As tablet ownership increases, the preference for using it to purchase outstrips phones.

Better branding, social media and loyalty schemes credited with increase in online loyalty

54% of males say they shop for groceries and household goods more often than their spouses.

Ex-Amazon retailer combines the best of technology with the best of bricks & mortar to take on the online apparel merchants at Seattle store Hointer. (Is it just me or do others think the name is something that could use a makeover?)

If all you've got is 6 seconds...

Reinforcing last week's article on Millennial Marketing - Facebook is by far and away the chosen platform for interacting with brands

Given the premium old time direct marketers used to put into their price to cover returns, it's no wonder the retailers are concentrating on higher-priced goods to time-poor customers who are prepared to pay more for the convenience.

1,400 store-in-store kiosks with US Best Buy just the beginning (subscription required).

New startups offering everything from replacement slip-covers to cabinet tops.

A time-saving way for consumers to personalise content.

18% of UK shoppers, 25-45 years old "outperform", responsible for 70% of purchases.

Full augmented reality may be some years off but providing information in the line of sight will make glasses the champions.