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	<lastBuildDate>Thu, 8 Nov 2012 13:14:25 GMT</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Online retail gathers pace ahead of Christmas]]></title><description><![CDATA[New figures show year-on-year growth of 16 per cent in online spending during September.]]></description><author>news.alerts@myhermes.co.uk ()</author><link>https://newstest.myhermes.co.uk/online-retail-gathers-pace-ahead-of-christmas-801472095.news</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Oct 2012 11:04:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Retailers offered online sales advice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Online retailers have been offered some tips on how to boost their sales.]]></description><author>news.alerts@myhermes.co.uk ()</author><link>https://newstest.myhermes.co.uk/retailers-offered-online-sales-advice-801471148.news</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Oct 2012 13:50:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[December 3rd 'to be biggest online shopping day of 2012']]></title><description><![CDATA[Monday December 3rd is set to be the year's biggest shopping day, according to research.]]></description><author>news.alerts@myhermes.co.uk ()</author><link>https://newstest.myhermes.co.uk/december-3rd-to-be-biggest-online-shopping-day-of-2012-801471144.news</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Oct 2012 10:49:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Popular children's book series coming to Kindle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon is extending its range of Kindle titles with the addition of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series.]]></description><author>news.alerts@myhermes.co.uk ()</author><link>https://newstest.myhermes.co.uk/popular-childrens-book-series-coming-to-kindle-801470399.news</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Oct 2012 10:13:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[OFT urges retailers to change websites ahead of Christmas]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Office of Fair Trading has contacted dozens of online retailers to ensure they are complying with consumer protection laws ahead of the Christmas shopping season.]]></description><author>news.alerts@myhermes.co.uk ()</author><link>https://newstest.myhermes.co.uk/oft-urges-retailers-to-change-websites-ahead-of-christmas-801469567.news</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2012 12:12:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mobile shopper numbers 'to rise 50% in 2 years']]></title><description><![CDATA[The number of people shopping on mobile devices is set to increase by 50 per cent in the next two years, according to research.]]></description><author>news.alerts@myhermes.co.uk ()</author><link>https://newstest.myhermes.co.uk/mobile-shopper-numbers-to-rise-50-in-2-years-801469561.news</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2012 10:10:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon Kindle library launching in UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Kindle Owners' Lending Library is being introduced in the UK, Germany and France.]]></description><author>news.alerts@myhermes.co.uk ()</author><link>https://newstest.myhermes.co.uk/amazon-kindle-library-launching-in-uk-801468900.news</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Oct 2012 13:43:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[IMRG explores changing world of smartphones and tablets]]></title><description><![CDATA[IMRG has released a report looking at the rise of smartphones and tablets.]]></description><author>news.alerts@myhermes.co.uk ()</author><link>https://newstest.myhermes.co.uk/imrg-explores-changing-world-of-smartphones-and-tablets-801468039.news</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Oct 2012 10:14:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Speed and affordability 'key to multichannel retailing']]></title><description><![CDATA[Retailers are most likely to succeed if they offer a simple, fast and cheap service, according to an industry expert.]]></description><author>news.alerts@myhermes.co.uk ()</author><link>https://newstest.myhermes.co.uk/speed-and-affordability-key-to-multichannel-retailing-801467142.news</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Oct 2012 12:04:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK retail industry stages recovery in September]]></title><description><![CDATA[The British Retail Consortium has released figures showing something of a recovery for the industry in September.]]></description><author>news.alerts@myhermes.co.uk ()</author><link>https://newstest.myhermes.co.uk/uk-retail-industry-stages-recovery-in-september-801467114.news</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Oct 2012 10:01:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report shows 'meteoric rise' in mobile advertising]]></title><description><![CDATA[New research has highlighted a substantial increase in the mobile advertising sector.]]></description><author>news.alerts@myhermes.co.uk ()</author><link>https://newstest.myhermes.co.uk/report-shows-meteoric-rise-in-mobile-advertising-801466138.news</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Oct 2012 10:22:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tablet and smartphone explosion 'boosting impulse purchases']]></title><description><![CDATA[Impulse purchases have become more common thanks to the proliferation of smartphones and tablets, according to research.]]></description><author>news.alerts@myhermes.co.uk ()</author><link>https://newstest.myhermes.co.uk/tablet-and-smartphone-explosion-boosting-impulse-purchases-801465181.news</link><pubDate>Tue, 9 Oct 2012 13:34:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon tops e-commerce performance index]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon has topped a survey covering the performance of Britain's top retail websites.]]></description><author>news.alerts@myhermes.co.uk ()</author><link>https://newstest.myhermes.co.uk/amazon-tops-e-commerce-performance-index-801465177.news</link><pubDate>Tue, 9 Oct 2012 09:31:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon extends Cloud Drive service across Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon has announced that its Cloud Drive service is now available in Europe's five leading consumer markets.]]></description><author>news.alerts@myhermes.co.uk ()</author><link>https://newstest.myhermes.co.uk/amazon-extends-cloud-drive-service-across-europe-801464630.news</link><pubDate>Mon, 8 Oct 2012 13:43:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon begins shipping Kindle Paperwhite]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon has announced that shipping of its new Kindle Paperwhite e-reader is now underway.]]></description><author>news.alerts@myhermes.co.uk ()</author><link>https://newstest.myhermes.co.uk/amazon-begins-shipping-kindle-paperwhite-801463267.news</link><pubDate>Fri, 5 Oct 2012 11:13:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon preparing for busy Christmas period]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon is taking on more temporary workers in the UK to cope with the forthcoming Christmas rush.]]></description><author>news.alerts@myhermes.co.uk ()</author><link>https://newstest.myhermes.co.uk/amazon-preparing-for-busy-christmas-period-801462831.news</link><pubDate>Thu, 4 Oct 2012 12:56:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[IMRG highlights value of efficient delivery services]]></title><description><![CDATA[New research has highlighted the cost of sub-standard UK delivery services for the e-retail sector.]]></description><author>news.alerts@myhermes.co.uk ()</author><link>https://newstest.myhermes.co.uk/imrg-highlights-value-of-efficient-delivery-services-801462828.news</link><pubDate>Thu, 4 Oct 2012 10:54:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[eBay 'proud of auction heritage']]></title><description><![CDATA[eBay's UK marketing director has said the company is proud of its heritage as an auction platform.]]></description><author>news.alerts@myhermes.co.uk ()</author><link>https://newstest.myhermes.co.uk/ebay-proud-of-auction-heritage-801461930.news</link><pubDate>Wed, 3 Oct 2012 10:36:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firms selling online offered direct mail advice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Companies selling products online have been offered advice on how to make the most of direct mail.]]></description><author>news.alerts@myhermes.co.uk ()</author><link>https://newstest.myhermes.co.uk/firms-selling-online-offered-direct-mail-advice-801460781.news</link><pubDate>Tue, 2 Oct 2012 12:14:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Good broadband now a top concern for house hunters]]></title><description><![CDATA[A good broadband connection is now a major consideration for house hunters, according to research.]]></description><author>news.alerts@myhermes.co.uk ()</author><link>https://newstest.myhermes.co.uk/good-broadband-now-a-top-concern-for-house-hunters-801460775.news</link><pubDate>Tue, 2 Oct 2012 09:12:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon 'far ahead of competition' in UK e-commerce]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new report has highlighted the dominance of Amazon in the UK online retail market.]]></description><author>news.alerts@myhermes.co.uk ()</author><link>https://newstest.myhermes.co.uk/amazon-far-ahead-of-competition-in-uk-e-commerce-801460065.news</link><pubDate>Mon, 1 Oct 2012 09:53:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Internet search 'still top source of online sales']]></title><description><![CDATA[Paid and organic search results remain the leading source of internet retail sales, according to research.]]></description><author>news.alerts@myhermes.co.uk ()</author><link>https://newstest.myhermes.co.uk/internet-search-still-top-source-of-online-sales-801458700.news</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Sep 2012 10:53:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abandoned baskets 'costing online retailers millions']]></title><description><![CDATA[UK online retailers are missing out on millions of pounds worth of sales because of consumers abandoning baskets, according to research.]]></description><author>news.alerts@myhermes.co.uk ()</author><link>https://newstest.myhermes.co.uk/abandoned-baskets-costing-online-retailers-millions-801457299.news</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Sep 2012 11:59:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon and eBay lead US mobile retail market]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon was the leading mobile commerce retailer in the US in July this year, according to research.]]></description><author>news.alerts@myhermes.co.uk ()</author><link>https://newstest.myhermes.co.uk/amazon-and-ebay-lead-us-mobile-retail-market-801457296.news</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Sep 2012 09:55:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[eBay launches TV ad to promote mobile shopping]]></title><description><![CDATA[eBay has launched an advertising campaign highlighting the growth of mobile shopping.]]></description><author>news.alerts@myhermes.co.uk ()</author><link>https://newstest.myhermes.co.uk/ebay-launches-tv-ad-to-promote-mobile-shopping-801456551.news</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Sep 2012 13:23:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[iPhone listings 'rocket' on eBay]]></title><description><![CDATA[eBay has reported a recent increase in iPhone listings as people trade in old models to get the new iPhone 5.]]></description><author>news.alerts@myhermes.co.uk ()</author><link>https://newstest.myhermes.co.uk/iphone-listings-rocket-on-ebay-801456540.news</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Sep 2012 10:21:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Almost all e-shoppers set to buy online this Christmas]]></title><description><![CDATA[The majority of regular online shoppers are set to make purchases on the internet this Christmas, according to IMRG.]]></description><author>news.alerts@myhermes.co.uk ()</author><link>https://newstest.myhermes.co.uk/almost-all-e-shoppers-set-to-buy-online-this-christmas-801455437.news</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Sep 2012 13:49:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon brings Cloud Player to UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon is launching its Cloud Player music service in the UK.]]></description><author>news.alerts@myhermes.co.uk ()</author><link>https://newstest.myhermes.co.uk/amazon-brings-cloud-player-to-uk-801455426.news</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Sep 2012 10:44:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[New iPhones to raise money for charity via eBay]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first iPhone 5 handsets sold in the UK are to be listed on eBay to raise money for charity.]]></description><author>news.alerts@myhermes.co.uk ()</author><link>https://newstest.myhermes.co.uk/new-iphones-to-raise-money-for-charity-via-ebay-801454675.news</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Sep 2012 09:58:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Debenhams sees 40% jump in online sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[Debenhams has announced that online sales increased by 40 per cent in the year ending September 1st.]]></description><author>news.alerts@myhermes.co.uk ()</author><link>https://newstest.myhermes.co.uk/debenhams-sees-40-jump-in-online-sales-801453683.news</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Sep 2012 12:19:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Govt confirms broadband investment for 10 UK cities]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government has confirmed how much will be invested in broadband development in ten key locations around the UK.]]></description><author>news.alerts@myhermes.co.uk ()</author><link>https://newstest.myhermes.co.uk/govt-confirms-broadband-investment-for-10-uk-cities-801453677.news</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Sep 2012 09:17:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brits spend &pound;5.8 billion online in August]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK online spending reached £5.8 billion in August this year, according to new figures.]]></description><author>news.alerts@myhermes.co.uk ()</author><link>https://newstest.myhermes.co.uk/brits-spend-gbp-5-8-billion-online-in-august-801452723.news</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Sep 2012 12:22:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[QR code use soaring in Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Use of QR codes has nearly doubled in Europe over the past year.]]></description><author>news.alerts@myhermes.co.uk ()</author><link>https://newstest.myhermes.co.uk/qr-code-use-soaring-in-europe-801452722.news</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Sep 2012 10:20:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Research shows importance of multichannel retailing]]></title><description><![CDATA[A multichannel approach is important for companies that want to succeed in the retail industry, according to research.]]></description><author>news.alerts@myhermes.co.uk ()</author><link>https://newstest.myhermes.co.uk/research-shows-importance-of-multichannel-retailing-801451809.news</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Sep 2012 11:13:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Consumers 'in the driving seat' in retail industry]]></title><description><![CDATA[MasterCard has released research highlighting the importance of the consumer in the modern retail industry.]]></description><author>news.alerts@myhermes.co.uk ()</author><link>https://newstest.myhermes.co.uk/consumers-in-the-driving-seat-in-retail-industry-801451800.news</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Sep 2012 09:07:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon announces 'momentous steps forward for reading']]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon has announced two new technologies available for its Kindle and Kindle Fire products.]]></description><author>news.alerts@myhermes.co.uk ()</author><link>https://newstest.myhermes.co.uk/amazon-announces-momentous-steps-forward-for-reading-801450872.news</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Sep 2012 11:09:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[New eBay logo represents 'dynamic future']]></title><description><![CDATA[eBay has unveiled a redesigned logo.]]></description><author>news.alerts@myhermes.co.uk ()</author><link>https://newstest.myhermes.co.uk/new-ebay-logo-represents-dynamic-future-801449918.news</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2012 14:29:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Body scanners 'could boost online clothes shopping']]></title><description><![CDATA[Airport body scanners could prove useful for shoppers who want to buy clothes online, according to reports.]]></description><author>news.alerts@myhermes.co.uk ()</author><link>https://newstest.myhermes.co.uk/body-scanners-could-boost-online-clothes-shopping-801449917.news</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2012 13:27:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[eBay opens first designer pop-up store]]></title><description><![CDATA[eBay has opened a designer pop-up store as part of London Fashion Week.]]></description><author>news.alerts@myhermes.co.uk ()</author><link>https://newstest.myhermes.co.uk/ebay-opens-first-designer-pop-up-store-801448904.news</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Sep 2012 11:56:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vogue to celebrate 'best of online shopping']]></title><description><![CDATA[Vogue magazine will host Online Fashion Week in December this year.]]></description><author>news.alerts@myhermes.co.uk ()</author><link>https://newstest.myhermes.co.uk/vogue-to-celebrate-best-of-online-shopping-801448888.news</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Sep 2012 09:53:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon introduces Kindle Serials]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon has introduced a new concept for the e-reader market - Kindle Serials.]]></description><author>news.alerts@myhermes.co.uk ()</author><link>https://newstest.myhermes.co.uk/amazon-introduces-kindle-serials-801448004.news</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Sep 2012 12:57:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tech innovations 'will double time Brits spend shopping']]></title><description><![CDATA[New technologies and products such as the iPhone 5 will increase the amount of time people dedicate to shopping, according to research commissioned by eBay.]]></description><author>news.alerts@myhermes.co.uk ()</author><link>https://newstest.myhermes.co.uk/tech-innovations-will-double-time-brits-spend-shopping-801447988.news</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Sep 2012 09:54:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon to boost UK presence with new distribution centres]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon is set to open three new distribution centres in the UK.]]></description><author>news.alerts@myhermes.co.uk ()</author><link>https://newstest.myhermes.co.uk/amazon-to-boost-uk-presence-with-new-distribution-centres-801446226.news</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Sep 2012 13:53:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Online sales 'equate to 60m sq ft of retail space']]></title><description><![CDATA[Deloitte has released a report highlighting the challenge posed to physical stores by the online shopping sector.]]></description><author>news.alerts@myhermes.co.uk ()</author><link>https://newstest.myhermes.co.uk/online-sales-equate-to-60m-sq-ft-of-retail-space-801447050.news</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Sep 2012 09:54:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon unveils 'most advanced e-reader ever']]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon has introduced the new Kindle Paperwhite e-reader.]]></description><author>news.alerts@myhermes.co.uk ()</author><link>https://newstest.myhermes.co.uk/amazon-unveils-most-advanced-e-reader-ever-801445289.news</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2012 11:46:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joint venture green light could boost UK mobile commerce]]></title><description><![CDATA[The European Commission has approved a mobile commerce joint venture between Vodafone, O2 and Everything Everywhere.]]></description><author>news.alerts@myhermes.co.uk ()</author><link>https://newstest.myhermes.co.uk/joint-venture-green-light-could-boost-uk-mobile-commerce-801446223.news</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2012 10:51:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon bringing Kindle Fire to UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon has confirmed that its Kindle Fire tablet will launch in the UK this year.]]></description><author>news.alerts@myhermes.co.uk ()</author><link>https://newstest.myhermes.co.uk/amazon-bringing-kindle-fire-to-uk-801445285.news</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Sep 2012 13:16:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK ranked third in world for web impact]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK has been ranked third in a new index that measures the impact of the web on nations around the world.]]></description><author>news.alerts@myhermes.co.uk ()</author><link>https://newstest.myhermes.co.uk/uk-ranked-third-in-world-for-web-impact-801444272.news</link><pubDate>Fri, 7 Sep 2012 11:07:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Study shows strong performance by European mobile retail sites]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new report highlights improved performance by mobile retail sites in Europe in July.]]></description><author>news.alerts@myhermes.co.uk ()</author><link>https://newstest.myhermes.co.uk/study-shows-strong-performance-by-european-mobile-retail-sites-801444265.news</link><pubDate>Fri, 7 Sep 2012 09:05:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Retailers urged to limit price increases for rest of 2012]]></title><description><![CDATA[Retailers have been encouraged to keep price rises to a minimum for the rest of the year, with consumer demand still relatively weak.]]></description><author>news.alerts@myhermes.co.uk ()</author><link>https://newstest.myhermes.co.uk/retailers-urged-to-limit-price-increases-for-rest-of-2012-801443278.news</link><pubDate>Thu, 6 Sep 2012 10:50:23 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>