News

20 November 2009
Digital Economy Bill will target illegal file-sharers
Under the new Bill persistent illegal file-sharers could have their internet connections cut off or face fines of up to £50,000..... ...more
16 November 2009
Sales soar 46% at Asos
Online fashion retailer reports UK sales grow 23% year-on-year and international sales surge by 161% in the seven weeks to 15 November..... ...more
13 November 2009
New EU cookie law approved
Legislation could have serious implications for the online advertising industry as internet users will have to provide consent before companies can use cookies on their computers.... ...more
11 November 2009
Over 10 million Britons surf the web on mobiles
Internet browsing is the fastest-growing mobile activity, with over 20% of UK mobile users browsing the web from their handsets.... ...more
10 November 2009
93% of consumers plan to shop online this Christmas
The latest eCustomer Service Index reveals that consumer confidence in online shopping has grown, with 71% of consumers prepared to do half or more of their festive shopping on the internet..... ...more
6 November 2009
Postal strikes called off as Royal Mail and CWU reach interim agreement
Strike action by Royal Mail workers postponed in the run up to Christmas, following talks with arbitration service Acas and the Trades Union Congress..... ...more
4 November 2009
Web sales up 29% at Marks & Spencer
Retailer reports web site traffic increased by 30% in the first six months of the year, following the site's relaunch last month. ...more
3 November 2009
Web site glitch at Hamleys
Visitors to toy retailer's web site were re-directed to a holding page from Network Solutions following the expiry of hamleys.com domain name..... ...more
2 November 2009
Online Retailers Worried About Royal Mail Strike Affecting Christmas Sales
A survey of online retailers carried out by IMRG (Interactive Retail in Media Group) has found that 85% believe that the continued threat of postal strike action will discourage customers from placing orders with them for Christmas.... ...more
29 October 2009
Royal Mail Strike: Practical Advise For e-Retailers
With the planned industrial action at Royal Mail, IMRG has created some practical advice for IMRG members. Clearly industrial action will impact all postal users and whether you are sending letters, documents, packets or parcels, you are... ...more
28 October 2009
Debenhams Becomes First Department Store To Open Dedicated Online Store At Both Amazon.co.uk and eBay.co.uk
Debenhams has become the first department store to open a dedicated online store at both Amazon.co.uk and eBay.co.uk. Debenhams eBay is an outlet store, featuring a range of electrical, homewares and gift ideas. The retailer will also be using... ...more
26 October 2009
New Mobile Phone Charger That Works With Any Handset Approved By The International Telecommunication Union
A new mobile phone charger that will work with any handset has been approved by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), a United Nations body. Industry body the GSMA says that 51,000 tonnes of redundant chargers are generated each... ...more
23 October 2009
Home Delivery Network Brings Forward Announcement of HDN Lite
Home Delivery Network has brought forward the announcement of its sub-2kg parcel service — called HDN Lite — as industrial action threatens to disrupt Royal Mail’s equivalent second class service. The carrier says that, while the Lite... ...more
20 October 2009
ASOS.com sweeps the board at the e-Commerce Awards for Excellence 2009
Last night at a glittering ceremony in London’s West End the e-Commerce Industry came together for the inaugural E-Commerce Awards for excellence. In what turned out to be an outstanding evening for ASOS.com, they walked away with four awards including the prestigious OnLine Gold Award (OLGA) voted by the Members of IMRG. ...more

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16.5 million UK homes now have broadband, that’s 63% of UK households, according to the ONS.

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