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FEATURED NEWS Top Tips for Entering the UK eCommerce Awards (Without Losing Your Direction) Published – 07.05.2025 Thinking of entering the UK eCommerce Awards? Great decision! These awards celebrate the best in British online retail. But how do you make sure your entry stands out in a crowded field? Whether you’re eyeing Best User Experience, eCommerce Startup of the Year, or the coveted UK eCommerce Website of the Year, here’s your checklist […] Read More
Image: Why more freelancers should enter awards: Anthony is Freelance nominated for four 2026 nominations Why more freelancers should enter awards: Anthony is Freelance nominated for four 2026 nominations I’m Anthony Bliss, a freelance Shopify designer based in Falmouth, Cornwall. I design bespoke Shopify and Shopify Plus stores for direct-to-consumer brands, working directly with clients and alongside agencies. I’ve been independent since August 2023. I’ve been designing for over twenty years. The first ten were in branding, and I moved further into digital over […] Read More
Image: The border your customers never feel The border your customers never feel How Pro Carrier reached the UK eCommerce Awards shortlist Who we are Pro Carrier is a UK cross-border eCommerce commercial carrier. Established in 2019 and built on freight-forwarding heritage stretching back to 2009, we work across freight, eCommerce, returns and retail, bringing the whole delivery journey together into one managed service. We sit at the […] Read More
Image: Cake Agency – 4x 2026 Nominee on What the UK Ecommerce Awards Represent for the Business. Cake Agency – 4x 2026 Nominee on What the UK Ecommerce Awards Represent for the Business. Ten years ago, Cake Agency founder and CEO, Chris Thomas, answered an unexpected phone call. Putting that phone down a few minutes later, he  thought: “This has legs, this can work.” That call was Cake Agency’s first inbound enquiry. A decade later, Cake Agency is a 30-plus-person team based in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter, one of […] Read More
Image: Red Technology named Finalists for B2B eCommerce Website of the Year Red Technology named Finalists for B2B eCommerce Website of the Year Red Technology and OnSite Support have been named finalists in the UK eCommerce Awards 2026 in the category of B2B eCommerce Website of the Year. This recognition celebrates the successful delivery of a powerful procurement-focused ecommerce solution, built on Red Technology’s ecommerce platform, that transforms how B2B organisations manage and control their purchasing processes. Designed specifically for complex B2B buying […] Read More
Image: CX Shortlisted twice at the UK eCommerce Awards 2026 CX Shortlisted twice at the UK eCommerce Awards 2026 Author: AJ Rajeswaran, Founder & CEO, CX Data The email arrived while I was mid-call, walking a client through a cohort retention report. I read it properly about an hour later. Shortlisted at the UK eCommerce Awards 2026, in two categories: Best eCommerce Boutique Agency and Most Innovative Use of AI in eCommerce. Who we […] Read More
Image: Beyond the Follower Count: What Influencer Marketing Actually Owes eCommerce Beyond the Follower Count: What Influencer Marketing Actually Owes eCommerce An interview with Yelyzaveta Rybalchenko, Social Media Lead at Jacob & Co. and judge for the UK eCommerce Awards and UK Social Media Awards. Experience and Work Q: You have spent more than a decade in influencer marketing across Europe and the US. What are you working on now? I lead social media at Jacob […] Read More
Image: The Future of CRO And LLMs The Future of CRO And LLMs Guest Post: Nermin Canik | Lead CRO Strategist Blend Commerce Conversion Rate Optimisation (CRO) is often perceived as a set of design tweaks to improve a website’s user experience. Yet, in reality, it influences and is influenced by every stage of the customer journey: from discovery to conversion, including subscription management and cancellation. Because of […] Read More
Image: Redefining the Shopper’s Journey with Asklo AI Redefining the Shopper’s Journey with Asklo AI Introducing Asklo AI shortlisted at the UK eCommerce Awards 2025 Introduction In today’s competitive eCommerce market, shoppers expect instant answers. They want the right product, clear details, and confidence before they buy. AI assistants are changing this journey, from product discovery to post-purchase support. At Asklo AI, we built our assistant to solve this problem […] Read More
Image: Tile Mountain x Alokai: UK eCommerce Awards Finalists Tile Mountain x Alokai: UK eCommerce Awards Finalists The success story of Alokai and Tile Mountain Group and how they were shortlisted for the UK eCommerce Awards 2025 Tile Mountain Group decided to transform their eCommerce ecosystem with an ambitious goal: to create a seamless, scalable, and future-ready digital experience across four distinct brands.  Today, we’re proud to share that this work, carried […] Read More