Online retail grows in UK

The popularity of online retail in the UK looks set to increase in the coming years, with consumers keen to buy goods on the Web for a number of reasons, writes Parcel2Go.

David Smith, director of operations at the Interactive Media in Retail Group, claimed the accessibility of credit is a major factor, making it easier for people to purchase items via the internet.

According to research for Kelkoo, conducted by the Centre for Retail Research, the UK accounted for almost a third of all online retail transactions in Europe last year.

Hawkins Strategic's centre for advanced retail technology (CART) has partnered with RetailConnections, creators of peer-to-peer events that bring together a range of retailing companies and senior management executives, says The Wise Marketer.

The events, which provide quality education and sharing of ideas, are seen to be perfectly aligned with CART's educational mission to move the industry to Retail 3.0.

Retail 3.0 is the next-generation retail industry ecosystem driven by relevant marketing to the individual shopper, real-time marketing, and supply chain synergies, and built on the foundation of shopper-identified transaction data.

Fujifilm US unveiled 13 point-and-shoot digital cameras it will be showcasing at the 2010 PMA Show in Anaheim, says Twice. All of the models will record high-definition video at a minimum of 1 280 by 720p pixel resolution.

At the entry end of the offerings are two A-series models, including the AV100 and AX200. In the fashion-oriented Z-series camera line, Fujifilm will offer the Z70 and Z700 models, targeted at Generation Y audiences.

Fujifilm's F-series flagship compact digital camera series was introduced with the latest sensor technologies and enhanced low-light shooting capability. Fujifilm will offer four models in the step-up J series, all featuring a slimmer form factor, full metal chassis with a brushed-metal finish, and lithium-ion battery power.