Since our last posting (18th March) we have experienced a significant reduction in activity, as a consequence of which we have had to take steps to manage the company’s cost base. We are therefore using the Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme...
We understand that in these unprecedented circumstances you may be concerned about the continuity of service from EC Group. We would like to assure you that our top priorities remain meeting our obligations to our customers and protecting the wellbeing of...
What is Visual Commerce, and why does it Matter for Online Businesses? Source: Omnistar An increasing number of bricks and mortar store brands are marking their online presence with e-commerce and using visual commerce to take their brands to the next...
How Improving ‘Readability’ Can Step up Your Charity’s Content Marketing Source: Charity Digital Recent studies have concluded that visitors only read about 20% of any given copy on a web page. This is why you need to make your website, blog...
Businesses do not (necessarily) outsource their storage, packing and distribution because it’s cheaper. They outsource because they require multi-channel order processing, flexible pick and pack capabilities, comprehensive product traceability or best value despatch methods. Basically, a solution that adds value to...
To help you plan your Christmas and New Year activity we have put together our operating schedule as shown below. Please note that in addition to the Public holidays on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day, we will also...
Most businesses have sales cycles that include peaks and troughs. For many, the annual pre-Christmas peak runs any time from October onwards and is often followed by a January Sale. How you plan, prepare and manage these peaks, and the inevitable...
The world has awoken to the damaging effects of plastics on our oceans and planet. Worryingly, the microplastics freely contaminating our oceans have fossilised and are present in the Earth’s sediment core. Scientists are even saying that after the bronze and...
Not sure exactly what a 3PL entails or how it could benefit your business? We have compiled the EC Group 3PL FAQ to help you cut to the chase…we are committed to helping our customers achieve the very best logistics support. ...
8 Ecommerce Metrics to Grow Your Business Source: Omnistar Here Omnistar go in-depth on the 8 most important metrics you need to be measuring and optimising in order for your Ecommerce business to grow. From conversion rates of multiple channels, to...