www.brandbank.comBrandbank Newshttp://www.brandbank.com/KohanaPHPParents 'turning into savvy shoppers'http://www.brandbank.com/en/news/view/parents-turning-into-savvy-shoppersThe recession and the poor current economic climate have put an end to the impulse buy, according to the latest research on consumer habits. A poll conducted by parenting programme the Baby Show found that 78% of parents now reseaBrandbank.com2012-02-22E-shopping enjoys another yearly boosthttp://www.brandbank.com/en/news/view/eshopping-enjoys-another-yearly-boostThe UK's online shopping sector has seen another consecutive annual growth in sales, figures show. The data from the IMRG Capgemini e-Retail Sales Index showed that throughout January Britons spent £6 billion online, comparable tBrandbank.com2012-02-21Small firms 'more web-savvy than ever'http://www.brandbank.com/en/news/view/small-firms-more-websavvy-than-everSmall businesses are cashing in on the world of opportunities offered by the web, with 47% making more than half their sales online, research shows. More web-savvy than ever, small businesses are turning to the internet to boost tBrandbank.com2012-02-20E-tailers 'behind parcel surges'http://www.brandbank.com/en/news/view/etailers-behind-parcel-surgesThe number of parcels handled by delivery services over Christmas last year grew by around 15%, according to new research. The study, carried out by Global Freight Solutions (GFS), showed that goods from online retailers (e-tailerBrandbank.com2012-02-17Morrisons website investment pays offhttp://www.brandbank.com/en/news/view/morrisons-website-investment-pays-offInvestment in its website and digital marketing saw Morrisons boast the second most-visited food and drink site in January. That is according to the latest figures from online retail analyst Experian Hitwise, seen exclusively by TBrandbank.com2012-02-16Inflation drop 'good news' for shoppershttp://www.brandbank.com/en/news/view/inflation-drop-good-news-for-shoppersRetail experts have suggested that falling inflation will provide some relief for shoppers in the coming weeks. The Consumer Prices Index fell from 4.2% in December to 3.6% last month, according to figures from the Office for NatiBrandbank.com2012-02-15Cheque book could make a comebackhttp://www.brandbank.com/en/news/view/cheque-book-could-make-a-comebackShops could soon see the cheque book method of paying for goods make a comeback as academics have invented a new hi-tech version that will make transactions instant. The new electronic version has been developed by a group from NeBrandbank.com2012-02-14Smartphone shopping 'on the rise'http://www.brandbank.com/en/news/view/smartphone-shopping-on-the-riseThree in 10 Britons (30%) have already bought something via their smartphone and a further 28% would consider it, a new study has found. Data provided by uSamp shows that the number of smartphone shoppers is rising, with almost niBrandbank.com2012-02-13New Mothercare boss brings e-commerce expertisehttp://www.brandbank.com/en/news/view/new-mothercare-boss-brings-ecommerce-expertiseThe e-commerce background of new Mothercare boss Simon Calver is expected to boost the company's drive for a stronger online presence. Mr Calver spent seven years as head of internet movie rental company Lovefilm, and also previouBrandbank.com2012-02-10Retailers display drink unit labelshttp://www.brandbank.com/en/news/view/retailers-display-drink-unit-labelsHelp is at hand if you find it difficult to work out how many units of alcohol are in your favourite tipple. The country's main food retailers will display posters and labels on their shelves which clearly show consumers how many Brandbank.com2012-02-09Internet 'key for travel companies'http://www.brandbank.com/en/news/view/internet-key-for-travel-companiesAlmost three quarters of consumers prefer to research their holidays online, according to the latest research. A survey of 2,000 people by IMRG and eDigitalResearch found that 72% prefer to use the internet to research their holidBrandbank.com2012-02-08Rise in UK's 'lipstick shoppers'http://www.brandbank.com/en/news/view/rise-in-uks-lipstick-shoppersCash-strapped shoppers are choosing to buy themselves small luxuries to bring themselves some cheer during these difficult economic times, according to the latest figures. Sales reports from the John Lewis and Waitrose PartnershipBrandbank.com2012-02-07Retailers 'benefit from court protection'http://www.brandbank.com/en/news/view/retailers-benefit-from-court-protectionIn order to safeguard retailers and clamp down on serious crime in the sector, court action should continue to be used as a deterrent. That is according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC), which suggests that as many as 20,000Brandbank.com2012-02-06Retailers' green goals on trackhttp://www.brandbank.com/en/news/view/retailers-green-goals-on-trackRetailers are becoming increasingly aware of the commercial benefits of reducing waste, energy and water usage, a new report shows. The assessment, A Better Retailing Climate: Towards Sustainable Retail, has found that retailers aBrandbank.com2012-02-03Queues 'offer boost' to online storeshttp://www.brandbank.com/en/news/view/queues-offer-boost-to-online-storesOnline retailers are benefiting from a huge pool of UK consumers who are not willing to queue in physical stores to pay for goods, new research has suggested. YouGov claimed that upwards of 21 million customers are lost by shops eBrandbank.com2012-02-02Brits 'embrace smartphone shopping'http://www.brandbank.com/en/news/view/brits-embrace-smartphone-shoppingShoppers in the UK are likely to spend more than any other population in Europe while browsing the web on their mobile devices, according to new research. The study, carried out by Kelkoo, showed that UK consumers are set to spendBrandbank.com2012-02-01'Rise' in time spent browsing onlinehttp://www.brandbank.com/en/news/view/rise-in-time-spent-browsing-onlineShoppers now spend more time browsing for goods online than they do in stores, research indicates. According to figures released by website builder Basekit.com, high street window shopping takes up just 1.2 hours of people's time Brandbank.com2012-01-31Quiz launches virtual fitting roomhttp://www.brandbank.com/en/news/view/quiz-launches-virtual-fitting-roomWomen's clothing retailer Quiz has made online shopping all the more easier by allowing customers to create an avatar of themselves to see which outfits look good on them. The new virtual fitting room, which was introduced at the Brandbank.com2012-01-30'Xtreme' shoppers flock to the webhttp://www.brandbank.com/en/news/view/xtreme-shoppers-flock-to-the-webA study has branded many full-time workers aged from their twenties to their mid forties as 'Xtreme' shoppers. The GfK research found that more of these shoppers in Europe are using the internet to make purchases, when compared toBrandbank.com2012-01-27'Surge' in online retail search volumeshttp://www.brandbank.com/en/news/view/surge-in-online-retail-search-volumesNew figures have shown that online retail search volumes were up by almost a quarter in the final three months of 2011. The British Retail Consortium (BRC)-Google Online Retail Monitor showed that volumes grew 24% compared to the Brandbank.com2012-01-26'Further growth' in mobile shoppinghttp://www.brandbank.com/en/news/view/further-growth-in-mobile-shoppingMobile devices were used in more than a quarter of online shopping transactions last month, new figures indicate. Highlighting the rise of mCommerce, online personalisation firm RichRelevance revealed that 27% of internet shoppingBrandbank.com2012-01-25Britons 'taking to online shopping'http://www.brandbank.com/en/news/view/britons-taking-to-online-shoppingAn increasing number of Britons are embracing online shopping, research suggests, with internet sales in the week leading up to Christmas 2011 generating 74% more revenue than a year earlier. The Kenshoo 2011 UK Online Retail ChriBrandbank.com2012-01-24Cheaper clothes drive up retail saleshttp://www.brandbank.com/en/news/view/cheaper-clothes-drive-up-retail-salesAn increase in sales at UK shops during December has been attributed to firms selling cheaper clothes and shoes. The Office for National Statistics said month-on-month retail sales volumes fell by 0.5% in November but grew by 0.6%Brandbank.com2012-01-23Online shopping figures increasehttp://www.brandbank.com/en/news/view/online-shopping-figures-increaseThe amount shoppers spent online rose by 14% in 2011, taking the figure to more than £50 billion, a new report says. A similar rise this year is predicted by Kelkoo, which would go beyond the expected 3.65% increase in overall reBrandbank.com2012-01-20Smaller firms 'get more online sales'http://www.brandbank.com/en/news/view/smaller-firms-get-more-online-salesInternet-based sales for small and medium-sized companies slightly increased during the final quarter of last year, when compared with the same period of the previous year, a survey suggests. Figures for quarter four of 2011 show Brandbank.com2012-01-19M&S trialling #039;sdigital stylists#039;shttp://www.brandbank.com/en/news/view/ms-trialling-digital-stylistsHigh street giant Marks & Spencer is working with NCR Corporation to trial multimedia zones in its stores. The technology incorporates digital discovery touch screens, video walls and displays of outfits in order to inspire shoppeBrandbank.com2012-01-18Growth figures tonic for retailershttp://www.brandbank.com/en/news/view/growth-figures-tonic-for-retailersThe 250 biggest retailers in the world recorded sales growth of more than 5% in the fiscal year 2010, according to a new report. The 2012 Global Powers of Retailing report from Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Ltd shows a marked improvemeBrandbank.com2012-01-17Mobiles 'change the way we shop'http://www.brandbank.com/en/news/view/mobiles-change-the-way-we-shopMobile phones changed the way consumers did their Christmas shopping in 2011, new research suggests. A survey by consumer research specialist Intersperience found that bargain hunters hit the shops early in December, making more uBrandbank.com2012-01-16Commission unveils eCommerce initiativeshttp://www.brandbank.com/en/news/view/commission-unveils-ecommerce-initiativesThe European Commission has announced new proposals which are designed to boost the share of eCommerce in overall retail sales. According to the commission, research shows that online retail is providing a huge boost to Europe's eBrandbank.com2012-01-13'Positive sales' for mid-tier retailershttp://www.brandbank.com/en/news/view/positive-sales-for-midtier-retailersThe UK's mid-tier retail firms saw a rise in their like for like sales last month, according to new figures. BDO said year on year sales among these firms were 4.9% higher in December 2011, with shops benefiting from the fact ChriBrandbank.com2012-01-12Burton's Biscuit company finalises bank of product images for use across the business http://www.brandbank.com/en/news/view/burtons-biscuit-company-finalises-bank-of-product-images-for-use-across-the-businessBrandbank has announced that it has worked successfully with Burton's Biscuit Company to develop a single, central bank of consistent product images and information across the Burton's range. Brandbank.com2012-01-12Biggest online Christmas ever - surveyhttp://www.brandbank.com/en/news/view/biggest-online-christmas-ever-surveyOnline sales soared by 18.5% in December, making it the biggest ever online Christmas. Whether it was the free delivery, early sales or the chance to escape the crowds, more Brits than ever opted to do their Christmas shopping onlBrandbank.com2012-01-11People in Bristol best at sealing web dealshttp://www.brandbank.com/en/news/view/people-in-bristol-best-at-sealing-web-dealsPeople from Bristol are the speediest internet shoppers, new data from money-saving website ILoveCashback.com shows. Those who live in the South West city are the best at finding great offers, choosing vouchers and sealing online Brandbank.com2012-01-10Brandbank works successfully with Tesco in Czech Republichttp://www.brandbank.com/en/news/view/brandbank-works-successfully-with-tesco-in-czech-republicBrandbank has announced it has worked successfully with Tesco on the launch of Tesco's new online grocery service for customers in the Czech Republic. The Tesco service went live in Prague earlier this month.Brandbank.com2012-01-09Tesco plans to expand online servicehttp://www.brandbank.com/en/news/view/tesco-plans-to-expand-online-serviceUK supermarket chain Tesco has announced plans to build on its successful British online delivery service by introducing it to one of its central European operations for the first time. Customers in Prague in the Czech Republic wBrandbank.com2012-01-09'Even more' online spending predictedhttp://www.brandbank.com/en/news/view/even-more-online-spending-predictedOne in four people who recently bought Christmas presents online have indicated they will spend even more money during 2012's end-of-year festivities, an internet consultancy group has claimed. The increased use of tablet devices Brandbank.com2012-01-06John Lewis sees strong online saleshttp://www.brandbank.com/en/news/view/john-lewis-sees-strong-online-salesJohn Lewis has reported a prosperous Christmas trading period as a 28% rise in its online revenues helped the department store chain to take £596 million in the five weeks to December 31. Total sales for the period were up by 9.3Brandbank.com2012-01-05Security tips for online shoppershttp://www.brandbank.com/en/news/view/security-tips-for-online-shoppersOnline retail sites proved to be highly popular among consumers over the festive period, with many shoppers choosing to buy Christmas presents over the internet rather than going to their local high street. But with countless moreBrandbank.com2012-01-04Next online sales boost expectedhttp://www.brandbank.com/en/news/view/next-online-sales-boost-expectedRetailer Next is expected to reveal growth in its online sales division when its latest performance figures are published this week. Stockbroker Seymour Pierce believes the firm will report revenue growth from its UK and Ireland oBrandbank.com2012-01-03Online retailers enjoy 'busiest ever' dayhttp://www.brandbank.com/en/news/view/online-retailers-enjoy-busiest-ever-dayBargain hunters shopped on the internet for 13 million hours on Boxing Day, new figures show, on what proved to be a record-breaking day for the eCommerce sector. Citing statistics from Experian Hitwise UK, the firm's marketing anBrandbank.com2011-12-30Shops report 'record-breaking' saleshttp://www.brandbank.com/en/news/view/shops-report-recordbreaking-salesBargain hunting consumers are poised to make this week the UK's "busiest" of the year for shopping, experts suggest. The Bluewater shopping centre in Kent said that some of its shops had reported record-breaking spending levels onBrandbank.com2011-12-29Festive mobile shopping 'on the up'http://www.brandbank.com/en/news/view/festive-mobile-shopping-on-the-upShoppers in the UK are increasingly combining High Street shopping with mobile online purchasing, research suggests. According to research from mBlox, 10% of costumers are planning to shop online using their smartphones rather thaBrandbank.com2011-12-28Last-minute shopping boost predictedhttp://www.brandbank.com/en/news/view/lastminute-shopping-boost-predictedLast-minute shoppers are expected to spend more than £1 million every minute on Friday, in what is set to be the busiest shopping day of the year. Visa has predicted a mad rush on Friday as Britons snap up last-minute gifts and bBrandbank.com2011-12-23Over-50s splashing out for Christmashttp://www.brandbank.com/en/news/view/over50s-splashing-out-for-christmasBritain's over-50s look set to give retailers a boost this Christmas, as two-thirds of them are determined not to let the economic climate stand in the way of their spending, research shows. In what could be called a 'silver lininBrandbank.com2011-12-22Food promotions 'don't increase waste'http://www.brandbank.com/en/news/view/food-promotions-dont-increase-wasteThere is no evidence that special offers launched by UK retail firms lead to an increase in the amount of food wasted by consumers, according to a new report. Researchers from waste reduction group Wrap found no evidence that foodBrandbank.com2011-12-21Brandbank helps Father Christmas get ready for a multichannel retail worldhttp://www.brandbank.com/en/news/view/brandbank-helps-father-christmas-get-ready-for-a-multichannel-retail-worldBrandbank has announced that it has finalised a long-term international strategic relationship with Father Christmas that will make it easier for Father Christmas to ensure he delivers the right presents to the right people this year.Brandbank.com2011-12-20December 21 'day for online bargains'http://www.brandbank.com/en/news/view/december-21-day-for-online-bargainsBargain hunters are being advised that December 21 is the day when online consumer prices will be at their lowest this festive season. Research from Skuuudle suggests that if shoppers wait until 2.59pm on what it is calling 'ExtreBrandbank.com2011-12-20Ethical sales increase to £46.8bnhttp://www.brandbank.com/en/news/view/ethical-sales-increase-to-468bnEthical goods and services sales have increased to £46.8 billion over the last 12 months, according to a report. The Co-operative revealed the 9% rise on 2010 in its latest annual report into ethical consumerism. Brandbank.com2011-12-19Retailers prepare for bumper Saturdayhttp://www.brandbank.com/en/news/view/retailers-prepare-for-bumper-saturdayShoppers are expected to spend £1.5 million a minute tomorrow, as retailers gear up for bumper Saturday sales. According to Kelkoo, more than £1 billion will be spent by around 11 million consumers on December 17 this year, withBrandbank.com2011-12-16More UK consumers shop online: pollhttp://www.brandbank.com/en/news/view/more-uk-consumers-shop-online-pollThe UK has a higher number of consumers who go online to shop than other major countries, as well as more TV viewing through the internet, a study has revealed. The sixth International Communications Market study from regulator OfBrandbank.com2011-12-15Shoppers 'to spend more in December'http://www.brandbank.com/en/news/view/shoppers-to-spend-more-in-decemberMore than a quarter of debit card transactions will take place on eCommerce sites this festive season, new research indicates. According to figures released by Barclays, December is likely to see consumers spend £46.9 billion oveBrandbank.com2011-12-14Britons 'adapt better to technology'http://www.brandbank.com/en/news/view/britons-adapt-better-to-technologyBritish shoppers are adapting to new technologies faster than those in many other countries, a survey has shown. Research completed by KPMG has revealed that 77% of Britons prefer to purchase their CDs, books, DVDs and video gameBrandbank.com2011-12-13Click & collect e-retail sales risehttp://www.brandbank.com/en/news/view/click-collect-eretail-sales-riseClick & collect e-retail sales showed a 3% rise in the third retail quarter of the year, research suggests. This figure, accounting for more than a fifth (10.4%) of all e-retail sales in this time, is the highest quarterly gain siBrandbank.com2011-12-12Tesco still top despite market share fallhttp://www.brandbank.com/en/news/view/tesco-still-top-despite-market-share-fallTesco still enjoys market dominance over its major competitors despite its market share slipping slightly in the last year, a report has indicated. Its market share dropped to 30.5% from 30.7% a year earlier when a price war betweBrandbank.com2011-12-09Brandbank helps accelerate online sales of Nivea http://www.brandbank.com/en/news/view/brandbank-helps-accelerate-online-sales-of-niveaWorld’s number one skin care brand 2010* turns to Brandbank as it steps up eCommerce push in UK.Brandbank.com2011-12-08Consumer spending rises by 10.2%http://www.brandbank.com/en/news/view/consumer-spending-rises-by-102The Visa UK Christmas spend tracker has found that consumer spending last week increased by 10.2% compared to the week before, with online spending up 10.6%. The survey also revealed that spending was 2.3% higher than in the same Brandbank.com2011-12-08Record breaking online shopping recordedhttp://www.brandbank.com/en/news/view/record-breaking-online-shopping-recordedShoppers logged on to their favourite websites in their hundreds of thousands on Cyber Monday, research has shown. Online payment processor Sage Pay revealed that for the third year in a row the number of online consumers broke thBrandbank.com2011-12-07People place early Christmas ordershttp://www.brandbank.com/en/news/view/people-place-early-christmas-ordersShoppers are predicted to make their online orders even earlier this year to ensure they arrive in time for Christmas. Which? found that a common complaint of people who do their shopping online over the festive period is late delBrandbank.com2011-12-06Northerners spend most on Christmas foodhttp://www.brandbank.com/en/news/view/northerners-spend-most-on-christmas-foodNortherners are likely to spend more on Christmas groceries than shoppers in any other region this year, figures show. People living in the north of England will spend £244 this year compared to the national average of £210. ThiBrandbank.com2011-12-05Online shopping continues to growhttp://www.brandbank.com/en/news/view/online-shopping-continues-to-growOnline shopping continues to be a remarkable area of growth for the retail industry, statistics have shown. And alongside this, expectations from consumers are rising when it comes to what they expect from their online experience.Brandbank.com2011-12-0239m people 'use web for Christmas deals'http://www.brandbank.com/en/news/view/39m-people-use-web-for-christmas-dealsNearly 39 million people could turn to the web this Christmas in order to buy gifts for their loved ones, new figures show. According to PayPal UK's research, 79% of those surveyed will do at least some of their festive shopping oBrandbank.com2011-12-01Mobile devices 'aid online shopping'http://www.brandbank.com/en/news/view/mobile-devices-aid-online-shoppingAlmost a quarter of people now use a mobile device to do their shopping online, a study has found. With a vast array of mobile gadgets now on the market, the average UK consumer has become more tech-savvy when it comes to embracinBrandbank.com2011-11-30Retailers 'should offer mix of kids gifts'http://www.brandbank.com/en/news/view/retailers-should-offer-mix-of-kids-giftsAs Christmas approaches, retailers might need to mix digital innovations with more traditional products in a bid to appeal to developing children, an expert has suggested. ToyNews editor Samantha Loveday said that while traditionaBrandbank.com2011-11-29Half of shoppers 'review items online'http://www.brandbank.com/en/news/view/half-of-shoppers-review-items-onlineNearly half of British shoppers have used the internet to review products online, according to the latest research. Figures from Lexis and digital marketing agency Beyond suggest that as many as 47% of UK consumers have gone onlinBrandbank.com2011-11-28Timely Facebook boost for retailershttp://www.brandbank.com/en/news/view/timely-facebook-boost-for-retailersSocial media retail methods are becoming increasingly effective, research suggests. Figures compiled by eDigitalResearch and IMRG have revealed that 12% of Facebook users have recently been encouraged to purchase something they haBrandbank.com2011-11-25Brandbank delivers content to power new Asda mobile shopping apphttp://www.brandbank.com/en/news/view/brandbank-delivers-content-to-power-new-asda-mobile-shopping-appBrandbank has announced that it has provided the product images and information used in the new Asda iPhone app. Brandbank specialises in helping retailers aggregate product images and information from suppliers.Brandbank.com2011-11-25Festive shoppers 'adopting smartphones'http://www.brandbank.com/en/news/view/festive-shoppers-adopting-smartphonesSmartphones and tablets will help to save time and money for many shoppers during the forthcoming festive period, figures suggest, with half of people polled likely to buy products using one of these devices. Webroot's research inBrandbank.com2011-11-24Online Christmas shopping 'to hit £45bn'http://www.brandbank.com/en/news/view/online-christmas-shopping-to-hit-45bnThe eight weeks leading up to Christmas 2011 are set to provide a financial boost to online retailers, new figures suggest, with 52 billion euros (£45 billion) due to be spent on the internet. According to the latest IMRWorld EurBrandbank.com2011-11-23Shoppers reminded 'best deals are online'http://www.brandbank.com/en/news/view/shoppers-reminded-best-deals-are-onlineWith Black Friday fast approaching and many people gearing up to complete their Christmas shopping, consumers are being reminded that they will often find the best deals online. The reminder from Consumer Focus comes on the heels Brandbank.com2011-11-22Asda launches shopping app for iPhoneshttp://www.brandbank.com/en/news/view/asda-launches-shopping-app-for-iphonesAsda customers can now use their iPhones to do their shopping and price check products online. The supermarket chain has launched a transactional mobile app, which shoppers can download on to their phones to buy groceries or makeBrandbank.com2011-11-21Online retailers set for 'busiest day'http://www.brandbank.com/en/news/view/online-retailers-set-for-busiest-dayOnline retailers are set for a huge boost on Monday as Christmas shoppers are set to spend almost £18 million an hour on festive goods, according to predictions. It is estimated that around £424 million will be spent during one Brandbank.com2011-11-18Web retailers 'need workable festive plans'http://www.brandbank.com/en/news/view/web-retailers-need-workable-festive-plansDespite the opportunities provided by the lucrative festive season, eCommerce firms need to remain realistic when it comes to the services they can provide, according to an industry expert. Postcode Anywhere's Phil Rothwell said oBrandbank.com2011-11-17Online retail sites 'must be speedy'http://www.brandbank.com/en/news/view/online-retail-sites-must-be-speedyRetailers have been urged to ensure their websites and apps work at high speeds, in order to take advantage of the potential £6.85 billion online spend this Christmas. According to cloud computing firm Rackspace Hosting, a surveyBrandbank.com2011-11-16Dragon's Den star enlists Brandbank's help to seal Tesco dealhttp://www.brandbank.com/en/news/view/dragons-den-star-enlists-brandbanks-help-to-seal-tesco-dealBrandbank has announced that it has worked with small business Paragon to help get the company's new laundry products successfully listed on the tesco.com eCommerce site. Brandbank.com2011-11-15Speed up mobile internet, says eBayhttp://www.brandbank.com/en/news/view/speed-up-mobile-internet-says-ebayMobile internet coverage on roads and railways should be boosted to satisfy people's growing desire to shop on their mobile phones and tablets, it has been suggested. In a Mobile Manifesto submitted to Government ministers, onlineBrandbank.com2011-11-15Shoppers 'compare retailers on smartphones'http://www.brandbank.com/en/news/view/shoppers-compare-retailers-on-smartphonesAlmost a quarter of consumers have used their smartphones while out shopping, with many doing so to check if products are cheaper elsewhere, according to new research. Results from a poll completed by eDigitalResearch and IMRG shBrandbank.com2011-11-14Shoppers prefer street to internethttp://www.brandbank.com/en/news/view/shoppers-prefer-street-to-internetMost people prefer to do their shopping in actual shops, as opposed to using the internet, according to a poll. Retail Eyes, a firm that provides mystery shoppers and retail survey information, said it recently interviewed 5,570 sBrandbank.com2011-11-11Online shoppers 'must check tax limits'http://www.brandbank.com/en/news/view/online-shoppers-must-check-tax-limitsBefore buying Christmas presents online from non-EU countries, people have been encouraged to stay aware of their tax limits. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has warned people to find out how much they can buy before they have to paBrandbank.com2011-11-10Online Christmas sales 'to hit £13.4bn'http://www.brandbank.com/en/news/view/online-christmas-sales-to-hit-134bnOnline retailers will benefit from a substantial rise in their Christmas sales this year, according to the latest research. With the festive season fast approaching, figures from comparison site Kelkoo indicate that online ChristmBrandbank.com2011-11-09Brandbank helps drive successful Kick Energy promotion http://www.brandbank.com/en/news/view/brandbank-helps-drive-successful-kick-energy-promotionBrandbank, has announced that it is supporting a wave of Kick Energy drink promotions from Global Brands. The latest promotion is Batman – Arkham City tie-in. Brandbank.com2011-11-08£15m to handle online shopping boomhttp://www.brandbank.com/en/news/view/15m-to-handle-online-shopping-boomSanta's elves have been given a helping hand to ensure everyone's Christmas presents arrive on time - or rather, Royal Mail has invested an extra £15 million in its operations. With demand for postal services soaring thanks to thBrandbank.com2011-11-08Britons love to bop as they shophttp://www.brandbank.com/en/news/view/britons-love-to-bop-as-they-shopWe all know how music can change our mood, but a new study has shown that it can also influence how long we spend in shops. Retailers have long paid attention to lighting and layout, but it seems the tunes being blasted should notBrandbank.com2011-11-07Flagship stores 'turning to mCommerce'http://www.brandbank.com/en/news/view/flagship-stores-turning-to-mcommerceAhead of the potentially lucrative festive period, nearly two-thirds of Oxford Street's flagship stores plan to offer their customers an mCommerce solution, new figures suggest. According to a study released by Virgin MediaBrandbank.com2011-11-04Tourists 'offer boost' to retail sectorhttp://www.brandbank.com/en/news/view/tourists-offer-boost-to-retail-sectorRetail-focused tourists continue to provide a boost to the UK economy, new research suggests. According to a study released by Shoparazzi, tourists spend around £3 billion a year in the UK on fashion goods alone. Brandbank.com2011-11-03Next lifted by online sales growthhttp://www.brandbank.com/en/news/view/next-lifted-by-online-sales-growthThe rise of eCommerce has supported the financial performance of high street clothing giant Next. The catalogue and online business Next Directory achieved sales growth of 16.9% in the three months to October 29, the firm revealedBrandbank.com2011-11-02Carlsberg looks to extend product information on retailers eCommerce siteshttp://www.brandbank.com/en/news/view/carlsberg-looks-to-extend-product-information-on-retailers-ecommerce-sitesBrandbank has announced that it is partnering with Carlsberg UK, the fourth largest brewer in the UK, to increase the depth of product information available on eCommerce sites.Brandbank.com2011-10-18Brandbank steps up international presence http://www.brandbank.com/en/news/view/brandbank-steps-up-international-presenceBrandbank, the company that helps retailers and suppliers aggregate and syndicate their product imagery and information, has announced a wave of major international expansion.Brandbank.com2011-10-13Brandbank powers Co-operative group's new E-Pharmacy http://www.brandbank.com/en/news/view/brandbank-powers-cooperative-groups-new-epharmacyBrandbank has announced that it is partnering with the Co-operative Group’s new E- Pharmacy website to ensure that consumers enjoy consistent, accurate and up-to- date brand information. Brandbank.com2011-09-28Brandbank launches new Czech websitehttp://www.brandbank.com/en/news/view/brandbank-launches-new-czech-websiteAs part of Brandbank’s continued investment in the Czech Republic, the company has launched a new website that details the company’s expanding range of services to the Czech market. The new website is at www.brandbank.czBrandbank.com2011-09-27Kiddicare extends reach of website and iPhone app with Brandbankhttp://www.brandbank.com/en/news/view/kiddicare-extends-reach-of-website-and-iphone-app-with-brandbankBrandbank has announced that it has successfully partnered with Kiddicare, the largest online baby nursery supplier in the UK, to expand the range of products available on the Kiddicare eCommerce site and via the company’s iPhone app.Brandbank.com2011-09-14Brandbank Supports the Prestigious Retail Week Awards 2011http://www.brandbank.com/en/news/view/brandbank-supports-the-prestigious-retail-week-awards-2011Brandbank proudly sponsors the Retail Week 2011, ‘ The Brandbank Multichannel Retailer of the Year Award’.Brandbank.com2011-06-14Brandbank captures accurate, trusted data for TrueSource service http://www.brandbank.com/en/news/view/brandbank-captures-accurate-trusted-data-for-truesource-serviceGS1 UK, the independent supply chain standards and solutions organisation, today announced an agreement with data capture and imaging specialist Brandbank to launch a joint service – TrueSource Data Quality. Brandbank.com2011-05-27Brandbank looks overseas with new International Development Directorhttp://www.brandbank.com/en/news/view/brandbank-looks-overseas-with-new-international-development-directorBrandbank, the UK’s largest provider of product data and multimedia to blue-chip retailers, today announces the appointment of Sean Wilkins as International Development Director. Brandbank.com2011-03-07Top Tips: The rise and rise of video in retailhttp://www.brandbank.com/en/news/view/top-tips-the-rise-and-rise-of-video-in-retailVideo can offer the missing online retailers that chance to let consumers explore products in more detail as they could in-store. Rob, Tarrant, CEO, Brandbank, offers a guide to getting the most out of video when selling online.Brandbank.com2011-02-25Comment: Mobile savvy means mobile ready – now and in the futurehttp://www.brandbank.com/en/news/view/comment-mobile-savvy-means-mobile-ready-now-and-in-the-futureThe results of two recent reports seen by The Retail Bulletin seemed, more clearly than most, point to the simultaneous opportunities and challenges facing retailers in the current mCommerce market. Rob Tarrant, CEO of Brandbank offers a perspective.Brandbank.com2011-02-12