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	<lastBuildDate>Wed, 9 Dec 2009 07:20:09 GMT</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Christmas parcel delivery 'not prevented' by strikes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The mediator between the CWU and Royal Mail has issued a statement.]]></description><author>news.alerts@myhermes.co.uk ()</author><link>https://newstest.myhermes.co.uk/christmas-parcel-delivery-not-prevented-by-strikes-19501870.news</link><pubDate>Tue, 8 Dec 2009 17:02:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Online auctions 'great for business']]></title><description><![CDATA[A couple have set up a successful company over online auction house eBay.]]></description><author>news.alerts@myhermes.co.uk ()</author><link>https://newstest.myhermes.co.uk/online-auctions-great-for-business-19501838.news</link><pubDate>Tue, 8 Dec 2009 17:01:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Christmas gift delivery 'needs explicit instructions']]></title><description><![CDATA[Firms must concentrate on ensuring delivery is completed.]]></description><author>news.alerts@myhermes.co.uk ()</author><link>https://newstest.myhermes.co.uk/christmas-gift-delivery-needs-explicit-instructions-19501414.news</link><pubDate>Tue, 8 Dec 2009 17:01:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Online shopping 'evolving']]></title><description><![CDATA[Technology is causing a change in consumer behaviour, it has been suggested.]]></description><author>news.alerts@myhermes.co.uk ()</author><link>https://newstest.myhermes.co.uk/online-shopping-evolving-19501403.news</link><pubDate>Tue, 8 Dec 2009 17:01:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Online Christmas shopping on the up, research shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[PayPal has revealed its latest figures, indicating a double digit growth in sales on the web for Cyber Monday.]]></description><author>news.alerts@myhermes.co.uk ()</author><link>https://newstest.myhermes.co.uk/online-christmas-shopping-on-the-up-research-shows-19499348.news</link><pubDate>Mon, 7 Dec 2009 16:08:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Online Christmas shopping tips offered by expert]]></title><description><![CDATA[SMEs may be helped by these suggestions.]]></description><author>news.alerts@myhermes.co.uk ()</author><link>https://newstest.myhermes.co.uk/online-christmas-shopping-tips-offered-by-expert-19498217.news</link><pubDate>Mon, 7 Dec 2009 13:09:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Online Christmas shopping sees 'above average growth']]></title><description><![CDATA[But smaller retailers appear to be suffering.]]></description><author>news.alerts@myhermes.co.uk ()</author><link>https://newstest.myhermes.co.uk/online-christmas-shopping-sees-above-average-growth-19498209.news</link><pubDate>Mon, 7 Dec 2009 13:09:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Online Christmas shopping 'means traders must prepare']]></title><description><![CDATA[Retailers should ensure they have a multi-channel system in place for the festive period, it has been suggested.]]></description><author>news.alerts@myhermes.co.uk ()</author><link>https://newstest.myhermes.co.uk/online-christmas-shopping-means-traders-must-prepare-19496576.news</link><pubDate>Fri, 4 Dec 2009 08:56:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Online Christmas shopping boosts sales, report shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[The strongest recorded spending day on the web has been matched.]]></description><author>news.alerts@myhermes.co.uk ()</author><link>https://newstest.myhermes.co.uk/online-christmas-shopping-boosts-sales-report-shows-19496527.news</link><pubDate>Fri, 4 Dec 2009 08:56:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Online Christmas shopping wrapping tips offered by eBay]]></title><description><![CDATA[An online video may help when it comes to wrapping presents.]]></description><author>news.alerts@myhermes.co.uk ()</author><link>https://newstest.myhermes.co.uk/online-christmas-shopping-wrapping-tips-offered-by-ebay-19496522.news</link><pubDate>Fri, 4 Dec 2009 08:55:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Online Christmas shopping period boosted by eBay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Traders may profit from free listings offered by the company.]]></description><author>news.alerts@myhermes.co.uk ()</author><link>https://newstest.myhermes.co.uk/online-christmas-shopping-period-boosted-by-ebay-19493816.news</link><pubDate>Thu, 3 Dec 2009 08:49:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Online Christmas shopping 'offers opportunities' to brands]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sales are not all that is important at this time of year, it has been claimed.]]></description><author>news.alerts@myhermes.co.uk ()</author><link>https://newstest.myhermes.co.uk/online-christmas-shopping-offers-opportunities-to-brands-19493510.news</link><pubDate>Thu, 3 Dec 2009 08:49:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Online Christmas shopping tips for eBay sellers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trading on such sites is not as simple as it once was, it has been claimed.]]></description><author>news.alerts@myhermes.co.uk ()</author><link>https://newstest.myhermes.co.uk/online-christmas-shopping-tips-for-ebay-sellers-19492898.news</link><pubDate>Thu, 3 Dec 2009 08:48:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Websites 'should offer' more gift delivery options]]></title><description><![CDATA[Greater options for consumers are required, a survey has suggested.]]></description><author>news.alerts@myhermes.co.uk ()</author><link>https://newstest.myhermes.co.uk/websites-should-offer-more-gift-delivery-options-19491496.news</link><pubDate>Wed, 2 Dec 2009 08:48:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Online Christmas shopping cart abandonment 'still happens']]></title><description><![CDATA[Brands may like to consider the reasons behind shopping cart abandonment.]]></description><author>news.alerts@myhermes.co.uk ()</author><link>https://newstest.myhermes.co.uk/online-christmas-shopping-cart-abandonment-still-happens-19490636.news</link><pubDate>Wed, 2 Dec 2009 08:47:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Online Christmas shopping 'may create price wars']]></title><description><![CDATA[Brands will be competing to attract customers this year, an expert has suggested.]]></description><author>news.alerts@myhermes.co.uk ()</author><link>https://newstest.myhermes.co.uk/online-christmas-shopping-may-create-price-wars-19490631.news</link><pubDate>Wed, 2 Dec 2009 08:47:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shopping periods after Christmas 'important']]></title><description><![CDATA[Brands may benefit from targeting customers between Christmas Day and the new year.]]></description><author>news.alerts@myhermes.co.uk ()</author><link>https://newstest.myhermes.co.uk/shopping-periods-after-christmas-important-19490625.news</link><pubDate>Wed, 2 Dec 2009 08:46:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Christmas gift delivery 'not hampered by strike threats']]></title><description><![CDATA[Expert says online retailers are confident they can cope in the event of more industrial action.]]></description><author>news.alerts@myhermes.co.uk ()</author><link>https://newstest.myhermes.co.uk/christmas-gift-delivery-not-hampered-by-strike-threats-19488381.news</link><pubDate>Tue, 1 Dec 2009 16:29:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Online Christmas shopping to set records on Mega Monday?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite the recession, more money than ever looks set to be spent, it has been claimed.]]></description><author>news.alerts@myhermes.co.uk ()</author><link>https://newstest.myhermes.co.uk/online-christmas-shopping-to-set-records-on-mega-monday-19488388.news</link><pubDate>Tue, 1 Dec 2009 16:29:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Online Christmas shopping boost expected by eBay]]></title><description><![CDATA[The online auction house has predicted a sales peak of 14 presents sold every second on December 6th.]]></description><author>news.alerts@myhermes.co.uk ()</author><link>https://newstest.myhermes.co.uk/online-christmas-shopping-boost-expected-by-ebay-19488613.news</link><pubDate>Tue, 1 Dec 2009 16:28:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Online Christmas shopping helped by strikes?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Christmas gift purchases appear to have climbed as a result of the Royal Mail strikes.]]></description><author>news.alerts@myhermes.co.uk ()</author><link>https://newstest.myhermes.co.uk/online-christmas-shopping-helped-by-strikes-19488618.news</link><pubDate>Tue, 1 Dec 2009 16:28:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Online Christmas shopping tips offered to retailers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Suggestions have been made by industry experts as to how best to maximise sales over the holiday season.]]></description><author>news.alerts@myhermes.co.uk ()</author><link>https://newstest.myhermes.co.uk/online-christmas-shopping-tips-offered-to-retailers-19489301.news</link><pubDate>Tue, 1 Dec 2009 16:28:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Online Christmas shopping good for retailers, eBay says]]></title><description><![CDATA[More people will be shopping online over the festive period, eBay has suggested.]]></description><author>news.alerts@myhermes.co.uk ()</author><link>https://newstest.myhermes.co.uk/online-christmas-shopping-good-for-retailers-ebay-says-19485366.news</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:14:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Christmas shopping suits ecommerce, expert says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Holiday season sales are expected to expand on last year.]]></description><author>news.alerts@myhermes.co.uk ()</author><link>https://newstest.myhermes.co.uk/christmas-shopping-suits-ecommerce-expert-says-19485378.news</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:14:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Christmas gift delivery 'could be hampered' by strike renewal]]></title><description><![CDATA[A letter from the Communication Workers Union suggests that industrial action may take place over the festive period.]]></description><author>news.alerts@myhermes.co.uk ()</author><link>https://newstest.myhermes.co.uk/christmas-gift-delivery-could-be-hampered-by-strike-renewal-19485483.news</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:14:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Online Christmas shopping 'boosted' by Google Product Search]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shoppers can now compare prices easily.]]></description><author>news.alerts@myhermes.co.uk ()</author><link>https://newstest.myhermes.co.uk/online-christmas-shopping-boosted-by-google-product-search-19483009.news</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:20:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Online Xmas shopping 'will help' ecommerce]]></title><description><![CDATA[Holiday season sales are indicative of a more positive outlook, a new report has shown.]]></description><author>news.alerts@myhermes.co.uk ()</author><link>https://newstest.myhermes.co.uk/online-xmas-shopping-will-help-ecommerce-19483017.news</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:20:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Online Christmas shopping 'may see growth']]></title><description><![CDATA[A three per cent growth for ecommerce spend during the holiday season has been predicted.]]></description><author>news.alerts@myhermes.co.uk ()</author><link>https://newstest.myhermes.co.uk/online-christmas-shopping-may-see-growth-19481590.news</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:03:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Christmas gift deliveries 'must be ensured']]></title><description><![CDATA[Consumer confidence in the industry must be restored, it has been suggested.]]></description><author>news.alerts@myhermes.co.uk ()</author><link>https://newstest.myhermes.co.uk/christmas-gift-deliveries-must-be-ensured-19481573.news</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:03:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA['Majority' of Christmas shoppers heading to the web]]></title><description><![CDATA[This looks set to take place, despite people expressing concerns about credit card security, a new survey has suggested.]]></description><author>news.alerts@myhermes.co.uk ()</author><link>https://newstest.myhermes.co.uk/majority-of-christmas-shoppers-heading-to-the-web-19478323.news</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:13:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deals launched by eBay]]></title><description><![CDATA[The online auction house has brought out a new iPhone app.]]></description><author>news.alerts@myhermes.co.uk ()</author><link>https://newstest.myhermes.co.uk/deals-launched-by-ebay-19478315.news</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:13:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[eBay issues apology to customers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The online auction house suffered a disruption to its service over the weekend.]]></description><author>news.alerts@myhermes.co.uk ()</author><link>https://newstest.myhermes.co.uk/ebay-issues-apology-to-customers-19476138.news</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:06:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to convert sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tips have been offered to digital brands.]]></description><author>news.alerts@myhermes.co.uk ()</author><link>https://newstest.myhermes.co.uk/how-to-convert-sales-19476134.news</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:06:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Customer experiences 'essential' for completing sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[Online businesses need to focus on this over the Christmas period, it has been suggested.]]></description><author>news.alerts@myhermes.co.uk ()</author><link>https://newstest.myhermes.co.uk/customer-experiences-essential-for-completing-sales-19476129.news</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:06:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to make Christmas sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[A set of tips have been offered to eBay traders.]]></description><author>news.alerts@myhermes.co.uk ()</author><link>https://newstest.myhermes.co.uk/how-to-make-christmas-sales-19473536.news</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:49:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ebay: Cross-merchandising is a great opportunity.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The online auction house's decision to launch this feature has proved controversial.]]></description><author>news.alerts@myhermes.co.uk ()</author><link>https://newstest.myhermes.co.uk/ebay-cross-merchandising-is-a-great-opportunity-19473542.news</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:48:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Christmas strikes 'may be inevitable']]></title><description><![CDATA[More strikes by Royal Mail workers could take place before Christmas, the Guardian has reported.]]></description><author>news.alerts@myhermes.co.uk ()</author><link>https://newstest.myhermes.co.uk/christmas-strikes-may-be-inevitable-19473915.news</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:47:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Post-transactional emails reviewed by eBay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Online auction site eBay has removed its new email system following user feedback.]]></description><author>news.alerts@myhermes.co.uk ()</author><link>https://newstest.myhermes.co.uk/post-transactional-emails-reviewed-by-ebay-19471278.news</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:26:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Direct Mail popular for businesses, survey shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[Businesses are still making use of direct mail marketing tactics, research has found<br/>]]></description><author>news.alerts@myhermes.co.uk ()</author><link>https://newstest.myhermes.co.uk/direct-mail-popular-for-businesses-survey-shows-19471276.news</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:26:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royal Mail 'hampered by industrial relations' ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Royal Mail's current woes can be put down to poor industrial relations over the years, a former manager has explained.]]></description><author>news.alerts@myhermes.co.uk ()</author><link>https://newstest.myhermes.co.uk/royal-mail-hampered-by-industrial-relations-19469661.news</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:05:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asos brings in consumer reviews]]></title><description><![CDATA[The online retailer Asos has launched a new micro-site for customer reviews.]]></description><author>news.alerts@myhermes.co.uk ()</author><link>https://newstest.myhermes.co.uk/asos-brings-in-consumer-reviews-19469658.news</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:04:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Internet 'good for Christmas bargains' ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Electronics and fragrances are among the best online buys, Christmas shoppers have been advised.]]></description><author>news.alerts@myhermes.co.uk ()</author><link>https://newstest.myhermes.co.uk/internet-good-for-christmas-bargains-19469653.news</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:03:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glyde as competition for eBay?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new online auction house has been launched.]]></description><author>news.alerts@myhermes.co.uk ()</author><link>https://newstest.myhermes.co.uk/glyde-as-competition-for-ebay-19467223.news</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:19:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to improve ecommerce sites]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good user experiences have been highlighted as critical to the online retail industry.]]></description><author>news.alerts@myhermes.co.uk ()</author><link>https://newstest.myhermes.co.uk/how-to-improve-ecommerce-sites-19466439.news</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:05:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facebook becomes "online shopping mall"]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new ecommerce application has been developed that allows retail store functionality on the site.]]></description><author>news.alerts@myhermes.co.uk ()</author><link>https://newstest.myhermes.co.uk/facebook-becomes-online-shopping-mall-19466805.news</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:05:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[MasterCard 'to help' Christmas shoppers]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new tool has been launched to help people find the perfect present.]]></description><author>news.alerts@myhermes.co.uk ()</author><link>https://newstest.myhermes.co.uk/mastercard-to-help-christmas-shoppers-19466810.news</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:05:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ebay ends Dispatch Time suspension]]></title><description><![CDATA[Online auction site eBay will bring back its dispatch time rating facility]]></description><author>news.alerts@myhermes.co.uk ()</author><link>https://newstest.myhermes.co.uk/ebay-ends-dispatch-time-suspension-19467308.news</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:13:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[New online auction site launched]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new website that lets people bid for goods has been launched.]]></description><author>news.alerts@myhermes.co.uk ()</author><link>https://newstest.myhermes.co.uk/new-online-auction-site-launched-19467335.news</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:12:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asos: Royal Mail to blame for sales slump]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clothing firm Asos has cited Royal Mail as the main reason for its slow sales growth.]]></description><author>news.alerts@myhermes.co.uk ()</author><link>https://newstest.myhermes.co.uk/asos-royal-mail-to-blame-for-sales-slump-19464860.news</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:18:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fiercely fought Christmas auctions expected on eBay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Online bidding is likely to heat up over Christmas, a writer has said.]]></description><author>news.alerts@myhermes.co.uk ()</author><link>https://newstest.myhermes.co.uk/fiercely-fought-christmas-auctions-expected-on-ebay-19464848.news</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:18:17 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>
