eCommerce Services Reports

EBOOK: The past few years has seen an increase in online shopping as the pandemic shifted more consumers into the realm of e-commerce to purchase goods during lockdowns. In return, retailers have been investing in technology to meet the e-commerce demands of customers, and now as predictions suggest pandemic shopping habits are set continue.

Posted: 25 Jul 2022 | Published: 25 Jul 2022

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, we talk to Ocado's CTO about how the e-commerce company pushes technological boundaries. Our latest buyer's guide looks at the importance and technical challenges of data integration. There's a growing dispute over the use of end-to-end encryption – we look at the differing perspectives. Read the issue now.

Posted: 28 Jan 2022 | Published: 01 Feb 2022

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, we talk to PepsiCo's digital director about delivering innovation in customer experience. Our first buyer's guide of 2022 examines hybrid cloud storage. And we find out how Arkwright and Granville from the BBC sitcom Open All Hours are inspiring retailers 40 years on. Read the issue now.

Posted: 10 Jan 2022 | Published: 11 Jan 2022

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, we find out how fast-food chain KFC turned to digital to survive the pandemic. Our latest buyer's guide looks at technologies to improve office productivity for home workers. And we assess the growing problem of electronic waste and how to tackle it. Read the issue now.

Posted: 03 May 2021 | Published: 04 May 2021

EGUIDE: The pandemic appears to have solidified e-commerce's ascendancy against the highstreet. Coronavirus has accelerated technology adoption in many sectors, and people have been forced to stay at home, increasing their online shopping habits in a bid to avoid visiting shops.

Posted: 18 Jan 2021 | Published: 18 Jan 2021

EGUIDE: Customers' shopping habits were changing long before the coronavirus pandemic accelerated the e-commerce boom. In this 18-page buyer's guide, Computer Weekly looks at the tech innovations retailers are using to adapt and better serve customers.

Posted: 04 Jan 2021 | Published: 04 Jan 2021

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, sometimes going digital is not necessarily the best thing to do – we weigh the pros and cons of paper versus technology. Our new buyer's guide examines the challenges of asset management as you move to the cloud. And we look at the growing role of software developers in the future of networking. Read the issue now.

Posted: 15 Feb 2019 | Published: 19 Feb 2019

EGUIDE: The retail industry is evolving alongside the emergence of new technologies. In this 15-page buyer's guide, Computer Weekly looks at how retailers are using AI, the importance of good digital customer experience and how mobiles have transformed the purchasing process.

Posted: 17 Oct 2018 | Published: 17 Oct 2018

EGUIDE: Customers' shopping habits were changing long before the coronavirus pandemic accelerated the e-commerce boom. In this 18-page buyer's guide, Computer Weekly looks at the tech innovations retailers are using to adapt and better serve customers.

Posted: 01 Jul 2021 | Published: 01 Jul 2021

EGUIDE: The pandemic appears to have solidified e-commerce's ascendancy against the highstreet. Coronavirus has accelerated technology adoption in many sectors, and people have been forced to stay at home, increasing their online shopping habits in a bid to avoid visiting shops.

Posted: 01 Jul 2021 | Published: 01 Jul 2021

WEBCAST: Watch now to hear Elaine Turner's Director of ecommerce, Carrie Leader, discuss key strategies for building an ecommerce business as a branded manufacturer. Learn how Elaine Turner used a Cloud ecommerce platform to create a new destination site where visitors can research, buy, or engage with the brand to support sales in all channels.

Posted: 27 Jan 2016 | Premiered: Dec 15, 2015

CASE STUDY: This case study outlines a top e-commerce business and their strategy for preventing fraud, lowering costs and ensuring consumer trust.

Posted: 26 Mar 2014 | Published: 31 Dec 2013

EGUIDE: This expert  e-guide describes why digital technologies are proving to be the "next big thing" in the world of CRM, and explores the strategies that small businesses are using to stay competitive in e-commerce.

Posted: 24 Mar 2014 | Published: 24 Mar 2014

WHITE PAPER: Thirty-five percent of consumers say they would never use a mobile app again if it contained incorrect product data. This brief resource explores how the global standards body GS1 established the Global Data Synchronization Network (GDSN) as a means of combatting outdated, inconsistent product information.

Posted: 20 Feb 2014 | Published: 20 Feb 2014

WHITE PAPER: This resource explores the changing e-commerce landscape, and investigates how developing an omni-channel environment can help you create a strong, dynamic customer experience.

Posted: 19 Dec 2013 | Published: 30 Nov 2012

WHITE PAPER: This brief infographic takes a by-the-numbers look at omnichannel shopping trends, customer expectations, and the key opportunities that are emerging for retailers.

Posted: 18 Dec 2013 | Published: 31 Aug 2013

WHITE PAPER: This resource offers valuable insight to help you better understand customer behaviors and improve online customer experiences.

Posted: 13 Nov 2013 | Published: 31 May 2013

WHITE PAPER: Business survival in the age of the smart consumer means empowering your customers to shop how and when they want. In this white paper, find the results of a recent survey of more than 30,000 consumers and uncover the key trends shaping the world of retail.

Posted: 07 May 2013 | Published: 28 Feb 2011

EGUIDE: Gartner analysts predict that mobile apps and Web 2.0 will be a deciding factor in 50% of your sales by 2015. In order to keep pace, your e-commerce processes need to evolve to include CRM technologies. Read on to learn what 6 factors are essential for an effective e-commerce/CRM merger.

Posted: 28 Jan 2013 | Published: 28 Jan 2013

ESSENTIAL GUIDE: This in-depth report from the GSMA explains the opportunities for NFC Mobile communications in transport.

Posted: 23 Nov 2012 | Published: 23 Nov 2012

WHITE PAPER: The demand for greater ecommerce capabilities is growing leading CIOs and IT professionals concerned with choosing the perfect vendor. Through this in-depth vendor analysis by Gartner, uncover the top 6 questions you should ask and the strengths and weaknesses of the top 20 e-commerce vendors.

Posted: 17 May 2012 | Published: 03 Nov 2011

EZINE: In this week’s Computer Weekly, we look at the IT challenges facing retailers, as consumers turn increasingly to web and mobile shopping channels. Oracle president Mark Hurd talks about how the supplier intends to simplify IT infrastructures. And new government CIO Andy Nelson discusses how he plans to transform Whitehall IT. Read the issue now.

Posted: 07 May 2012 | Published: 08 May 2012

ANALYST BRIEF: In this paper, IDC Insight highlights the important elements of the IBM Smarter Commerce announcement and looks at the implications of the announcement in the context of a powerful movement that is occurring in the commerce solutions marketplace, both business to business (B2B) and business to consumer (B2C).

Posted: 17 Nov 2011 | Published: 31 Mar 2011

WHITE PAPER: E-commerce has gone from fringe to foundation. Now, businesses must tailor their customer serivce approach to the more complex "anytime, anywhere" customer with mobile device in hand. This white paper from Oracle details the "commerce anywhere" approach.

Posted: 26 Apr 2011 | Published: 26 Apr 2011

WHITE PAPER: The number of channels which consumers use to research and purchase products or services is growing. This white paper takes a look at a recent survey of consumer buying habits in regards to the number of channels they use when shopping and how businesses can provide a better experience across these channels for their customers.

Posted: 25 Apr 2011 | Published: 25 Apr 2011