imrg - the voice of e-retail

 

Membership

IMRG - LogoIMRG (Interactive Media In Retail Group) is the industry body for global e-Retail.

Formed in 1990, IMRG is setting and maintaining pragmatic and robust e-Retail Standards to enable fast-track industry growth, and facilitates its community of members with practical help, information, tools, guidance and networking.

Consumers can be confident when dealing with IMRG Members because all have committed to operate using methods that are Honest, Decent, Legal, Truthful and Fair, and have undertaken to not bring the industry into disrepute. The strength of IMRG is the collective and co-operative power of its members.

Benefits of IMRG Membership.


As an IMRG member, you will benefit from the following services:

Market Intelligence/Statistics


IMRG produces and number of monthly and quarterly reports only available to members:

IMRG/Capgemini Sales Index: provides accurate sales data and market trends over numerous retail sectors.

IMRG/Hitwise Hotshops List: A top 50 of the most visited retail websites by traffic to the website indicating where the consumers are heading to shop.

IMRG/eDigitalresearch - eCustomer Service Index: A survey undertaken by a cross section of consumers covering their overall satifaction of internet shopping i.e choice, cost, websites, fraud fears, etc.

Industry Standards


IMRG brings together multiple companies to create a best practice enviroment for all retailers and suppliers on the internet.

ISIS Safe Shopping Scheme


(Retailer Accreditation/Trust Mark) - The ISIS scheme has 1300 members and is one of the most widely recognised trust markers. Giving the consumer the confidence to purchase from smaller retailers.

IMRG Events


IMRG hosts Workshops and Forums throughout the year that are free for our members to attend. For more information on our events please click on Events in the left hand navigation panel.

Advantages of IMRG Membership.


IMRG membership offers you the advantages of:
  • Access to collaborative expertise and innovation within the e-retail community
  • Access to valuable market intelligence, retail data and background information
  • The latest commercial, legal and best practice issues and support
  • Procuring preferential rates for members to attend non IMRG events and discounts for displaying at events.
  • A united voice for the promotion of standards and best practices in the industry.

"IMRG membership is a must for any retailer serious about their online strategy. The access to market information is invaluable and the regular workshops are fantastic - not just for the information they provide but also the opportunity to network with peers."
Christian Robinson, Managing Director, Firebox.com

“ With over 1000 merchants listed in the Kelkoo shopping search engine, IMRG has proved a vital aid, keeping us abreast of current trends in the e-commerce marketplace.”
Glen Drury, VP Northern Europe, Yahoo!

“ Membership of IMRG is essential for any successful e-business. The data, research and community it provides is invaluable in the sector. ”
Ian McCaig, CEO, Lastminute.com