through the Royal Mail. In fact, many of the big retailers don’t use Royal Mail as they can dictate rates more easily with other companies and have better control over delivery options and timings.

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Postage checklist

December 4, 2013 by 1 Comment

Sending out your goods by post is one way that small businesses can start to ship goods, but you need to make sure that you have some of the basics right.

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Upping your shipping

December 3, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Once you have established yourself as an online retailer of repute and have a growing customer base you will find that shipping is very much the backbone of your operation. So, it is worth looking at how to get the best deal on bulk shipping and where it fits into your business plan.

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Delivering a fruitful and stress-free Christmas

December 2, 2013 by 1 Comment

Seasonal sales during the peak period in the run-up to Christmas can account for up to 50% of a retailer’s annual profits, highlighting just how critical the festive period is for retailers of all types and sizes.

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How online retailers maximise revenue on Cyber Monday

December 2, 2013 by Leave a Comment

The busiest online shopping day of the year, known as ‘Cyber Monday’ is here. It’s the day online retailers expect their highest ever sales and it signifies the beginning of the Christmas shopping season.

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