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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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

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October 26, 2021

Consumer psychology – What eCommerce retailers need to know

Consumer psychology has been studied for many years, with research showing the most effective store layout, what smells best tempt people to buy certain products as well as where these items should be placed on the shelves. The rise of eCommerce and online shopping has taken this to another level, with retailers wanting to know […]

by Catherine Rowley

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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 […]

by Sam Begley

October 7, 2021

How to boost sales on Black Friday and Cyber Monday

As the seasons change from summer to autumn, the attention of online retailers quickly turns to the highly anticipated Black Friday and Cyber Monday weekend. This year’s BFCM kicks off the Golden Quarter on 26th November, with consumers getting ready to take advantage of deals and offers on what has become the UK’s busiest shopping […]

by Catherine Rowley

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September 29, 2021

How to switch my retail finance provider

Successful eCommerce brands know that offering a retail finance solution to their customers can help reduce cart abandonment and increase revenue. You may already offer alternative payment solutions at your checkout, but when was the last time you reviewed your retail finance options and considered whether what you offer still meets your customer’s needs? Would […]

by Catherine Rowley

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September 15, 2021

Six ways to drive conversions and increase revenue at checkout

You look through your online store analytics and notice a trend – the visitor numbers are up, and product page clicks are high, yet when you look at the recent order history the numbers don’t seem to match. If your eCommerce conversion rate is low or your average order value isn’t quite as high as […]

by Catherine Rowley

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September 9, 2021

Retailer guide: Reviewing your retail finance options

Online purchases using retail finance are growing at a rate of 39% per year and 9.5 million Brits say they avoided buying from retailers who don’t offer this. That’s why you need to make sure your alternative payment options at checkout are working hard to convert browsers into buyers. You may already have a point-of-sale […]