The e-commerce market in the UK is booming. In 2022, online sales are expected to reach £120 billion, up from £82.9 billion in 2020. This represents a compound annual growth…
E-commerce Market Growth: The Numbers Don’t Lie
The importance of online reviews
Whether you’re a new or established business, you might have found yourself asking: exactly how important are online reviews? Well, the short answer is: very. In fact, research suggests that…
Add to Cart welcomes The Islamic Shop
Did you know that Islam is the second-largest religion in the UK? With millions of practicing Muslims in the country, the Islamic goods market is stronger than ever before. But…
Compare ecommerce platforms: Which one is right for your business?
As an ecommerce business owner, choosing the right platform is crucial to the success of your online store. With so many options available, it can be overwhelming to decide which…
Ecommerce industry plagued by returns
There are few things more frustrating for ecommerce retailers than dealing with endless returns. And unfortunately, the problem doesn’t look to be disappearing anytime soon. Fortunately though, there are some…
How to personalise your online store
In the real world, we’re used to building up relationships with the businesses that we frequent. The people working at your local bar might learn your choice of drink, for…
How home improvement stores have made the shift to ecommerce
In the early stages of the pandemic, home improvement and DIY stores faced something of a dilemma. For perhaps the first time, people across the country were stuck at home…
Launching your business with Shopify’s Starter Plan
If you’re at the beginning of your ecommerce journey, setting up your own online store can seem intimidating at first. But with Shopify’s Starter Plan — a streamlined service designed…
Subscription-based models defy downwards ecommerce trend
From the peaks experienced during the pandemic, e-commerce sales are beginning to drop off as the cost of living crisis really kicks in. But there are some aspects of the…
Ecommerce faces challenging times after ecommerce boom
Although the pandemic brought many challenges, one unexpected upside was the growth of online shopping. Although retail giants such as Amazon and Ebay had already been seeing increasing profits for…