Technology
TECHNOLOGY FOCUS
A portable jeweller: M-Commerce
Ecommerce is no longer limited to home computers as smartphones become must-have gadgets. Kristi McCann looks at how retailers are adapting to the needs of mobile commerce
How to work in ecommerce
Miranda Macfarlane is in charge of ensuring Molly Brown’s website appeals to all its audiences
Website of the month: Innocentdrinks.co.uk
From the quirky to the classy, the range of websites vying for consumers’ attention seems infinite, making it quite a task for them to choose which to focus on. For the first of these website spotlights, I’m going back to basics to a site that, through its simplicity, is exemplary when it comes to branding.
Beyond the website: Retail-jeweller.com mobile
Retail-jeweller.com has just gone mobile, but how many high street jewellers are alive to the opportunities that m-commerce brings, asks Kate Donovan.
Power of the unknown: Technology focus and links to full interviews
From jewellery design to online sales and store operations, technology can do wonders for every aspect of your business. Kate Donovan explains why all jewellers should be embracing technology
TECHNOLOGY INTERVIEWS
A portable jeweller: M-Commerce
Ecommerce is no longer limited to home computers as smartphones become must-have gadgets. Kristi McCann looks at how retailers are adapting to the needs of mobile commerce
How to work in ecommerce
Miranda Macfarlane is in charge of ensuring Molly Brown’s website appeals to all its audiences
Website of the month: Innocentdrinks.co.uk
From the quirky to the classy, the range of websites vying for consumers’ attention seems infinite, making it quite a task for them to choose which to focus on. For the first of these website spotlights, I’m going back to basics to a site that, through its simplicity, is exemplary when it comes to branding.
Beyond the website: Retail-jeweller.com mobile
Retail-jeweller.com has just gone mobile, but how many high street jewellers are alive to the opportunities that m-commerce brings, asks Kate Donovan.
Exclusively online: Interview with Mike Burns from Pursuit on EPoS systems
Mike Burns is managing director of software solutions company Pursuit.
Exclusively online: Interview with Lucie Follett on SEO
Lucie Follett is director of search engine optimisation (SEO) and web analytics company Maven Metrics.
Exclusively online: Interview with Andrew Wise of Engine Creative about an effective online presence
Andrew Wise is strategic director of Engine Creative,a creative agency with creative, digital, video and broadcast expertise.
Exclusively online: Interview with Sophie Fulford from Rent your Rocks on how the concept came about
Sophie Fulford is founder of online jewellery rental business Rent Your Rocks.
Exclusively online: Interview with Jenny Hudson from Vanilla Storm on making websites competitive
Jenny Hudson is director of web design company Vanilla Storm, which has worked with jewellery brand Alex Monroe on its website.
Exclusively online: Interview with Caroline Rolfe from Links of London on website tailoring
Caroline Rolfe, Links of London e-commerce manager talks about the functions they have added to their website to make it appeal to visitors.
Exclusively online: Interview with Kieran Alger from T3.com on website success
Kieran Alger is a digital technology expert and editor of gadget website T3.com.
Exclusively online: Interview with Ozz Blayney from Blayney Partnership on website development
Ozz Blayney is art director at Blayney Partnership, a creative agency that specialises in graphic design, web design and search engine optimisation (SEO), and that has worked with Steffan’s the Jewellers on its website.
Exclusively online: Interview about m-commerce with Stephen Mellish from 2Ergo
Stephen Mellish is product consultant at mobile technology solutions provider 2Ergo.
MULTICHANNEL NEWS
Retail sales slip 0.5% as wintry weather leaves non-food out in the cold
Retail sales volumes slipped 0.5% in March as the cold conditions pulled down the performance of non-food.
WatchWarehouse expands to accommodate growth
Independent watch retailer WatchWarehouse has expanded its premises and systems to accommodate company growth.
Baselworld 2013 App launches
The Baselworld 2013 App is now available for downloading, offering help for those negotiating the new hall layouts.
Tomassa to make high street debut at Goldsmiths
Fine jewellery brand Tomassa will be sold at Aurum Holdings retailer Goldsmiths, from June.
Green + Benz and H&D join up to launch Design Your Ring online system
Independent jewellery retailer Green + Benz and fine jewellery manufacturer Henrich & Denzel (H&D) have joined forces to launch the Design Your Ring online service.
4G to boost retail spend by £1.8bn a year, says eBay
The arrival of universal 4G in Britain could boost the retail economy by around £1.8bn a year, according to new research by online giant eBay.
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Susan Caplan launches online bridal collection at John Lewis
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MyFlashTrash produces jewellery for impending Sony film release
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Ebel.com relaunches as part of digital strategy
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QVC to host seven-hour gem programme
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Pursuit finds partner to help accelerate reach of its iPad technology
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Shoppers expected to spend £87bn online in 2013
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Two thirds of etailers forecast sales growth for 2013
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Joshua James named Retailer of the Year at BJA awards
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Azza Fahmy introduces online boutique
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Assya and My Flash Trash host shopping event
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Fei Liu expands into e-commerce
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£3.5bn of Christmas sales to be shaped by smartphones
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Kabiri welcomes Decï's gold products
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£1bn to be spent via mobile devices this Christmas
