Retailer Articles

All the Retailer Articles from the Dividebuy Team.

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5 secrets to a successful eCommerce business

Given the lower overhead requirements of starting an eCommerce business, changing consumer behaviour, and the ongoing digital revolution it’s unsurprising that we’ve seen a significant increase in the number of new eCommerce businesses. In fact, in 2021 the eCommerce market grew by 18% in the UK making it the fourth largest market for eCommerce in […]

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June 2, 2022

Flexible Finance – The next fintech evolution that’s shaking up the consumer credit sector

Here, we look at what flexible finance is, what purpose it fulfils in the wider context of UK consumer credit, and what this could mean for the future of the sector. Key Highlights: The UK consumer credit industry is currently worth around £250bn Online flexible finance options are transforming the industry for consumers and retailers […]

by Joshua Ollier

Guest Author

May 31, 2022

The power of mobile shopping – why eCommerce brands must take a mobile-first approach

Here, we look at the changing face of mobile shopping, the question of apps – and how to create the best possible mobile shopping experience. Key Highlights: 60 per cent of online retail sales are now made from mobile phones UK ranks higher than any EU country for mobile sales – mCommerce Stats show that […]

by Joshua Ollier

Guest Author

May 17, 2022

The changing face of consumer credit – how Gen X, Gen Z and Millennial shoppers prefer to pay

The global economy will soon be dominated by Millennial and Gen Z consumers, with the two groups set to make up 72% of the world’s workforce by 2029. These are two generations with different, more demanding ideas about how and where they want to shop, meaning the current transition towards eCommerce and away from its […]

by Joshua Ollier

Guest Author

November 16, 2021

Top 5 products for Golden Quarter 2021 – Home & Interiors

Maximising profits during Q4’s Golden Quarter is a primary focus for many eCommerce brands. This year’s Golden Quarter is more important than ever for many UK retailers, with an estimated £22 billion having been lost during the UK’s three pandemic lockdowns during 2020 and early 2021. The good news for the home and interiors sector […]

by Catherine Rowley

Content Author

November 9, 2021

5 top products for Golden Quarter 2021 – Consumer Electronics

The Golden Quarter is upon us with consumers getting set for the first post-Covid Christmas with no lockdowns in sight. Online retailers should be looking at this quarter’s latest trends to provide the top products people want to help maximise profits. Consumer electronics are always popular purchases during the Black Friday / Cyber Monday (BFCM) […]

by Catherine Rowley

Content Author

November 2, 2021

The power of flexible payment terms – how eCommerce businesses can make the most of seasonal spending

Throughout the year, there are times when consumers are more likely to make a purchase from an eCommerce retailer or a brick-and-mortar store. Valentine’s Day, Spring Bank Holiday and Halloween are just a few of the obvious ones, driving an uplift in sales for businesses across lots of different sectors. Then there’s the Golden Quarter […]

by Catherine Rowley

Content Author

October 19, 2021

Golden Quarter 2021 – DivideBuy’s live blog

Heralded as the Golden Quarter, the period between October and December typically represents a time of year when UK retailers secure a large proportion of annual revenue. Covering key calendar dates like Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Christmas, year-on-year data shows that consumer spending always peaks over this quarter and those retailers that have prepared […]

by Sam Begley

October 15, 2021

Trends to watch: The post-Covid Golden Quarter

This year’s Golden Quarter is one like no other: it’s the first “normal” peak shopping season for retailers following the various lockdowns of the Covid pandemic. Christmas 2020 was all but cancelled, so people are expected to go big with their festivities this year, which is leading to strong indications that the bounce back will […]