IMRG are often asked to contribute features and comment to the press. You might have seen our name mentioned most recently in the articles listed below.

Journalists seeking a contribution from IMRG should contact in the first instance market@imrg.org or by calling +44 (0)7000 464674.

• 7 September 2010
  Delivery options could be hampering online retail growth
  David Smith, Managing Director of IMRG said: "In order to support the continued growth of our industry it’s vital that online retailers regularly evaluate the scope of their delivery offerings and look for new ways to satisfy customer... ...more
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• 7 September 2010
  Spending online will top €550 billion in 2010
  James Roper, CEO of IMRG.org and chairman of IMRWorld.org, said, "Digital commerce demands our urgent attention. Each day we see the internet driving change in the way we all live, think and trade. However, in this rapidly changing space,... ...more
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• 24 August 2010
  Online Sales Hit £5b in the UK in July
  "Shoppers spent £5 billion online in July, the most in any month this year. With Brits spending an average of £81 per person, online retail has shown a marked turning point since the lows of the last two years with consistently high growth... ...more
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• 24 August 2010
  UK shoppers spend £5 billion online in July
  Industry expert David Smith suggested that those businesses that sell their products solely via the internet would need to work hard in order to keep pace with their multi-channel rivals. For the Full article from Shop Safe, follow the link... ...more
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• 23 August 2010
  Social Media Catching Search in Terms of Visits
  The IMRG/BPS Internet Access and Online Shopping in Britain report for the second quarter of 2010 shows that internet users visiting social networking and blogging sites have grown to 48.9%, a four-fold increase over the same period in... ...more
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• 23 August 2010
  Online Retail Spend Hits £5bn in July
  David Smith, MD of IMRG, said the figures show high street retailers need to invest more in their online businesses and “put it at the heart of their retail strategy”, while online retailers need to “continue innovating as they strive to close... ...more
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• 23 August 2010
  UK Consumers to Spend £600 Billion Online Over Next Decade
  “The evidence mounts that high street retailers will need to invest more in their online business and put it at the heart of their retail strategy,” said David Smith, managing director of IMRG. “Online retailers, on the other hand, will need... ...more
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• 20 August 2010
  Online sales hit three-year high
  Internet sales grew in July at their fastest pace since before the recession, as wet weather encouraged home shopping, a survey suggests. Online sales grew by 18% in the month compared with a year earlier, the biggest jump since 2007, IMRG... ...more
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• 20 August 2010
  Britons Spent £5bn Online in July
  David Smith, managing director of IMRG, the ecommerce trade body, said: “With over half of the UK population online at least once a day it is no surprise that online sales continue to grow impressively year on year. The evidence mounts that... ...more
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• 20 August 2010
  Online retail spend hits £5bn in July
  David Smith, MD of IMRG, said the figures show high street retailers need to invest more in their online businesses and “put it at the heart of their retail strategy”, while online retailers need to “continue innovating as they strive to close... ...more
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• 20 August 2010
  Online Spending Growth Returns to Pre-Recession Levels
  The IMRG Capgemini e-Retail Sales Index says growth in travel sites rose by a third as a result of Britain receiving over twice the average rainfall at the end of July. For the Full article from Marketing Week, follow the link in the Further... ...more
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• 20 August 2010
  IMRG Cap Gemini Index data gives a boost to retail sector confidence
  The IMRG Cap Gemini Index tracks online sales at more than 100 retailers across Britain. Chris Webster, head of retail consulting and technology at Cap Gemini, said: "It is really encouraging to see growth levels returning to those seen... ...more
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• 18 August 2010
  New Research Shows That Consumers are Moving Faster Than Retailers Towards Mobile Internet
  Andrew McClelland, Director of Operations at IMRG said: "Consumers are once again driving demand for a new, convenient shopping channel, just as they did in the early days of online retailing. This time around, the cultural shift required for... ...more
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