Tag: christmas
Digital availability more important than Christmas, claims survey
A new study of 2,000 UK consumers reveals nearly two in ten (17 percent) would sacrifice spending the festive season with family or friends to ensure all the online services they currently use remain constantly available. The figures rise to one in five men (20 percent) and nearly a quarter of 16-24-year olds (22 percent),…
Brits buying 145 million extra presents online
Brits are due to buy an extra 145 million presents online this year due to the Covid-19 crisis – meaning more than one billion presents will be purchased electronically. Experts have calculated that the excess packaging from all the presents being delivered online is going to see an additional 150,000 trips by delivery vans –…
Google survey reveals trend for local Christmas shopping
Research from Google and YouGov reveals 71% of Brits who celebrate Christmas are willing to embrace different festivities this year, including shopping more locally. While two thirds (66%) of Brits acknowledge that Christmas is likely to be different this year, the research reveals that we’re a resilient nation and are ready to embrace change by…
Cybercriminals taking advantage of digital shoppers this Christmas
This Christmas looks set to see a huge increase in online activity as consumers shop and connect with loved ones digitally – nearly 40% of Brits will do more Christmas shopping online Lockdown has changed the way we shop – 50% of consumers have increased the amount of online shopping they do, with over 80%…
86% of consumers expecting ‘digital Christmas’
Research of over 2,000 UK consumers from photo printing book app Motif Photos has revealed that 5 out of 6 UK consumers expect this year to be a ‘digital Christmas’ without the usual get-togethers of friends and family. COVID-19 restrictions around the country will prevent us from following all of our favourite Christmas traditions such…
ONS figures reveal we’re in for a ‘Digital Christmas’
Whisper it! Santa is going digital this Christmas ONS figures show retail’s fight-back continued in September, with significant online pre-ordering of new games consoles pointing the way to a digital Christmas, says the home delivery specialist ParcelHero. Today’s Office of National Statistics (ONS) retail sales figures for September showed the much-heralded…
Tech Xmas gifts abandoned by older generations
The festive season can be costly at the best of times but matters are made worse when money goes to waste because parents aren’t equipped to use their tech Xmas gifts. Cyber security company Kaspersky has discovered this is more of a reality than people are prepared to admit on Christmas Day. After saying ‘thank…
Over two thirds of Brits now buy Christmas gifts online
Over two thirds of Brits will shop online to find their gifts this Christmas, a new poll reveals today. The new research, commissioned by the Internet Association, shows the huge rise in popularity of the internet for festive shoppers to buy their presents - with 67 per cent of UK adults saying they use online…
Nissan turns LEAF into Christmas Tree
Introducing the Nissan Christmas Tree Talk about pimping your ride. Nissan has taken a LEAF electric car and turned it into a giant mobile Christmas Tree. As you do. OK it's essentially a PR stunt for the festive season and a pretty one at that. But there is a serious…
How to ensure gadgets are safe for children this Christmas
Ghislaine Bombusa, head of digital for Internet Matters, a not for profit organisation set up to improve children’s safety online, shares tips for parents to ensure their children can enjoy their new gadgets safely. Children across the country will unwrap a vast range of electronic gifts this Christmas – raising safety concerns for parents. Smartphones,…
