Asos has reported a 47% increase in sales for the six months to 30 September and says it will add two new delivery options.

The toy manufacturer is revamping its international
ecommerce operations and will use ATG’s Commerce platform to deliver a
personalised online shopping experience.

Online sales have increased 30% in the last three months,
M&S has reported, whilst overall group sales are down 0.5% on a
like-for-like basis.

48% of shoppers are buying gifts in September, in order to
spread the cost of Christmas, and a third of shoppers are planning to
spend less than last year, says Asda as it adds a dedicated Christmas
gift shop.

The UK market for email marketing platforms and services will
grow by an estimated 15% in 2009 to £292 million, according to new
research from Econsultancy.