Retailer Articles

All the Retailer Articles from the Dividebuy Team.

Retailer Articles

All the Retailer Articles from the Dividebuy Team.

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Buying Retail Finance: Tips for pre-onboarding success

Onboarding tips? On the double. Here are some important factors to enquire about ahead of getting your finance solution going - from integration to go-live.

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13/09/2023

A guide to retail finance plugins for eCommerce

Find out what retail finance plugins for eCommerce are, how they work and the benefits for your business in this practical guide.

by Heather Wilkinson

Content Author

16/03/2023

How to make the most of Spring sales for your eCommerce store

After a long, cold winter that raised plenty of challenges for retailers, it’s a relief that spring is finally here. It’s a season of new beginnings, fresh starts, and usually the first big uptick in spending since Christmas. As temperatures rise, so too does the number of shoppers looking to update their wardrobes, homes, and […]

by Heather Wilkinson

Content Author

30/01/2023

UK Inflation and Retail: Lessons from Covid when creating an online store

Inflation is a major concern for businesses across the UK. For retailers, its impacting margins, meaning many are pivoting to eCommerce – just as they did during the pandemic. So how can retailers use the lessons learnt from Covid to drive online sales? In this blog, we’ll cover: – What inflation is, and […]

by Heather Wilkinson

Content Author

17/01/2023

How to integrate sustainability into your eCommerce checkout

Conscious consumerism is on the rise. From carbon calculators to purchase pledges, here’s how to embed sustainability into your customer journey. 57% of UK consumers say that their perception of a brand is influenced by its sustainability practices. It’s more important than ever for online retailers to ensure that sustainable practices run through every area […]

by Heather Wilkinson

Content Author

10/10/2022

Changing with the seasons: How shopping habits are affected by the time of year

Seasonality can have a big impact on retailers, both online and in-store. Understanding how different seasons can affect your business will help you prepare for any peaks and take advantage of opportunities to boost sales. For most retailers, year-end events such as Christmas, Black Friday and Cyber Monday see many product categories experience an […]

by Heather Wilkinson

Content Author

06/09/2022

Why consumers prefer BNPL to credit cards

Key highlights: – Clear distinction between buy now, pay later and the traditional credit card option – Cost of living crisis driving consumers to tighten their budgets, meaning they’re more likely to take on BNPL and interest free credit with retailers who offer them – Consumers and retailers must be careful with BNPL, but DivideBuy’s […]

by Heather Wilkinson

Content Author

02/06/2022

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 Heather Wilkinson

Content Author

31/05/2022

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 […]