In the fortnight since we last updated our table of the Top UK Brands on Facebook, based on the ChannelAdvisor Facebook Commerce Index, two UK brands have launched Facebook stores. Topman and JD Sports now have storefronts on Facebook and both are powered by FCommerce provider Zibaba. Whilst they form welcome entries to our table, it [...]

Hot on the heels of last week’s Social Theater app launch by Universal Studios, announced with great fanfare through the Big Lebowski debut on Facebook, BBC Worldwide, the US arm of the BBC have launched a Top Gear Facebook app. Top Gear is the world’s most popular motoring show and its multiple Facebook pages boast [...]

UK retailer Debenhams is offering Facebook Credits to Facebook fans to reward engagement, Marketing Week reports. This well respected department store group has pioneered a number of innovative customer engagement campaigns in the last year, launching mobile apps for iPhones, Android and Nokia phones and working with Facebook to launch Deals in the UK. Earlier [...]

Welcome to this week’s edition of our social commerce news round-up, put together to keep you updated on the fast moving world of Facebook commerce. This week has seen a number of significant developments including UK retailers Tesco and ASOS catching up on Facebook powerhouse Topshop and Universal Studios using cult classic The Big Lebowski [...]

John Smith is the MD of Morgan Abby Ltd.  The company specialises in social media software tools and counts Bupa, LG Mobile and Manchester City FC as just some of their customers. You can follow follow him on Twitter (@Fcommerce_UK) or connect on LinkedIn.  This interview is part of our Facebook Commerce Vendor Spotlight series. [...]

#1: Offer exclusivity The most followed Facebook pages invite fans to ‘Like’ the retailer to access exclusive content. Think of this as an update on the beloved customer loyalty card. The best retail brands provide exclusive content to their Facebook fans. #2: Encourage fan uploads Savvy retailers offer fans incentives to share photos showing how [...]

Silicon Alley Insider reports Facebook is eyeing opportunities in social commerce and social media sharing as their next big revenue streams. In an interview with the US stock business portal, Facebook games director Sean Ryan recently shared that following Facebook’s success with gaming, social commerce is the next frontier. Social games have been supported on [...]

Welcome to this week’s edition of our social commerce news round-up, put together to keep you updated on the fast moving world of Facebook commerce. This week Virgin America ran its second Flash Sale which raised funds for charity and boosted social commerce for the airline. What’s New This Week Virgin America Celebrates Flash Sales Success [...]

We’re thrilled to launch our list of Top UK Brands on Facebook which includes links to their Faceboook stores where applicable. Based on the ChannelAdvisor Facebook Commerce Index, this list will grow to include all brands in the UK’s virtual high street on Facebook. Check out the full list. We were pleasantly surprised to discover that [...]

Jamie Akhtar is a succcessful business consultant that transforms under performing organisations into thriving businesses. A respected internet marketer, he blogs at jamieakhtar.com.  You can follow follow him on Twitter (@JamieAkhtar)  or connect on LinkedIn. This guest post is part of our FCommerce Tips series.   Social commerce has gathered a lot of attention recently.  Although it’s a [...]