According to Interactive Advertising Bureau CEO Paul Fisher, advertising spending on online video is expected to increase in the next three years, as more companies sell to consumers online.

One of the world's largest jewellery retailers, with branches in the United States and the U.K., recently adopted live chat software to improve its customer service for shoppers browsing its online store.

A recent study from Global Industry Analysts found retailers are using the internet to reach tech-savvy consumers looking for a more convenient, on-demand way to purchase items.

A recent study from RichRelevance found mobile devices were a popular vehicle consumers used to access ecommerce sites and make holiday purchases in December.

Retail expert Claire Hughes from Llanfairfechan, Wales, is about to launch an online class specifically designed for creative people in business.

Oliveira, a shoe retailer, recently launched an ecommerce site. The shoe designer opted for an online store due to the growing number of online consumers in the U.K.

Next was the most visited U.K. fashion retailer for Christmas shoppers in 2011, closely followed by John Lewis, M&S, Debenhams and ASOS. Next accounted for 2.17 percent of all online visits to retail sites on Christmas Day.

Luxury handbag retailer Mulberry has seen significant growth in profits, as the retailer is selling more items to consumers in the U.K. and abroad.

Brand Quarter is a recently launched online retailer offering discount shopping to U.K. consumers.

Vodafone recently introduced a new marketing campaign and an assortment of services to bring mobile internet to more consumers and businesses.